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Open Data Editor vs OpenRefine

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Open Data Editor

6.0
Developer Tools

No-code application to explore, validate and publish data in a simple way

OpenRefine

8.0
Developer Tools

Tool for working with messy data (previously Google Refine)

Metric Open Data Editor OpenRefine
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 52
90-day Installs 8 183
365-day Installs 53 836
Version 1.7.1 3.10.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 300 11.8K
GitHub Forks 40 2.1K
Open Issues 84 693
License MIT BSD-3-Clause
Language Python Java
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jul 10, 2025 Jun 19, 2017

Reviews

Open Data Editor

Open Data Editor (ODE) is a no-code application designed to explore, validate, and publish tabular data easily. It's particularly useful for data analysts, researchers, and anyone working with structured data who prefers a user-friendly interface over coding. Built on the Frictionless Framework, it offers a reliable and open-source solution for data handling.

The app allows users to explore, validate, and publish tabular data without the need for coding.

Pros

  • + No-code interface makes it accessible to non-developers
  • + Open-source and free, accessible to a wide audience
  • + Built on the reliable Frictionless Framework

Cons

  • - Low installation numbers indicate limited adoption
  • - No auto-update feature

OpenRefine

OpenRefine is a powerful tool for cleaning, transforming, and analyzing messy datasets. It's open-source, allowing customization and transparency, making it essential for data analysts and researchers.

OpenRefine helps clean, transform, and analyze messy datasets.

Pros

  • + Open-source with strong community support
  • + Powerful data cleaning and transformation capabilities
  • + Free and customizable

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates
  • - User interface is somewhat dated