Best data cleaning and preparation tools
Apps for cleaning, reshaping, joining and enriching messy datasets before analysis, from free desktop tools like OpenRefine to visual workflow platforms like Alteryx and KNIME.
2 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All data cleaning and preparation tools
- Alternatives to OpenRefine
Free, open source desktop tool for cleaning, transforming and reconciling messy tabular data.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Alteryx Designer
Commercial drag-and-drop desktop app for preparing, blending and analysing business data.
PaidWindows, Web
Our picks by need
Best for most people
OpenRefineBest for a free option
OpenRefineBest for open source
OpenRefineBest for Mac
OpenRefineBest for Windows
Alteryx DesignerBest for Linux
OpenRefineCommon questions
What are the best data cleaning and preparation tools?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading data cleaning and preparation tools right now are OpenRefine and Alteryx Designer.
Are there free data cleaning and preparation tools?
Yes. OpenRefine (open source) has a free option, out of 1 free or freemium apps we track.
Which data cleaning and preparation tools are open source?
OpenRefine.