Miller
Focus: json and data wrangling. Shares csv and command line with qsv. Rated 4.6 (qsv: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.6Visit
Desktop App
qsv
A fast toolkit for cleaning and analysing CSV files.
Rating
4.5 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Advanced
Works on
macOS, Windows, Linux
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What is qsv?
qsv is a data-wrangling toolkit for CSV files. Its README lists many commands, some using an index for speed and some multithreaded, and mentions Linux, Windows and macOS builds. It also links to a page where you can try it online.
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Pros: what qsv does well
- Lots of commands for cleaning and checking CSV files
- Built for speed on large files
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Cons: where it falls short
- Many commands to learn
- Terminal only
Who qsv is for
People who work with big CSV files and want quick answers.
Who can skip it
Anyone who only edits small files in a spreadsheet.
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Focus: data and spreadsheet. Shares csv and command line with qsv. Same 4.5 rating.
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Free alternatives to qsv
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Harlequin
Focus: sql editor, database and terminal. Shares open source and github with qsv. Same 4.5 rating.
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Focus: fuzzy finder and shell. Shares command line and open source with qsv. Adds Offline. Rated 4.8 (qsv: 4.5).
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Focus: search tool and developer tool. Shares command line and open source with qsv. Adds Offline. Rated 4.8 (qsv: 4.5).
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Focus: shell history, terminal and sync. Shares command line and open source with qsv. Rated 4.7 (qsv: 4.5).
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Focus: file viewer and developer tool. Shares command line and open source with qsv. Adds Offline. Rated 4.7 (qsv: 4.5).
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