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OpenRefine vs SmoothCSV: catalog facts
OpenRefine	SmoothCSV
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download; the site lists no paid tier.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Faceting and clustering to find and fix inconsistent values Reconciliation against external databases and Wikidata	Opens large CSV files quickly Familiar spreadsheet-style grid with multi-cell editing
Not a spreadsheet or database; aimed at batch cleanup Learning curve for facets and transformation expressions	Focused on CSV only, not a full spreadsheet with formulas and charts Maintained by one developer in spare time
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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