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# OpenRefine

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> OpenRefine is an on-premise data cleaning and quality maintenance tool that serves small, midsized and large enterprises. Formerly known as "Google Refine," the product was renamed to "OpenRefine" in 2012 when it became open source. Primary features include data import, data cleaning, dataset linking, entity extraction and data documentation.


OpenRefine allows users to clean inconsistent and messy data. Users can explore large datasets and normalize data by using grouping features. Users can also undo any actions performed in case of mistakes. OpenRefine allows users to select multiple rows by applying filters and facets, and apply commands on all related rows at once.


OpenRefine can connect databases to different web services such as OpenStreetMap and other geolocation services. It is an open-source software. Support is available online via FAQs, documentation, use case examples and tutorials.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Features**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 50% | (5/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: OpenRefine

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Support Options

- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Data Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4230/data-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Data Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4230/data-management/software)
- [Manufacturing BI Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3828/manufacturing/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Google Cloud](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/172144/google-cloud-platform) — 4.7/5 (2262 reviews)
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3. [Airtable](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/205546/airtable) — 4.6/5 (2222 reviews)
4. [Domo](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/5822/domo) — 4.3/5 (329 reviews)
5. [Zoho Analytics](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/393551/zoho-analytics) — 4.4/5 (360 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Good for ad-hoc projects, not necessarily for long-term organization" — 4.0/5

> **Patrick** | *24 February 2018* | Management Consulting | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
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> **Pros**: Allows working with substantial amount of data
Powerful yet relatively simple
Scripting allows to re-apply past actions
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> **Cons**: Doesn't seem to be actively supported/maintained
Old interface makes it unintuitive to deal with files
No real automation features

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/41043/openrefine)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/bi/openrefine-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/41043/openrefine> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/41043/openrefine> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/41043/openrefine> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/41043/openrefine> |

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