visidata

The premium Open Source alternative to Microsoft Excel

🎯 Best for:Power users performing rapid data exploration in the terminal.

What is visidata?

A CLI-based tool for exploring, filtering, and transforming large datasets across multiple formats. It utilizes Vim-like keybindings to handle millions of rows without consuming excessive system memory.

Tech Stack
PythonOS & Utilities

Why visidata?

  • Extremely low memory footprint
  • Supports CSV, JSON, and SQLite
  • Extensible via Python plugins

Limitations

  • No graphical charts
  • High learning curve for non-Vim users
  • Limited collaborative features
3/5/2026
Last Update
325
Forks
58
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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Team Size10 Users
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