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SmoothCSV vs Known

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SmoothCSV compared with Known
DetailSmoothCSV logo SmoothCSVKnown logo Known
What it doesThe ultimate CSV editor and viewer for Mac, Windows, Linux Snap the receipt. Nothing to type.
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree to use. Optional one-time license purchase available for Single User and Team plans. Free plan: no card or account, first 300 items watched daily, recall alerts from CPSC, FDA, USDA, NHTSA, return and warranty reminders, CSV export and daily backup. Plus: $39.99/year or $3.99/month with 14-day free trial, unlimited items, PDF insurance report and AI claim letters. Plus Forever: $59.
Key features
  • Spreadsheet-style grid editing
  • SQL Console for running SELECT queries
  • CSV Compare with side-by-side diff and merge
  • Find and replace with regex support
  • Multi-column sorting and filtering
  • Multi-cell editing and auto-fill
  • Automatic file format detection
  • Excel import and export support
  • Customizable keybindings and themes
  • Command palette for quick feature access
  • Photograph receipts to automatically extract items
  • Return window calculations based on store policy and purchase date
  • Warranty tracking with renewal reminders
  • No account required; optional sign-in link for device sync
  • Vehicle recall tracking via VIN
  • CSV export and daily backup of item list
  • Expiry date estimates with transparency rules
  • PDF insurance reports and AI claim letters
What makes it different
  • Opens a 100MB CSV up to 12× faster than Excel
  • Preserves data integrity without modifying formatting or quoting
  • Cross-platform availability on macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Completely free to use with optional license for additional benefits
  • SQL queries and data comparison tools built-in
  • No account required to start using the app
  • Recall alerts remain free at all pricing tiers
  • Independent company with no ads, brand partnerships or data selling
  • One-time payment option with no subscription renewal
  • Support response within one business day
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)27 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)90
Citation Flow (Majestic)270
Referring domains (Majestic)1330

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