TextQuery

Query CSV and text files with SQL

About TextQuery

TextQuery is a desktop app that lets you run SQL queries directly against CSV, TSV, JSON and other text files, then filter, join and export the results. It is aimed at analysts who want SQL power over ad-hoc files without importing them into a database first.

TextQuery website preview

Live preview of textquery.app via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

TextQuery: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
Covers sql, csv, desktop, analytics — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1115 tools in the Data & Analytics category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

TextQuery pricing

Pricing model	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Free access	Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	textquery.app

TextQuery key facts

Category: Data & Analytics
Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas: sql, csv, desktop, analytics
Official site: textquery.app

TextQuery FAQ

How much does TextQuery cost?

Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (textquery.app).

What is TextQuery used for?

Query CSV and text files with SQL Its focus areas in the Data & Analytics category: sql, csv, desktop, analytics.

Where can I try TextQuery?

On its official site, textquery.app — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

TextQuery vs alternatives

	TextQuery	Apache Doris	Arcwise	Coginiti
Pricing	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.
Focus areas	sql, csv, desktop, analytics	data warehouse, analytics, real time, sql	spreadsheets, analytics, sql	semantic layer, sql, governance, analytics
Official site	textquery.app	doris.apache.org	arcwise.app	coginiti.co
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Data & Analytics category

Analytics and BI platforms that turn raw data into clear insights. The Data & Analytics category on Tools Hub currently lists 1115 tools. Alongside TextQuery, it includes SeekWell, Stagraph, OrcaSheets, neatcsv.

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Alternatives to TextQuery

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More in Data & Analytics

Comparing tools in the Data & Analytics category? These related listings are worth a look: SeekWell — Write SQL in Google Sheets and schedule refreshes; Stagraph — Visual data tool for tidyverse-style analysis; OrcaSheets — AI-assisted spreadsheet for data cleaning.