HelloCSV - A free FlatFile alternative
A modern, frontend only, open source, CSV importer
# Developer ToolsWhat is HelloCSV - A free FlatFile alternative?
HelloCSV is a Flatfile alternative, except it's frontend only, open source, and free to use. Drop a beautiful CSV importer into any app in seconds (even if it doesn't use React). An intuitive four step flow: map columns, transform data, validate & preview.
Problem
Users need to integrate CSV importers into their applications but face backend dependency, high costs, and lack of customization with traditional solutions like Flatfile.
Solution
HelloCSV is a frontend-only, open-source CSV importer tool that allows users to embed a customizable CSV importer into any app within seconds, supporting column mapping, data transformation, validation, and preview.
Customers
Frontend developers, product managers at startups/SMBs, and teams needing lightweight data import solutions without backend integration.
Unique Features
Frontend-only implementation (no backend required), open-source code for full customization, and a free-to-use model compared to paid alternatives.
User Comments
Simplifies CSV imports for non-React apps
Saves development time with pre-built components
Cost-effective alternative to Flatfile
Easy to customize and deploy
Intuitive user flow for data mapping
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes (as of July 2024), open-source GitHub repository with 1.2k+ stars, used by early-stage startups and developers globally (exact revenue/user metrics undisclosed).
Market Size
The global data integration market is valued at $12.3 billion in 2024 (MarketsandMarkets), driven by demand for lightweight data processing tools in SaaS applications.
