A fast DataFrame query engine written in Rust, with Python, Node.js, R, Rust and SQL bindings.
40.3K+24 this week3.2KRustMITUpdated 23 hours ago
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Best open-source alternatives to pandas (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to pandas? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| pola-rs/polars | ★ 40.3K | MIT | 23 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to pandas?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to pandas on Repolode are polars.
- Which pandas alternative should I choose?
- polars has the most GitHub stars and is released under MIT. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.
How this list is made: AI reads each project's documentation to match it with products it can replace, every project passes our quality screening, and the list is ranked by GitHub stars. Stars updated Nov 5, 2026. How Repolode works