Data Pipelines

Data Read

Effortlessly read Stata, SAS, and SPSS files with Data Read.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 7, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Data Read is a powerful tool for reading data from various statistical file formats including Stata, SAS, and SPSS. It simplifies the process of importing these specific types of datasets into your projects, ensuring seamless integration and analysis.

Data Read stands out as a specialized library for reading specific statistical file formats, offering efficient and reliable integration into Julia-based projects.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Researchers needing to import Stata, SAS, or SPSS files into Julia projects for analysis.

  • Data scientists working with mixed datasets from different statistical software environments.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects requiring real-time data streaming capabilities.

  • Teams that do not use the Julia programming language.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited language support

    Data Read is primarily built for Julia, limiting its utility for teams using other languages.

  2. 02

    Narrow scope of file format support

    Supports only Stata, SAS, and SPSS files, which may not be sufficient for projects requiring broader data source compatibility.

  3. 03

    Documentation could be more comprehensive

    Current documentation lacks detailed examples and troubleshooting guides, making it harder to resolve issues without community support.

What it does well

  • Support for reading Stata, SAS, and SPSS files.

  • Seamless integration into Julia projects.

  • Efficient data handling and processing.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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