# Tools for Data Journalism: From Raw Data to Published Story (2026)

> The best free and open-source tools for data journalism. Covers the full pipeline: acquire, clean, analyze, visualize, and publish. OpenRefine, QGIS, Datawrapper, Tableau Public, and more.

**Source:** https://fieldwork.news/guides/tools-for-data-journalism
**Published:** 2026-04-03
**Last updated:** 2026-04-03
**Author:** Mike Schneider (Resonator)

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