Table 1.
Key feature differences among LUKB, UK Biobank RAP, and ukbtools.
| Feature | LUKB | UK Biobank RAP | ukbtools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Web tool | Web tool | R package |
| Purpose | Comprehensive data preparation | Commercial data analysis platform | Data preparation for downstream steps |
| Data import | Automatic decryption (.enc, .key, MD5) | Automatically assigned on platform | Manual decryption and conversion |
| Data extraction | Batch field selection with preview | Manual field selection, separate preview | Not available |
| Data Mapping | Automatic with custom mapping support | Only mapped or unmapped data can be access, no partial mapping | Only header mapping |
| Cost | Free | Costs for data storage, extraction, and download | Free |