Comparing ontology development tools based on an online survey

Abstract

Finding an appropriate tool to develop ontology is the first step towards ontology development. A lot of ontology development tools are available in the market, however, some are free and some are commercial. Which tools are mostly used by users? Are there any drawbacks using the tools? And if any, then what? The answers of these questions are highlighted in this paper. These topics are investigated and discussed based on the findings of an online survey concerned with current process of ontology development, the users of the tools, and their domain of working.