Grist
Grist is an open-source, collaborative spreadsheet software designed to transform chaotic data into structured, relational applications.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The collaborative spreadsheet that minds its business, building relational data apps with open-source control.
Who should look elsewhere
May have a learning curve for users unfamiliar with relational databases
Pros
- +Open-source and self-hostable for full data ownership and control
- +Combines spreadsheet familiarity with database power
- +Highly customizable with Python in formulas and custom widgets
- +Granular access control enhances security and collaboration
- +AI assistant streamlines data analysis and formula creation
Cons
- −May have a learning curve for users unfamiliar with relational databases
- −Building complex custom solutions might require some technical understanding
Key features
- ✓AI Assistant for data analysis and formula generation
- ✓Forms & Surveys for data collection
- ✓Flexible Layout with drag-and-drop widgets
- ✓Access Rules for granular data permissions
- ✓Visualizations including charts and pivot tables
- ✓Formulas with Excel functions and Python power
- ✓Automatic backups and snapshot history
- ✓APIs and integrations
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Unlimited number of documents; Up to 5,000 records per document; Snapshot history goes back 30 days |
| Pro | $10 | month | Everything in Free, plus:; Up to 100,000 records per document; Snapshot history goes back 3 years |
| Business | $30 | month | Everything in Pro, plus:; Up to 150,000 records per document; Snapshot history goes back 5 years |
| Enterprise | — | month | Everything in Business, plus:; Dedicated server; Choose preferred geographical region |
| Community edition (Grist Core) | $0 | month | Free and open-source, hosted on your own server; GitHub Community support; AI Formula Assistant (Legacy) |
| Enterprise Lite | $30 | month | Advanced features at a lower cost without support; Admin controls; AI Assistant |
| Enterprise (Self-hosted) | — | month | Access to Grist engineering, product support, professional services, SLAs, and custom Grist training; Everything in Lite, plus:; Pre-release security updates |
Integrations
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