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Compare Grist alternatives and competitors

Here’s how we think Grist stacks up to the competition.

Grist is the evolution of spreadsheets

A bold claim. But no other tool combines the best parts of spreadsheets, databases, and app builders to make the most of your data.

Why SMBs and technical users choose Grist

Grist vs. Excel & Google Sheets

The power of spreadsheets

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The tried and tested UI you know and love.

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Relational from the ground up – adding the best of database design to the common spreadsheet.

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Basic formulas boosted by full Python support and an AI spreadsheet assistant.

Grist vs. Airtable & Notion

The flexibility of apps

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Drag-and-drop dashboards with charts, cards, and other views.

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Dozens of templates, ready for data.

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Granular access rules & permissions, right down to the cell.

Screenshots of Grist, NocoDB and Baserow GitHub repos.
Grist vs. Baserow & NocoDB

The transparency of open source

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You own your data – no lock-in.

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Fully self-hostable, with the option to run completely locally.

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Active community of contributors.

So… is it a spreadsheet, or an app Builder?

It’s Grist

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The best of spreadsheets and databases.

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Generous free plan with team support from the start.

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Tons of resources: webinars, documentation, templates… you name it.

Looking to the future

Grist continues to add new features, pulling the best from spreadsheets, databases, and modern app builders.

Venn diagram showing Grist at the center of Spreadsheet, App Builder and Database.