Solve spreadsheet problems

No more spreadsheet bloat, Excel file consolidation or sprawling Google Sheets dashboards.

Beyond the grid

Too many data workflows depend on spreadsheet version control – on ever-growing shared folders, or even over email.

Grist is built to solve these problems.

Org chart showing databases, Excel files and Google Sheets documents.

Problem: Consolidating data

database

Grist is a database

Smart data storage. A .grist document is an SQL file.
No duplication. A single source of data accessible by everyone.
REST API. Integrate and extend your workflow.

Problem: Collaborating

groups

Grist is built for cross-functional teams

Spreadsheet UI. Get users on-board with a familiar interface.
Access rules. Control visibility down to the cell.
Real time updates. Work together live in a browser.

Problem: Analyzing data

dashboard

Grist has no-code dashboards

Custom layouts. Drag-and-drop widgets.
Visualizations. Charts, cards, Markdown, HTML and more.
DIY views. Create your own custom widgets.

More tools…

Survey & form builder

Detailed documentation

AI spreadsheet assistant

Pre-built templates

Python support

SQL endpoint

Multi-language UI

Webhooks

Automated backups

Conditional formatting

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Try Grist now with a free Team plan.

Why Grist?

Save time

Grist’s unique design combines the best parts of a spreadsheet, a database, and a no-code app-builder.

Use one tool on one data source and reduce your overhead.

Animation showing Grist access rules.

Work together

Collaborate with confidence using a sophisticated system of granular data permissions.

Easy onboarding with a familiar spreadsheet interface and no-code dashboard building mean that everyone can contribute.

Grist GitHub repo screenshot.

Own your data

Grist’s open-source commitment and emphasis on data portability means that your data is always yours.

Try it now!

See how Grist can help your team make the most of its data.