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Grist

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By Grist Labs

Grist is a relational spreadsheet platform that combines spreadsheet-style editing with database structure and low-code app building, so teams can organize, analyze, and share structured data in one place.

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What it does
  • Grist is a relational spreadsheet platform that combines spreadsheet-style editing with database structure and low-code app building, so teams can organize, analyze, and share structured data in one place.
More detail
  • Documents support drag-and-drop layouts, charts and pivot tables, forms, Python-powered formulas, an AI assistant, and row- and column-level access rules.
  • It is offered as a fully managed cloud service or self-hosted open-source software.
Best for
  • Teams and organizations that have outgrown Excel or Google Sheets for structured, relational data and need granular access control, custom layouts, forms, and Python formulas without building full custom software.
More detail
  • Also fits security-conscious and regulated buyers who want a managed or self-hosted deployment they control.
Pricing
  • Tiered per-user subscription on Grist's managed servers: Free at $0 (unlimited documents, up to 5,000 records per document, 30-day snapshot history, 100 one-time AI Assistant credits, limited MCP calls from a shared pool)
More detail
  • Pro at $10/user/month monthly or $8/user/month annual (up to 100,000 records
Main limitation
  • Buyers who need very large datasets: Grist generally works best for documents under 100,000 rows, with a record limit around 20MB of data per document depending on cell size.
More detail
  • Also a poor fit for people who want a pure free-form spreadsheet and will not adapt to database concepts such as named columns and separation of data from views.
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About

  • Grist is a relational spreadsheet platform that combines spreadsheet-style editing with database structure and low-code app building, so teams can organize, analyze, and share structured data in one place.
  • Documents support drag-and-drop layouts, charts and pivot tables, forms, Python-powered formulas, an AI assistant, and row- and column-level access rules.
  • It is offered as a fully managed cloud service or self-hosted open-source software.

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OfferingAvailableDetail
Relational data model YesTables with linked records and named columns, positioned as a spreadsheet-database hybrid
Granular access rules YesPermissions down to rows and columns, including limited views shared with third parties; the AI assistant is covered by access rules
AI Assistant YesChat with your data, analyze data and formulas in plain language, and create or modify records and formulas; usage metered by AI Assistant credits per plan
Python formulas YesFormulas support standard Excel functions plus Python syntax and the standard library
Forms and surveys YesWYSIWYG form builder with one-click sharing and real-time analysis of collected data
Dashboards and visualizations YesDrag-and-drop layouts with tables, cards, charts, pivot tables, and custom widgets
APIs and webhooks YesREST API, webhooks, and custom widgets for integration and extension; MCP call limits vary by plan
Automations LimitedListed as a Business-tier feature; not listed on Free or Pro
Self-hosting YesOpen-source grist-core can run on your own infrastructure; a paid activation key may be required beyond qualifying income thresholds
Snapshot history and backups YesAutomatic backups; history retention is 30 days on Free, 3 years on Pro, 5 years on Business

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