Grist AlternativesSpreadsheet Apps & Database Management Tools like Grist

Grist is described as 'Transform data with an open-source interface using relational databases and Python engines. Collaborate in real-time with custom permissions for security' and is a Spreadsheet app in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Grist for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Windows, SaaS and Mac apps. The best Grist alternative is LibreOffice - Calc, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Grist are Microsoft Excel, Teable, Google Sheets and Airtable.

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  1. LibreOffice - Calc icon

    LibreOffice - Calc

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    LibreOffice Calc is the spreadsheet program you've always needed. A fork of OpenOffice.org Calc, professional data miners and number crunchers will appreciate its comprehensive range of advanced functions.

    63 LibreOffice - Calc alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
    LibreOffice - Calc screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Data export/import
    2.  Graph editing
    3.  Import CSV Data
    4.  Export to Google Spreadsheets
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Password safe
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Dark Mode

    LibreOffice - Calc VS Grist

     

    • LibreOffice - Calc is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Grist.

    • LibreOffice - Calc is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Grist.

    • LibreOffice - Calc is Free and Open SourceGrist is Freemium and Open Source
    • LibreOffice - Calc is Privacy focused and LightweightGrist is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft Excel icon

    Microsoft Excel

     527 likes
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    Comprehensive spreadsheet tool offering advanced data management with features like pivot tables, data visualization, and customizable charts for professional use in creating detailed reports and analyses.

    113 Microsoft Excel alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    Microsoft Excel Features

    1.  Graphs
    2.  Charts
    3.  Data deduplication
    4.  Pivot tables
    5.  Import CSV Data
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  Export to CSV

    Microsoft Excel VS Grist

     

    • Microsoft Excel is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Grist.

    • Microsoft Excel is the most popular commercial alternative to Grist.

    • Microsoft Excel is Paid and ProprietaryGrist is Freemium and Open Source
  4. Teable icon

    Teable

     43 likes
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    Teable is a Super fast, Real-time, Professional, Developer friendly, No-code database built on Postgres. It uses a simple, spreadsheet-like interface to create complex enterprise-level database applications.

    60 Teable alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Teable screenshot 1

    Top Teable Features

    1.  Relational Database
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL-compatible
    5.  Data visualization
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Sorting
    8.  Grid layout
    9.  Search and Replace
    10.  Copy & paste actions
    11.  Charts

    Teable VS Grist

     

    • Teable is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Grist.

    • Teable is Free and Open SourceGrist is Freemium and Open Source
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    Zoho Sheet

    Experience collaborative spreadsheets featuring real-time editing, AI-assisted analysis with over 350 functions, data automation tools, and seamless integration with over 1,000 apps. Enhanced security settings, a robust audit tra...

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  6. Google Sheets icon

    Google Sheets

     266 likes
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    Google Sheets, part of Google Drive , is an online spreadsheet app that lets you create and format spreadsheets and simultaneously work with other people. Here's what you can do with Google Sheets:

    106 Google Sheets alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Google Sheets screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Online Editing
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Export to CSV
    7. Microsoft Excel icon  Export to Excel
    8.  Online collaboration
    9.  Google Login
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Import CSV Data

    Google Sheets VS Grist

     
  7. Airtable icon

    Airtable

     145 likes
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    Powerful tool merging database and project management. Offers intuitive interface with grids, calendars, Kanban, templates, and real-time collaboration. Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce; automates tasks; adapts for diverse workflows.

    41 Airtable alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Mobile + Desktop example

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Relational Database
    2.  Custom data fields
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Database Management Tool
    5. Google Sheets icon  Import from Google Sheets
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Flexible database
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Gantt-charts
    10. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  WYSIWYG Support

    Airtable VS Grist

     
  8. NocoDB icon

    NocoDB

     73 likes
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    NocoDB is a feature-rich, open source #NoCode platform that turns any database into a smart spreadsheet similar to Airtable.

    116 NocoDB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    NocoDB screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  S3 integration
    8. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    9. Twilio icon  Twilio integration

    NocoDB VS Grist

     
  10. Baserow icon

    Baserow

     61 likes
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    The open platform to create scalable databases and applications—without code. Only Baserow allows you to create it, scale it, and own it.

    47 Baserow alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Calendar view

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Database Management Tool
    2.  API Integration
    3.  Relational Database
    4.  Import CSV Data
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Kanban Board
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Calendar View
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Open API
    12.  Full-Text Search

    Baserow VS Grist

     
  11. LibreOffice - Base icon

    LibreOffice - Base

     130 likes
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    Base is a full-featured desktop database front end, designed to meet the needs of a broad array of users, for all kinds of usages, such as keeping track of collections of objects,maintaining customer information databases,maintaining student grade and curriculum...

    74 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    LibreOffice - Base screenshot 1

    LibreOffice - Base Features

    1.  Test management
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6. PostgreSQL icon  PostgreSQL support

    LibreOffice - Base VS Grist

     
  12. Undb icon

    Undb

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    Undb is a local-first, offline-first no-code platform that empowers you to build and manage your own databases with ease. Start creating your type-safe APIs and manage your data securely. An Airtable alternative.

    57 Undb alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    Undb screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Kanban Board
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Flexible database
    8.  SQLite
    9.  Custom templates
    10.  Custom data fields

    Undb VS Grist

     
  13. IronCalc icon

    IronCalc

     6 likes
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    The democratization of spreadsheets. Empowering everyone with advanced, open-source spreadsheet solutions.

    53 IronCalc alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    IronCalc screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking

    IronCalc VS Grist

     
  14. Microsoft Office Access icon

    Microsoft Office Access

     76 likes
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    Powerful Windows database management system integrating Jet Engine with a user-friendly GUI, enabling custom database solutions, data import, linking, and integration with Microsoft Office for efficient data management tasks.

    85 Microsoft Office Access alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Office Access screenshot 1

    Microsoft Office Access Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Import CSV Data
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Data-management
    6.  Consistent UI
    7.  Web-Database

    Microsoft Office Access VS Grist

     
  15. Directus icon

    Directus

     30 likes
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    Directus, with over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members.

    218 Directus alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    Directus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3. MySQL Community Edition icon  MySQL Support
    4.  REST API
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    7.  Portable
    8.  Import CSV Data
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Real time collaboration
    11.  Autocompletion
    12.  Ad-free

    Directus VS Grist

     
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