Open Source Grist AlternativesSpreadsheet Apps & Database Management Tools like Grist

The best open source alternative to Grist is LibreOffice - Calc. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Grist and 16 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Grist are Proton Sheets, Teable, Baserow and LibreOffice - Base.

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  1. 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.

    67 LibreOffice - Calc alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
     
  2. Proton Sheets icon
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    End-to-end encrypted spreadsheets enabling secure business data management, real-time collaboration with access controls, data analysis with automatic functions and visual tools, integration with cloud storage, and cross-device workspace access for teams.

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    • Online
     
  3. Teable icon
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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.

    71 Teable alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  4. Baserow icon
     69 likes

    Baserow is the secure, open-source platform for building databases, applications, automations, and AI agents — all without code. Trusted by over 150,000 users, Baserow delivers enterprise-grade security with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Type II compliance, plus cloud and self-hosted...

    51 Baserow alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
     
  5. 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...

    77 LibreOffice - Base alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
  6. Directus icon
     33 likes

    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.

    217 Directus alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
     
  7. Undb icon
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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.

    63 Undb alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  8. IronCalc icon
     8 likes

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

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. EtherCalc icon
     48 likes

    EtherCalc is a web spreadsheet. Your data is saved on the web, and people can edit the same document at the same time. Everybody's changes are instantly reflected on all screens. Work together on inventories, survey forms, list management, brainstorming sessions and more!

    63 EtherCalc alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Sandstorm
     
  10. Mathesar icon
     4 likes

    This open-source tool offers a spreadsheet-like interface for managing and collaborating on Postgres data. With Docker installation, it maintains data privacy using native Postgres access control, and supports complex data setups for seamless workflow integration, all without coding.

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  11. Rowy icon
     9 likes

    Manage Firestore data in a spreadsheet-like UI, write Cloud Functions effortlessly in the browser, and connect to your favorite third party platforms such as SendGrid, Twilio, Algolia, Slack and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Firebase
    • Google Cloud Platform
     
  12. KeystoneJS icon
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    The open source framework for developing database-driven websites, applications and APIs in Node.js. Built on Express and MongoDB.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Keystone is CMS and Gtist is a spreadsheet on steroids.

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    • KeystoneJS is Free and Open SourceGrist is Freemium and Open Source
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