About Grist
Grist is a spreadsheet that works like a relational database, so you can link tables and build small business apps without writing code. It is available as a hosted service and as software you can run on your own servers.
What it does
You organise data in tables that look like spreadsheets, then connect them with reference columns. Access rules decide which people see which cells, and forms, automations and custom widgets help turn the data into working tools. Teams use it for project tracking, KPI tracking and production records that have outgrown a plain spreadsheet.
Key features
- Linked tables with reference columns
- Cell-level access rules per user
- Forms and automations
- Custom widgets and an API
- Self-hosting option
Who it's for
Operations teams, analysts and small organisations that have outgrown spreadsheets but do not want a full software project. Developers can extend it through the API and webhooks.
Pricing and good to know
The core code is open source under the Apache-2.0 licence, and a free trial is offered for the hosted version. Larger organisations can contact sales about other plans. Self-hosting needs someone who is comfortable running and maintaining a server.
Highlights
- Linked tables with reference columns
- Cell-level access rules per user
- Forms and automations
- Custom widgets and an API
- Self-hosting option
