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Grist pricing, use cases, and first steps

Grist combines a spreadsheet’s flexibility with a database’s structure: typed columns, linked tables, Python formulas, forms, and custom views. It’s available online or to self-host. An AI assistant helps write formulas.

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Grist has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Pro, $8 per user per month. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.

GristAn open-source spreadsheet that works like a database
Vendor
Grist Labs
Free plan
Yes
Recommended plan
Pro, $8 per user per month
In the European Union
Partly available
Page checked on
October 21, 2026

What Grist does

Who it’s for: Teams managing structured data in spreadsheets.

Linked tables

Relations between tables, like a database.

Python formulas

Powerful, readable formulas.

AI assistant

Helps write formulas.

Also

  • Snapshot history

Grist pricing

The page states 20% savings yearly.

PlanPriceWho it’s for
Pro Recommended to start$8 per user per monthSmall organizations
Business$24 per user per monthLarger teams, 5 users minimum
EnterpriseCustom pricingLarge organizations

What the free plan includes

Free: unlimited documents, 5,000 records per document, 30 days of history.

Nova’s advice

Pro is enough for a small team.

A first try, in 30 minutes

Your data. Grist can be hosted on your own servers.

What it does less well

  • Python formulas can confuse Excel users.
  • Records limited per document.
Turn a spreadsheet into a databaseGrist
  1. Import your Excel file.
  2. Split customers and orders.
  3. Link the two tables.
  4. Add a summary per customer.

Alternatives to Grist

Airtable

Widely used no-code database.

Baserow

Open-source no-code database.

In the same family: spreadsheets and data

Frequently asked questions about Grist

How much does Grist cost?

Pro: $8 per user per month; Business: $24 per user per month; Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.

Can you use Grist for free?

Yes. Free: unlimited documents, 5,000 records per document, 30 days of history.

What happens to my data with Grist?

Grist can be hosted on your own servers.

What are the alternatives to Grist?

Airtable: Widely used no-code database. Baserow: Open-source no-code database.

Official pages consulted

Page checked on October 21, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.