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Grist
A spreadsheet-database hybrid with Python formulas, free and open source.
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What is Grist?
Grist combines the flexibility of a spreadsheet with the structure of a database: typed columns, linked tables, custom layouts and Python formulas. The free hosted plan includes unlimited documents with up to 5,000 records each and up to 10 team members; Pro costs $8 per user a month billed yearly. The open-source Community edition (Apache 2.0) is free to self-host.
Pros
- Spreadsheet feel with real database structure
- Python formulas and linked tables
- Open source and self-hostable
Cons
- Free hosted plan caps documents at 5,000 records
- Takes time to learn the database ideas
Who should use Grist
Teams whose spreadsheets have grown into messy databases.
Who may not need it
People doing quick personal budgets or lists.
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