Grist
Apache-2.0 relational spreadsheet you can self-host
Databases / Data · Apache-2.0 · 12k
Reviewed 2026-10-18 · last push 2026-10-18 · repo checked 2026-10-19
What's Good
Apache-2.0 (gristlabs/grist-core), release v1.7.21 (2026-10-09). grist-core is the self-hostable Community server; grist-desktop runs locally and grist-static renders sheets in the browser without a backend. Access rules down to row and column level, widgets for charts and forms, a REST API, and Python formulas. French government teams (ANCT, DINUM) contribute to the code. ★~12k.
The Catch
Grist Labs sells an edition with extra features and runs free and paid hosted plans; check that the features you need are in Community. Python formulas run in a sandbox that needs extra setup for safe multi-user self-hosting. Large datasets are not its strength.
Verdict
The open Airtable alternative with a real formula language — ideal for internal tools.
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