grist-core
The premium Open Source alternative to Airtable
🎯 Best for:Teams needing relational data structures with a spreadsheet UI.
What is grist-core?
A relational spreadsheet engine that combines the flexibility of a grid with the power of a database. It features a Python-based formula engine and granular access control for building complex internal business tools.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptLow-Code & Builder
Why grist-core?
- • Native Python formula support
- • Granular permissions engine
- • Automatic API generation
Limitations
- • Steeper learning curve than Excel
- • Mobile experience is limited
- • Requires server management
3/5/2026
Last Update
543
Forks
625
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$2,400
/ year (est. based on Airtable)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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