Grist

A relational spreadsheet and database platform for organizing data, building custom no-code applications, and collaborating with granular cell-level access rules.

RSVP form with input fields and a submit button alongside a responses table and a bar chart.

About Grist

Grist is a relational spreadsheet and database platform available as a cloud-hosted service or self-hosted open-source software. It combines spreadsheet-style grid layouts with relational database structure, linking records across tables, custom dashboards, cards, and charts. Users can write formulas using Excel-compatible functions and standard Python syntax. Grist provides row- and cell-level access control rules, custom drag-and-drop views, built-in forms and surveys, an AI assistant for querying data, and integration capabilities via REST APIs and webhooks.

What you can do

  • Granular access control rules allowing permissions to be configured down to specific rows and columns.

  • Python and Excel formula support enabling calculations using standard Python syntax and spreadsheet functions.

  • Customizable layouts with drag-and-drop widgets, linked records, and data cards.

  • Integrated form and survey builder with real-time data collection and analysis.

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