Grist
Open-source relational spreadsheet-database with Python formulas, granular permissions and self-hosting
Free planPaid from $8/user/mo annual30-day trial
- Web app
- Self-hosted / On-premise
Grist vs ONLYOFFICE
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
It is a close call
Both apps score similarly — your choice depends on your priorities below.
ONLYOFFICE
Open-source office suite with spreadsheet, document and presentation editors, free desktop apps and a cloud collaboration…
Open sourceFree plan30-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
Feature comparison
| Grist | ONLYOFFICE | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Open source |
| Starting price | $8/user/mo annual | — |
| Free plan | Included | Yes |
| Offers free trial | Yes (30 days) | Yes (30 days) |
| Platforms | Web app, Self-hosted / On-premise | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted / On-premise |
| Integrations | — | Zoom, Jira |
| Best for | Data-conscious teams wanting Airtable-style structure without lock-in Developers and analysts who want Python formulas and an open API Organizations that must self-host for compliance or cost reasons Nonprofits and small organizations qualifying for free self-hosted keys | Teams that want a free, open-source spreadsheet editor for desktop Privacy-conscious organizations that prefer self-hosting their office suite Developers embedding document and spreadsheet editing into their own products Businesses wanting a free DocSpace workspace for real-time co-editing |
| Founded | 2014 | 2009 |
| Company | Grist Labs | Ascensio System SIA |