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 Rows
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.
Rows
AI-first spreadsheet with live data integrations and a plain-language AI Analyst.
Free planPaid from $6/user/mo annual
- Web app
Feature comparison
| Grist | Rows | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Free+Paid |
| Starting price | $8/user/mo annual | $6/user/mo annual |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | Yes (30 days) | No |
| Platforms | Web app, Self-hosted / On-premise | Web app |
| Integrations | — | Notion |
| 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 | Marketing and ops teams pulling data from many tools into one spreadsheet Analysts who want AI-assisted exploration without SQL or BI dashboards Teams wanting a free modern spreadsheet with generous guest access Developers needing a spreadsheet API for custom workflows |
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
| Company | Grist Labs | Rows (part of Superhuman) |