Grist

Free self-hosted with all features. Cloud free plan with generous limits for teams.

About Grist

Grist combines the familiarity of spreadsheets with the structure of databases. It supports full Python syntax in formulas, drag-and-drop custom layouts, and interactive dashboards where you can edit data directly. Unlike Smartsheet's read-only dashboards, Grist layouts are fully interactive. Self-host for free or use the generous cloud free tier.

Highlights

• ✓ Python formulas with full standard library support
• ✓ Interactive dashboards that allow direct data editing
• ✓ Custom layouts with drag-and-drop widget placement

Limitations

• ✗ Smaller user community than Airtable or Baserow
• ✗ Fewer third-party integrations and automations
• ✗ Learning curve for Python formula syntax

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