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Grist

by Grist Labs · New York, United States · Since 2016

Open-source relational spreadsheet.

Office suites & productivityFree planOpen source
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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Grist?

Grist is office suites & productivity from Grist Labs, based in New York, United States and has been building software since 2016. Open-source relational spreadsheet.

Office suites bundle documents, spreadsheets, presentations, email, calendar and storage. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 dominate business use; Zoho Workplace competes on price, and free desktop suites remain popular for individuals.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +10 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Grist features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Grist adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Documents, spreadsheets and presentations
  • Business email with custom domain
  • Calendar and scheduling
  • Cloud storage and sharing
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Video meetings and chat
  • Admin console and security
  • Mobile apps
  • Free plan to start without a card
  • Open-source code you can self-host

Grist pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Grist charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on getgrist.com.

Specifications

Category
Office suites & productivity
Vendor
Grist Labs
Headquarters
New York, United States
Founded
2016
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Grist — frequently asked questions

What is Grist?+

Grist is office suites & productivity by Grist Labs. Open-source relational spreadsheet.

How much does Grist cost?+

Grist has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Grist offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Grist offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Grist made in India?+

No. Grist is developed by Grist Labs in New York, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Grist best suited for?+

Grist suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for office suites & productivity.

What are the best alternatives to Grist?+

Popular alternatives in office suites & productivity include Zoho Sheet, Zoho Workplace, Zoho Show. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Grist deployed?+

Grist is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Grist Labs

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Grist Labs · New York, United States · Founded 2016 · 1 product in our catalogue

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