Best Free Grist Alternatives
19 alternatives to Grist with a free plan or free tier, ranked by how closely they match. The percentage is a match score, not a popularity score.
Replacing: Grist — Spreadsheets meet databases in Grist, and the result sits somewhere between Excel and a fuInput: text, data · Output: data, apps
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Baserow is an open-source, no-code platform for building databases and applications.
Open-source, no-code database and app builder; free tier, from $10 a month
Input: text, data · Output: data, apps
Free planFrom $10/mo
80%Strong alternative
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Grist for
SpreadsheetsNo-Code Building
Also tagged for
Workflow Automation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Airtable AI adds AI models directly into Airtable's no-code platform so teams can build apps, interfaces and automations by describing what they need.
Adds AI models to Airtable's no-code apps and automations, with team features and an API
Input: text, documents, data · Output: text, data, apps
Free planFrom $20/moAPIMobile appTeams
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Grist for
SpreadsheetsNo-Code Building
Also tagged for
App BuildingWorkflow AutomationAI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Teams looking to centralize their work in a single platform now have access to Coda, a collaborative workspace that merges documents, spreadsheets, and custom applications with built-in AI capabili...
Collaborative workspace mixing docs and tables, with 600+ integrations like Slack and Jira
Input: text, data · Output: text, data
Free planAPITeams
70%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
Project ManagementDocument CreationKnowledge Management
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Sourcetable connects directly to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases
Connects straight to MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB, then charts and analyzes the data
Input: text, data · Output: data
Free planFrom $29/mo
66%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Grist
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How the score adds up
Score set by our editors after reviewing both products; the overlap below is what they weighed.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
ChartsFinanceData Analytics
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Rows is a spreadsheet built around an AI data analyst.
Input: text, documents, data · Output: data
Free planFrom $6/moAPITeams
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Grist
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Grist's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
Data Analytics
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Lido Document Processing extracts structured data from PDFs, invoices, receipts and scanned paperwork and delivers it as clean rows in Excel or Google Sheets.
Input: images, documents · Output: data
Free planFrom $29/moAPI
47%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
Document Extraction
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Working from your phone
Input: text, documents · Output: audio, documents, data, slides, apps
Free planFrom $9.99/mo
46%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
PodcastingWebsite BuildingAI AgentsDocument CreationNote TakingPresentationsResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Got messy documents that need structured data fast
Input: text, images, documents, web pages · Output: data
Free plan
46%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
Document Extraction
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Google Sheets wasn't built for complex data operations
Input: data, code · Output: data
Free planAPI
48%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
SQL Queries
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Softr is a no-code platform for building secure client portals, internal tools, CRMs and dashboards without a developer.
Input: text, data · Output: apps
Free planFrom $19/moAPITeams
48%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
No-Code Building
Also tagged for
App BuildingWorkflow Automation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Google's most capable AI model
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, video, code
Free planFrom $4.99/mo
44%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
SummarizingWritingImage GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationVideo SummariesVoice AssistantsCodingLanguage ModelsAI AgentsPDF WorkPresentations
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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This conversational AI platform runs on the K2
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, documents, code, slides
Free planMobile app
44%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
SummarizingWritingCodingWebsite BuildingLanguage ModelsOpen Source ModelsAI AgentsPDF WorkPresentationsHomework HelpTranslationData Analytics
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AI that works on your documents while you do other things
Input: text, documents, data · Output: documents, data, slides
Free planFrom $17/mo
43%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
AI AgentsPersonal AssistantDocument CreationPresentationsData Analytics
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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TAAFT brings backend infrastructure to Cursor IDE through a visual interface that eliminates the need to code database schemas, authentication systems, or payment logic manually
Input: text · Output: apps
Free planFrom $33/moAPITeams
44%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
No-Code Building
Also tagged for
App BuildingSoftware Development
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Build browser extensions with low-code and AI
Input: data · Output: data
Free planFrom $10/mo
43%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
No-Code Building
Also tagged for
Call Centers
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Your AI assistant for everything
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free planFrom $8/mo
42%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
Essay WritingGrammar CheckingRewritingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingAI AgentsPDF Work
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AI assistant built to be helpful, harmless, and honest
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, documents, data, code, slides
Free planFrom $20/moAPI
42%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
Essay WritingRewritingSummarizingWritingCodingLanguage ModelsAI AgentsDocument CreationPDF WorkPresentationsHomework HelpMath
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Manus is an AI agent that goes beyond answering questions to carry out tasks and automate workflows.
Input: text, images, documents · Output: images, video, documents, slides, apps
Free planFrom $16/moAPIMobile appTeams
41%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity1/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
Image GenerationVideo GenerationMusic GenerationApp BuildingCodingWebsite BuildingAI AgentsPresentationsGraphic DesignData AnalyticsResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Hours vanish into summarizing content
Input: text, audio, video, documents, web pages · Output: text, images, documents, data, slides
Free planFrom $9/mo
41%Limited overlap
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How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Grist's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Capped below the editor-ranked picks above it.
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Grist for
Spreadsheets
Also tagged for
SummarizingVideo SummariesPodcastingText to SpeechTranscriptionMind MappingAI AgentsDocument CreationNote TakingPDF WorkPresentationsFlashcards
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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At a glance: top Grist alternatives
| Tool | Match | Input | Output | Pricing | Free plan | Rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baserow | 80% | text, data | data, apps | From $10/mo | Yes | — | No-Code & Low-Code |
| Airtable AI | 72% | text, documents, data | text, data, apps | From $20/mo | Yes | — | AI App Builder |
| Coda AI | 70% | text, data | text, data | Freemium | Yes | — | AI Documents Generator |
| Sourcetable | 66% | text, data | data | From $29/mo | Yes | — | AI Spreadsheet |
| Rows | 61% | text, documents, data | data | From $6/mo | Yes | — | AI Spreadsheet |
| Lido Document Processing | 47% | images, documents | data | From $29/mo | Yes | — | AI Document Extraction |
Frequently asked
What is the best free Grist alternative?
Baserow (80% match) is the closest free alternative to Grist: Baserow is an open-source, no-code platform for building databases and applications. Airtable AI (72% match) and Coda AI (70% match) come next.
How is the match percentage calculated?
It measures how much of Grist's job a tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings never change the percentage; they only break ties in the order. Lists are recomputed nightly and reviewed by editors for the most-visited tools.
How this list is ranked
The match score measures how much of Grist's job each tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers, and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings do not change the score; they only break ties in the order.
Lists are recomputed nightly from the live catalog and reviewed by our editors for the most-visited tools. Sponsored placements are marked and sit outside the ranking.