Grist

Grist is a platform that transforms spreadsheets into secure, customizable applications, solving the problem of spreadsheet sprawl and data management for regulated industries. It targets operations, data, and IT teams in mid-market and enterprise organizations, as well as government and public sector entities. The platform is positioned as an open-source, self-hostable alternative to tools like Airtable, offering granular access control and flexible data layouts.

Key features

• AI assistant for data analysis
• Forms and surveys builder
• Drag-and-drop custom layouts
• Granular row and column permissions
• Pivot tables and charts
• REST API and webhooks
• Custom widgets
• 12 language UI support