Excel vs Grist

Is Grist a good alternative to Excel? Here’s what you need to know.

Grist

Free

Open-source modern spreadsheet with Python formulas.

Grist combines the familiarity of spreadsheets with the power of a database. Python formulas, relational data, custom layouts, and access rules. Self-host or use the free cloud tier. Open-source.

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Why switch from Excel?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

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