Grist — open-source Analytics BI

Updated 2026-09-03 · tool · Analytics BI · rev 1 · structured JSON

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• Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
• Self-hostable: yes
• Pricing model: freemium
• Best for: Users who want a spreadsheet-database hybrid for portable, self-contained data management (Community edition is self-hostable; Grist Labs offers paid hosting/full edition).
• Last verified: 2026-09-04

Is Grist open source?

Yes, Grist is open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

How much does Grist cost?

Grist has a free tier plus paid plans. The open-source version can be self-hosted with no license cost; you pay only for your own infrastructure.

Can I self-host Grist?

Yes, Grist can be self-hosted (the source is available under the Apache-2.0 license).

• Source: github · github.com/gristlabs
• Repository: https://github.com/gristlabs/grist-core

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