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Grist vs Teable

Grist and Teable are both databases & spreadsheets tools. Grist is aimed at developers and small businesses, while Teable is aimed at developers. Grist costs less, from $10/mo versus $13/mo for Teable. Both have a free plan.

Grist

Relational spreadsheet with Python formulas

Teable

Postgres-backed Airtable alternative

PricingOpen source · $10Open source · $13
Starting price$10/mo$13/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial30 days—
Built forDevelopers, Small businessesDevelopers
Platformswebweb
CountryUS · 2017CN · 2023
Rating——

Choose Grist if

Power users wanting spreadsheet + database.

  • Powerful formulas
  • Fine-grained permissions
  • Open source

Look elsewhere if: Simple lists.

Choose Teable if

Teams outgrowing Airtable row limits.

  • Scales beyond Airtable limits
  • Postgres underneath
  • Open source

Look elsewhere if: Users needing mature ecosystem.

Grist vs Teable pricing

Grist

  • Free$0Hosted; up to 5,000 records per document
  • Pro$10/user/mo$8 billed annually
  • Business$30/user/mo$24 billed annually; min 5 users; 150,000 records/doc
  • EnterpriseCustomCustom SSO, audit log streaming, SLAs
  • Community edition$0Free and open source, self-hosted

Teable

  • Free$01,000 rows per space, 100 automation runs
  • Pro$13/seat/moBilled annually; 250,000 rows per space
  • Business$20/seat/moBilled annually; 1,000,000 rows per space

Grist · Key features

  • Relational tables
  • Python formulas
  • Granular access rules
  • Linked widgets and dashboards
  • Self-hosting
  • API

Cons

  • Learning curve
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • UI less familiar

Teable · Key features

  • Spreadsheet UI on Postgres
  • Millions of rows
  • Real-time collaboration
  • AI features
  • SQL access
  • Self-hosting

Cons

  • Young product
  • Fewer integrations
  • Smaller community

Grist vs Teable: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Grist or Teable?

Grist starts at $10/mo and Teable at $13/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Grist and Teable have a free plan?

Yes, both Grist and Teable have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.

Which is better for small businesses, Grist or Teable?

Grist lists small businesses as a core audience, while Teable is aimed more at developers.

Not sure yet?