Compare software

Grist vs LibreOffice Base: catalog facts
GristLibreOffice Base
Freemium

Open-source self-hosting is free; the hosted service has a free plan and paid tiers.

Free

Free and open source as part of LibreOffice.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Relational tables in a spreadsheet interface
  • Cell-level access rules
  • Free desktop database app
  • Works with the other LibreOffice applications
  • Relational model takes some learning for plain spreadsheet users
  • Some features depend on the hosted plans
  • Installed as part of the full LibreOffice suite rather than separately
Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.