Grist
8.1#3 in spreadsheet appsFrom $96 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Sourcetable
8.1#2 in ai spreadsheet toolsFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Grist | Sourcetable |
|---|---|---|
| API | Grist provides a REST API for programmatically reading and modifying documents, workspaces, and team sites. | The FAQ describes a REST API using standard HTTP methods and JSON for workbook, query, metadata, user and integration operations. |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2014 | LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2022. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 8 | 29 |
Grist plans
- FreeFree
- Community editionFree
- Grist Community editionFree
- Grist$30 a month
- Pro$96 a year
- Business$288 a year
Sourcetable plans
- RegularFree
- Pro$29 a month
- Max$100 a month
- Extra Credits Max$0.02, paid once
- Extra Credits Pro$0.02, paid once
Pick Grist if…
Grist suits teams that need spreadsheet-style analysis alongside relational data management and fine-grained permissions. Self-hosting and the offline desktop app may suit users who want to run it on their own infrastructure or work without an online account.
Pick Sourcetable if…
Sourcetable may suit people who want spreadsheet analysis, formula generation, table transformations, or workflow automation, including through API access. Its plans are differentiated by monthly credit allowances and listed prices.