Grist Pricing 2026

Plans, hidden costs, and cheaper alternatives compared

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7 plans tracked·Updated Jul 2026

Is Grist worth the price?

85/100

Grist offers a generous Free tier with significant functionality, making it highly accessible.

The Pro tier at $10/user/month is competitive for teams needing more capacity, while Business at $30/user/month scales up features for larger organizations. This pricing structure is fair and offers good value, especially for those leveraging its relational database and Python capabilities.

Pricing Plans

Free Trial

Free

Unlimited number of documents
Up to 5,000 records per document
Snapshot history goes back 30 days
100 AI Assistant credits (one time)
2 guests per document
5k API calls/doc/day
1GB/doc attachment storage
Drag-and-drop layouts

Pro

$10 / user / mo

Everything in Free, plus:
Up to 100,000 records per document
Snapshot history goes back 3 years
Starting at 100 AI Assistant credits per month
40k API calls/doc/day
3GB/doc attachment storage

Business

$30 / user / mo

Everything in Pro, plus:
Up to 150,000 records per document
Snapshot history goes back 5 years
Starting at 2,000 AI Assistant credits per month
Priority email support
60k API calls/doc/day
20GB/doc attachment storage

Enterprise

Everything in Business, plus:
Dedicated server
Choose preferred geographical region
Custom SSO
Custom domain
Custom branding
Admin controls
Audit log streaming

Community edition (Grist Core)

Free

Free and open-source, hosted on your own server
GitHub Community support
AI Formula Assistant (Legacy)
Custom SSO
Custom domain
Custom branding

Enterprise Lite

$30 / user / mo

Advanced features at a lower cost without support
Admin controls
AI Assistant
Audit log streaming
Multiple team sites
Comments
Email notifications

Enterprise (Self-hosted)

Access to Grist engineering, product support, professional services, SLAs, and custom Grist training
Everything in Lite, plus:
Pre-release security updates
Priority email support
Grist Training Workshop
Grist Solutions

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Hidden Costs & Gotchas

AI Assistant credits are limited per tier.

Higher record limits require Pro/Business tiers.

Self-hosted Enterprise requires custom quotes.

Priority support only in Business/Enterprise.

Which Plan Do You Need?

Individuals and small teams starting out

Users needing relational data apps

Organizations prioritizing open-source control

How Grist Compares to Competitors

Compared to Airtable, Grist's Free tier is more generous with unlimited documents and 5,000 records, whereas Airtable's free plan is more restrictive. Grist's Pro tier at $10/user/month is comparable to Airtable's Team plan at $20/user/month, offering similar or better record limits and unique Python integration at a lower cost.

Grist Pricing FAQ

How much does Grist cost?

Grist starts at $10/month on the Pro plan. It offers 3 paid tiers ranging from $10/month up to $30/month. A free plan is also available with limited features.

Does Grist have a free plan?

Yes. Grist offers a free plan called "Free". It includes: Unlimited number of documents, Up to 5,000 records per document, Snapshot history goes back 30 days.

Does Grist offer a free trial?

Yes, Grist offers a free trial. No credit card is typically required to start the trial, though this may vary.

What is the cheapest Grist paid plan?

The cheapest paid plan for Grist is "Pro" at $10/month. Key features include: Everything in Free, plus:, Up to 100,000 records per document, Snapshot history goes back 3 years.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Grist?

Yes. Popular alternatives to Grist include Airtable, Notion, Coda, Smartsheet. Free alternatives include Airtable, Notion, Coda. Compare them side-by-side on Toolradar.