Grist is a relational spreadsheet-database that empowers you to organize your data, your way. Unlike traditional spreadsheets, Grist offers a modern, open-source platform that goes beyond the grid, providing features like AI Formula Assistant, forms, and custom layouts to streamline your workflow.

Grist's AI Formula Assistant makes the hardest part of working with spreadsheets easy by allowing you to:

• Create formulas using plain language.
• Leverage the power of Python without being an expert.
• Iterate on formulas using retained conversational context.

Grist provides robust data visualization features to help you see what matters at a glance. You can:

• Summarize data into charts or pivot tables to see the big picture.
• Link charts to update dynamically to visualize segments of data.
• Show data in new ways with a gallery of custom widgets, or build your own.

Grist offers a unique system of granular data permissions to ensure data security and access control. You can:

• Control who sees what, down to each row and column.
• Share data in part or in full, and still collaborate in real-time.
• Share limited views of relevant data with third parties.

Grist helps small businesses grow beyond traditional spreadsheets by providing a flexible, no-code database and platform. This allows businesses to:

• Organize workflows and data in a tool that adapts to their specific needs.
• Create custom layouts and dashboards to maximize productivity.
• Utilize ready-to-use templates for various business needs.

Grist offers a variety of support resources to help users succeed, including:

• A Help Center with detailed documentation, tutorials, and videos.
• A Community Forum where users can ask questions, find answers, and share inspiration.
• Direct Support to help you and your team get the most from Grist.

Developers can take advantage of Grist's advanced features, including:

• Super-charged formulas that fully support Python syntax and standard library.
• Extensibility through REST API, webhooks, and custom widgets.
• Unprecedented control with self-managed options for intranet operation or compliance, using SQLite format for portability and backups.

Grist offers a variety of ready-to-use templates to help you get started quickly, including:

• Investment Research: Explore investment data across categories and time using dynamic charts.
• Class Enrollment: Manage class enrollment and student data efficiently.
• Lightweight CRM: Manage customer info and interactions in a user-friendly, spreadsheet-style CRM template.