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Spreadsheet by Univer vs Grist

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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SP Spreadsheet by Univer Embeddable open-source spreadsheet engine VS GR Grist Spreadsheet meets database for structured data
FeatureSpreadsheet by UniverGrist
CategoryOffice SuitesOffice Suites
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 22,008★ 11,431
First released20122021
ReplacesGoogle Sheets, Excel OnlineAirtable, Google Sheets

Why pick each one

Choose Spreadsheet by Univer if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 22k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
Spreadsheet by Univer details

Choose Grist if…

  • Powerful data modeling
  • Self-hostable core is full-featured
Grist details

Frequently asked questions

Is Spreadsheet by Univer or Grist better?

Neither is universally better. Spreadsheet by Univer has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Spreadsheet by Univer and Grist free and open-source?

Yes. Spreadsheet by Univer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Grist under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Spreadsheet by Univer and Grist with Docker?

Spreadsheet by Univer: yes. Grist: yes.

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