Formie Forms 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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Formie Forms
Self-hosted form builder and data collection
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Grist
Spreadsheet meets database for structured data
| Feature | Formie Forms | Grist |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,739 | ★ 11,431 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Typeform, Google Forms, SurveyMonkey | Airtable, Google Sheets |
Why pick each one
Choose Formie Forms if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 12.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Formie Forms or Grist better?
Neither is universally better. Formie Forms has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Formie Forms and Grist free and open-source?
Yes. Formie Forms is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Grist under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Formie Forms and Grist with Docker?
Formie Forms: yes. Grist: yes.