Grist vs My Mind
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Grist | My Mind |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,431 | ★ 3,365 |
| First released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Airtable, Google Sheets | — |
Why pick each one
Choose My Mind if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (3.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Grist or My Mind better?
Neither is universally better. Grist has the larger community, while My Mind is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Grist and My Mind free and open-source?
Yes. Grist is licensed under Apache-2.0 and My Mind under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grist and My Mind with Docker?
Grist: yes. My Mind: check the project docs for container support.