Grist vs Teable
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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Grist
Spreadsheet meets database for structured data
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Teable
Postgres-based no-code database and spreadsheet
| Feature | Grist | Teable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,431 | ★ 21,635 |
| First released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Airtable, Google Sheets | Airtable |
Why pick each one
Choose Teable if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 21.6k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Grist or Teable better?
Neither is universally better. Teable has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Grist and Teable free and open-source?
Yes. Grist is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Teable under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grist and Teable with Docker?
Grist: yes. Teable: yes.