Grist vs Docs by Suite Numerique
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
VS
Docs by Suite Numerique
Collaborative open-source document and wiki editor
| Feature | Grist | Docs by Suite Numerique |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,431 | ★ 16,708 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Airtable, Google Sheets | Notion, Google Docs |
Why pick each one
Choose Docs by Suite Numerique if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 16.7k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Grist or Docs by Suite Numerique better?
Neither is universally better. Docs by Suite Numerique has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Grist and Docs by Suite Numerique free and open-source?
Yes. Grist is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Docs by Suite Numerique under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grist and Docs by Suite Numerique with Docker?
Grist: yes. Docs by Suite Numerique: yes.