Grist vs SeaTable

Grist9.2Visit SeaTable9.0Visit

Higher score Grist #2 in No-Code Database Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Grist

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SeaTable #3 in No-Code Database Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SeaTable

• Grist fits best

  Open-source teams needing advanced database controls

• SeaTable fits best

  Teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases

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Side by side

Feature	Grist 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SeaTable 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#2 in No-Code Database Software	#3 in No-Code Database Software
Best for	Open-source teams needing advanced database controls	Teams needing affordable cloud or self-hosted databases
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$8/user/mo	€7/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Integrations	5 integrations	4 integrations
Features Grist 5/5 · SeaTable 5/5
Relational data	✓	✓
Permission controls	✓	✓
App interface builder	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Both	Both
Record limit	5000 records	10000 records (best)
Our review
Pros	Relational tables, formulas, dashboards, forms, and custom layouts Granular row-, column-, and cell-level access rules Cloud, desktop, API, and self-hosted deployment options	Relational records with linked tables and varied database views No-code apps, forms, automations, and granular permissions Cloud and self-hosted deployment with REST API access
Cons	Free documents are limited to 5,000 records each Business requires a minimum of five users Community edition includes community support	The Free plan is limited to 10,000 rows and 2 GB storage Paid pricing is per user, with monthly rates higher than annual rates Advanced capabilities require Plus or Enterprise plans
Our verdict	Grist combines spreadsheet-style editing with relational tables, linked records, forms, dashboards, charts, pivot tables, and custom layouts. It is designed for individuals and teams that need to turn structured data into no-code… Read the review →	SeaTable is a no-code database and app-building platform for teams and organizations managing structured business data. Its spreadsheet-style tables support multiple column types, linked tables, relational records, forms, and configurable… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Grist — where it wins

  • Relational tables, formulas, dashboards, forms, and custom layouts
  • Granular row-, column-, and cell-level access rules
  • Cloud, desktop, API, and self-hosted deployment options

  Where it doesn't

  • Free documents are limited to 5,000 records each
  • Business requires a minimum of five users
  • Community edition includes community support

• SeaTable — where it wins

  • Relational records with linked tables and varied database views
  • No-code apps, forms, automations, and granular permissions
  • Cloud and self-hosted deployment with REST API access

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to 10,000 rows and 2 GB storage
  • Paid pricing is per user, with monthly rates higher than annual rates
  • Advanced capabilities require Plus or Enterprise plans

• Grist9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible open-source database builder with strong controls and a generous free tier.

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• SeaTable9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible no-code database for teams that need relational data and deployment choice.

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