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Head-to-head · No-Code Database Software

Grist vs Stackby

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
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
Stackby #7 in No-Code Database Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Stackby

Grist leads on 1 check, Stackby on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGrist · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceStackby · $4.20/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Grist scores higher on our rubric for no-code database software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Stackby is cheaper to start at $4.20/user/mo against $8/user/mo. On deployment, Grist gives you Both where Stackby offers Cloud. Grist leads on record limit: 5000 records versus 1500 records.

Grist is the better fit for open-source teams needing advanced database controls. Stackby is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad cloud features.

  • Grist fits best

    Open-source teams needing advanced database controls

  • Stackby fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad cloud features

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Side by side

Feature Grist 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Stackby 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #2 in No-Code Database Software #7 in No-Code Database Software
Best for Open-source teams needing advanced database controls Budget-conscious teams needing broad cloud features
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $8/user/mo $4.20/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Integrations 5 integrations 50+ integrations
Features Grist 5/5 · Stackby 5/5
Relational data ✓ ✓
Permission controls ✓ ✓
App interface builder ✓ ✓
Workflow automation ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Both Cloud
Record limit 5000 records (best) 1500 records
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 links support one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many data.
  • Automations, forms, dashboards, and custom interfaces cover varied workflows.
  • Workspace-to-interface permissions, revision history, and API access add control.
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 20 stacks and 1,500 rows per stack.
  • Higher row, stack, and automation limits require paid plans.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly stated.
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…

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Stackby is a cloud no-code database platform for individuals, teams, agencies, and business departments. It combines spreadsheet-style tables with relational links, forms, multiple views, workflow automations, API connectors, dashboards,…

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  1. GristNo-Code Database Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. StackbyNo-Code Database Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • Stackby — where it wins

    • Relational links support one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many data.
    • Automations, forms, dashboards, and custom interfaces cover varied workflows.
    • Workspace-to-interface permissions, revision history, and API access add control.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 20 stacks and 1,500 rows per stack.
    • Higher row, stack, and automation limits require paid plans.
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly stated.
  • 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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  • Stackby8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad no-code database platform with relational data, automation, and custom interfaces.

    Visit StackbyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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