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Best Grist alternatives in India (2026)
Grist is an office suites & productivity product from Grist Labs, New York, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Grist are WPS Office (Free plan), Zoho Tables (Free plan), OnlyOffice (Free plan), Stackby (Free plan) and Zoho Mail (₹58/mo). WPS Office is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹58/month.
Why businesses look for a Grist alternative
Indian support and GST
Grist is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Grist alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Grist's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Grist (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | WPS Office | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Tables | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  OnlyOffice | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Stackby | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Zoho Mail | ₹58/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Airtable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Rows | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Baserow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Microsoft Outlook | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Neo Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  SeaTable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  NocoDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Proton Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Sheet | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 15 |  Tutanota | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Spark Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Edison Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  LibreOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Apple iWork | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Grist alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Tables
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Work management database from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Grist
- Built in India (Chennai)
3. OnlyOffice
Ascensio System · Riga · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Office suite with self-hosting.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Stackby
Stackby · New Delhi · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Spreadsheet-database platform built in Delhi.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Grist
- Built in India (New Delhi)
5. Zoho Mail
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Business email with custom domain from Zoho.
₹58/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Grist
- Built in India (Chennai)
6. Airtable
Airtable · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Spreadsheet-database hybrid.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Baserow
Baserow · Amsterdam · Office suites & productivity · 4.4/5
Open-source Airtable alternative.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft · Redmond · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Email and calendar client.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Neo Mail
Neo (Titan) · Mumbai · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Business email for small businesses built in India.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Grist
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Grist alternatives by what you need
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Free Grist alternatives
Indian alternatives to Grist
How to choose a Grist alternative
- Price per user per year across three or four seats adds up — compare Zoho Workplace if budget matters.
- Check compatibility with Excel-heavy workflows before switching suites.
- Look at storage limits and email archiving.
Grist alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Grist in 2026?+
The closest matches to Grist on App Advisor are WPS Office (Free plan), Zoho Tables (Free plan), OnlyOffice (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Grist, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Grist?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: WPS Office (Free plan), Zoho Tables (Free plan), OnlyOffice (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Grist?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Mail starts lowest at ₹58/mo. WPS Office also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Grist?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Tables (Free plan), Stackby (Free plan), Zoho Mail (₹58/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Grist vs WPS Office: which is better?+
WPS Office is the closest match to Grist in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Grist alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Grist also covers, and Grist Labs's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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