Grist vs Memento Database

Grist combines spreadsheet analysis with database-style organization for complex data work. It structures information relationally while supporting Python formulas and Excel-like spreadsheet functions. Pages can present tables, cards, forms, charts, calendars and custom widgets, and access rules can govern visibility or editing at the table, column and record level. A REST API supports programmatic reading and modification of documents, workspaces and team sites; integrations include Zapier, Integrately, Pabbly Connect, n8n and Make. Grist is available as a hosted service, a free open-source Community edition for self-hosting, and a desktop app that works without internet access or an online account. Documents are SQLite databases and can be exported as.grist files. Hosted Grist uses AWS infrastructure, HTTPS, encrypted storage and backups, and optional MFA, but has not undergone certification or auditing for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA or GDPR compliance. The free plan allows up to 5,000 records per document; a 30-day trial is listed.

Memento Database is a customizable database app for organizing information and building app-like solutions without coding. Users can create libraries with more than 30 field types, calculated fields, and one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many relationships. Records can appear in List, Table, Cards, Map, or Calendar views, and users can make charts or export to PDF and CSV. Automation uses visual rules or JavaScript, while JavaScript data sources can connect to APIs and web services. Memento also supports Zapier and offers a Cloud API for custom integrations. Web Forms accept browser submissions, with access controlled by public links, passwords, or user restrictions. Memento Cloud supports team synchronization, user groups, and granular permissions. Android and iOS apps work offline and sync changes after reconnecting; desktop apps need internet to use cloud libraries. The free plan is free, billed forever, with 100 MB of cloud storage, three libraries, unlimited entries, and 200 AI credits. Pro is $8 a month; Business is $14 a month per user. SQL queries support SELECT read operations only; INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE are not supported.