Grist vs remio

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.

remio is an AI personal knowledge hub and office assistant centered on personal data, with tools for spreadsheet work. Describe a task in plain language and it can build tables, write formulas, analyze data, and send results to reports. Its Excel page lists support for Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, and Markdown, and says files are parsed locally so raw data does not touch an external server. The broader service stores web content locally but may use local or cloud models depending on the task; large language models are accessed remotely. Integrations listed include Slack, Gmail, Outlook, and WeChat Assistant. Desktop support is Windows 10+ on x64 and Macs with Apple silicon; iPhone and Android apps support note-taking, voice memos, meeting recording, PDF collection, and image capture, with content syncing to desktop. The Free plan is free and includes 500 AI credits/mo. Pro is $13.90 a month, Plus is $42 a month, Max is $139 a month, and BYOK is $14.90 a month.