Grist

The power of a database with the simplicity of a spreadsheet. Grist is the open-source tool for collaborative and sovereign data management.

Grist

Grist transforms data management by combining the familiarity of spreadsheets with the robust structure of relational databases. This open-source tool, already adopted and recommended by the French Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs (DINUM), enables teams to structure, process, and share data securely, without compromising control or sovereignty.

Available on Clever Cloud through custom deployment, Grist adapts to organisations of any size with automatic scalability, built-in security, and compliance with the strictest European standards.
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    01 Secure collaboration and advanced structuring

    Replace traditional spreadsheets with a tool that keeps their simplicity while adding the power of relational databases. Grist allows teams to collaborate on structured data with granular permissions and full traceability.

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    02 Digital sovereignty and European compliance

    Grist on Clever Cloud meets European regulatory requirements. The partnership provides access to SecNumCloud-qualified environments and HDS certification support, ensuring your data sovereignty.

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    03 Intuitive interface, advanced features

    Keep the familiar spreadsheet interface while accessing advanced capabilities: table relations, custom views, complex formulas, and a built-in API for business process automation.

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    04 Flexible deployment and customisation

    Grist adapts to your needs with multiple hosting models: public cloud, on-premises, or air-gapped environments — all powered by Clever Cloud’s sovereign infrastructure.

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    05 Open-source ecosystem and extensibility

    Benefit from a constantly evolving tool driven by an active community. Grist integrates with your existing tools through its API and connectors, allowing for gradual and tailored adoption.

Grist

The sovereign alternative to proprietary solutions

Why are European public administrations and companies choosing Grist?

Efficient data management often requires either complex, costly tools or limited spreadsheets that quickly become unmanageable. Grist offers a third way: a tool that combines spreadsheet simplicity with the robustness of relational databases.

Recognised and used by DINUM as a reliable alternative to proprietary solutions, Grist addresses today’s digital sovereignty challenges while delivering an optimal user experience. Its advanced structuring and secure collaboration features make it the tool of choice to modernise data management without compromise.

Your use cases with Grist

Modernising administrative processes

Managing forms and business workflows; Tracking projects and resources with interactive dashboards; Centralising and structuring existing data.

Secure cross-department collaboration

Data sharing with granular access control; Real-time collaborative work on structured documents; Full change history and traceability.

Integration and automation

Connect with existing information systems via API; Automate processes with advanced formulas; Export and synchronise with other business tools.

The Grist offer on Clever Cloud: a partner solution

Conformité et certifications

Compliance and certifications

Grist benefits from Clever Cloud’s infrastructure with HDS certification support and access to SecNumCloud-qualified environments, ensuring European digital sovereignty.

Versions adaptées à tous les besoins

Versions for every need

Access Grist Community and Enterprise editions, suitable for all organisations regardless of size.

Support et services managés

Managed support and services

Get premium support options and access Clever Cloud’s Managed Service Providers (MSP) network for tailored assistance.

Grist on Clever Cloud: what’s included

The partnership between Grist Labs and Clever Cloud provides:

Community and Enterprise editions

Choose the edition that fits your needs, from small teams and projects to institutional deployments with advanced features.

Flexible deployment options

  • Public Cloud: deployed on Clever Cloud infrastructure;
  • On-Premises: installed in your environments;
  • Air-Gapped: isolated environments for sensitive contexts;
  • All powered by Clever Cloud’s sovereign infrastructure.

Managed Grist expertise: Grist Labs & Clever Cloud

This solution is developed in direct partnership with Grist Labs, the creators of Grist, ensuring top-tier technical expertise and privileged access to the tool’s roadmap.


The partnership between Grist Labs and Clever Cloud aims to create a sustainable model for European open source, combining technical excellence with long-term economic viability.

Grist demo

Discover Grist and how to use it.
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Transform your data management with a proven solution

With Grist on Clever Cloud, benefit from a data management solution already adopted and recommended by DINUM. Get a tool that combines the simplicity of spreadsheets with the robustness of databases, hosted on sovereign infrastructure fully compliant with European standards.

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