# Grist vs ONLYOFFICE

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Grist | ONLYOFFICE |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Data Management | #1 of 6 in Office Suites |
| GitHub stars | 12 009 ✓ | 7 058 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +158 ✓ | +133 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.7.21 · 9 Oct 2026 | v10.0.0 · 12 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Grist scores 75/100 against 72/100 for ONLYOFFICE, so it is the safer default.

Grist ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for ONLYOFFICE.

If you want the quickest setup, Grist is easier to run; ONLYOFFICE needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Grist](https://selfhost.directory/project/grist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/grist.md)
- [ONLYOFFICE](https://selfhost.directory/project/onlyoffice) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/onlyoffice.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/grist-vs-onlyoffice