Grist for Labs

Modern, flexible spreadsheet for research labs

Manage your projects, inventory, and sensitive data in the cloud, or on your own servers for full data ownership.

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Streamline all your data

Research data

Store data from experiments and research in one place – a relational database with no duplication.

Inventory

Design custom trackers for anything, from desk space to DNA samples.

Project management

Create specific workflows for your team and collaborate in real time.

Grant tracking

Track application status, tasks, and funding by project and foundation.

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How a biodiversity informatics expert is helping protect Brazil’s plants with Grist’s relational spreadsheets

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Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

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Store sensitive data the smart way

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Self-hosting. Run Grist on your own infrastructure for full data ownership, or to satisfy stringent governance or compliance requirements such as HIPAA.

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Access rules. Control access on a granular level within a document, down to each row, to collaborate securely across different roles, from PIs to undergrads.

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Collaborate confidently

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Real time updates. See changes instantly.

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Version control. Document history and automatic backups for peace of mind.

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Work anywhere. Access at work, at home, while traveling, using new or old PCs, and even on phones and tablets.

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Analyze with ease

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Dashboards. Intuitive drag-and-drop page builder for easy data visualization.

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AI Formula Assistant. Built in to help create formulas for your spreadsheets.

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Python formulas. Powerful language used by data scientists.

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Customize to fit your lab

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Flexible layouts. Design and build your own workflow.

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Custom widgets. Use built-in charts, tables, forms, and other widgets, or make your own.

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No data lock-in. Take your data anywhere by downloading your files.

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Multi-language UI

Webhooks

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Templates

Templates built for labs

Get a running start with many templates to choose from,
to use as is or customize to your needs.

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Lab Project Management

Manage all projects in your lab, and effectively track tasks by project, person, and due date.

Lab Sample Management

Keep track of lab samples, including sources, collection dates, and storage locations

Lab Inventory Management

Manage your lab inventory and track incoming and outgoing items in one place.

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