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Open-source alternatives to Numbers

Numbers is not described as open source on its own site. 4 of the 21 other spreadsheet and database tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Numbers has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Numbers

  1. LibreOffice Calc

    Free, open-source spreadsheet for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • LibreOffice Calc is free. Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
    • Only LibreOffice Calc lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Numbers lists a web app.
    • Only Numbers lists an iOS app.
    LibreOffice Calc vs NumbersLibreOffice Calc pricing and details

  2. Grist

    Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas

    • Grist starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
    • Only Grist lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Numbers lists an iOS app.
    • Grist is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Grist pricing and details

  3. Teable

    AI spreadsheet-database with app builder and automations

    • Teable starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly ($24 billed monthly). Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
    • Only Numbers lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Teable is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Teable also covers databases, workflow automation, app builder and no-code.
    Teable pricing and details

  4. Baserow

    Open-source no-code database and application builder

    • Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Numbers starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
    • Only Numbers lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Baserow is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Baserow also covers databases, workflow automation, app builder and no-code.
    Baserow pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Numbers?

Yes. LibreOffice Calc, Grist, Teable and Baserow are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Numbers open source?

Numbers is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Numbers: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.