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Download GridCraft: free, open-source spreadsheets and data analysis

GridCraft is ArtCraft's free, open-source Rust app for spreadsheets and data analysis, with a Microsoft Excel-style workflow. Choose an official Windows, macOS or Linux package below. The project is in alpha; the downloads are verified against GitHub releases, while compatibility and production reliability have not been independently tested by us.

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Our take: Worth trying for spreadsheets and data analysis on copies; still alpha.

GridCraftIn development
Compared workflowMicrosoft Excel
Release
0.10.0
Platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
License
MIT or Apache-2.0
Verified
2026-10-22

Official GitHub assets · Checked 2026-10-22

Download GridCraft for your computer

Free and open source. Choose your system below; every download comes directly from the official storytold/gridcraft repository. We do not host or repackage installers.

Version 0.10.0 · Released · Check for a newer release ↗

Windows ARM64 or 32-bit PC? Linux ARM64, DEB, RPM, Flatpak or a portable Windows ZIP? Choose another package in the full release ↗. Match the architecture to your computer; the buttons above are not suitable for every device.

How to install GridCraft on Windows, macOS or Linux

Windows

  1. Check Settings → System → About for your system type. The button above is for x64 Intel/AMD PCs.
  2. Download the MSI and run it, then follow the installer.
  3. Launch GridCraft and open a copied test file. For ARM PCs, 32-bit systems or a portable ZIP, use the full release list.

macOS

  1. Download the universal DMG and open it.
  2. Drag GridCraft to Applications, then launch it.
  3. If macOS blocks the app, verify the source and read the official repository’s signing and installation notes before proceeding.

Linux

  1. Download the AppImage that matches your processor. The button above is for x86_64.
  2. In file properties, allow execution as a program, then launch it.
  3. If it does not start, read the repository’s system-library and FUSE requirements, or choose a documented DEB, RPM or Flatpak package.

App-specific platform requirements

Windows: Choose the x64 MSI below for Intel/AMD PCs; ARM64, x86 and portable packages are listed in the full release.

macOS: The checked universal DMG supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Linux: Choose the x86_64 AppImage below for Intel/AMD systems. Other architectures and package formats are in the release.

Web: A WebAssembly build is distinct from a hosted editor. Check the repository for browser setup and limitations.

Before opening important work, compare the downloaded file with the release’s SHA256SUMS.txt. Open a copy, save or export it, and inspect the output in another app. We checked package availability; we have not run every installer or independently tested production compatibility.

Standalone version 0.10.0Free · MIT or Apache-2.0 · Development software
All packages and release notes ↗

Installing several tools? ArtCraft Launcher 0.6.1 is a separate project; check its supported app list. The WebAssembly ZIP is a self-hostable build, not a hosted web editor. Browse all 13 download guides or find repositories in our GitHub directory.

The short answer

Can GridCraft replace Microsoft Excel?

Worth trying for spreadsheets and data analysis on copies; still alpha.

The roadmap describes rough file fidelity and compatibility, with very large workbooks, multithreaded recalculation and chart depth still needing work. Legacy XLS import is partial. Do not assume VBA, add-ins or your exact formulas behave like Excel.

What is already there

What can you do with GridCraft?

These are capabilities documented by the official project. They are reasons to test the app, not a promise that every Microsoft Excel workflow behaves identically.

01

Work with spreadsheet formulas

The project documents broad worksheet-function coverage. Use known inputs and expected totals to validate your actual formulas, errors and date handling.

02

Try a copied workbook

XLSX support is documented, while fidelity remains a roadmap priority. Compare formulas, formats, charts and saved results with the source workbook.

03

Check size and recalculation

The roadmap flags large workbooks and recalculation as areas for more work. Start small, measure responsiveness on your machine and independently reconcile important totals.

Before you switch

Who should try GridCraft now?

A good test candidate

Try it if you…

  • Small spreadsheet experiments, formulas and inspection of copied workbooks.
  • You can compare exported results with your established Microsoft Excel workflow.
  • You want a local open-source app and can report reproducible problems upstream.

Wait or test carefully

Do not switch blindly if you…

  • You require lossless Excel .xlsx workbooks compatibility without testing.
  • A deadline depends on features, plug-ins or team workflows you have not verified.
  • The roadmap describes rough file fidelity and compatibility, with very large workbooks, multithreaded recalculation and chart depth still needing work. Legacy XLS import is partial. Do not assume VBA, add-ins or your exact formulas behave like Excel.

Common questions

GridCraft FAQ

Where can I download GridCraft?

Use the checked official GitHub assets linked on this page or github.com/storytold/gridcraft/releases/latest for newer builds. We do not host or repackage installers. Match your processor architecture and compare the file with the release's SHA256SUMS.txt.

Is GridCraft free and open source?

GridCraft is published under MIT or Apache-2.0, with free official downloads. Bundled assets and branding may have separate terms. Download availability does not imply production readiness.

Can GridCraft replace Excel for my workbooks?

Try it on a copy of a small workbook first. Function coverage does not prove calculation or file fidelity for your specific model. Compare known totals, formulas, dates and charts in Excel, and keep an established workflow for macros, add-ins and critical financial models.

How do I update GridCraft?

Check the official latest-release page and read its release notes before installing a newer standalone package. Back up your projects first. ArtCraft Launcher is a separate option for managing multiple Crafting Apps; check that its current app list includes the tool you need.

How we evaluated this page

Official facts, practical guidance, visible limits.

This guide summarizes the official GridCraft product page and repository. We have not yet independently tested production files, performance or long-session stability, so those claims remain clearly bounded.

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Development journal

Recent updates for this app

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· Official release

GridCraft 0.10.0: published release

The v0.10.0 notes list build/review workflow changes and a packaging limitation, without describing a new spreadsheet capability. The published package does not establish complete Excel formula or file compatibility.

· Official release

GridCraft 0.8.0: published release checked October 20

The notes describe recalculating changed cells after large-range clears, bounding formula length and postfix nesting, applying AutoFilter with Enter, and closing the control port when input is not a request. These changes do not establish full Excel formula or file compatibility.

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