GridCraft is not Microsoft Excel. Independent open-source Crafting App from the ArtCraft / storytold team. This page is a third-party guide — not the official site. gridcraft.run / gridcraft.me are third-party hosts or guides. Do not expect full macro / .xlsm parity yet.
GridCraft: Open-Source Spreadsheet (Excel Seat)
TL;DR: GridCraft is ArtCraft's Excel-oriented Crafting App — native .xlsx, formula bar, 500+ functions, charts, and PivotTables in pure Rust. Early / alpha: do not count on full macro or .xlsm equivalence. Downloads prefer getartcraft.com/apps/gridcraft, GitHub storytold/gridcraft, or ArtCraft Launcher. gridcraft.run and gridcraft.me are third-party, not official.
Official GridCraft pageGitHub storytold/gridcraftInstall via ArtCraft Launcher
Last updated: · Outbound download links only to getartcraft.com and github.com/storytold.
Name collisions (read this first)
- GridCraft (this page) — ArtCraft Crafting App: getartcraft.com/apps/gridcraft · github.com/storytold/gridcraft.
- gridcraft.run — third-party browser host / download navigation. Not ArtCraft official.
- gridcraft.me — third-party tutorial / comparison site. Not official.
What GridCraft is
GridCraft is one of the ArtCraft Crafting Apps: an open-source spreadsheet and data-analysis app rebuilt in pure Rust. Official materials highlight a familiar spreadsheet workflow, native XLSX compatibility for styles/formulas/tables/charts/PivotTables, a 500+ function calculation engine with dynamic arrays, and agent-native automation. Checked official build around 0.12.1; still early — self-test before replacing Excel for production books.
| Topic | Fact (sourced) |
|---|---|
| Official page | getartcraft.com/apps/gridcraft |
| Source code | github.com/storytold/gridcraft |
| Checked build | 0.12.1 on the official page (alpha / in development) |
| Macros / .xlsm | Not full Excel parity — self-test; do not assume macros run |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web (WASM) |
GridCraft vs Microsoft Excel (short)
| Dimension | GridCraft | Microsoft Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | ArtCraft / storytold (open source) | Microsoft |
| Cost | Free app | Commercial / Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Excel) |
| .xlsx / macros | Native .xlsx focus; macros/.xlsm not full parity | Native Excel; VBA and enterprise add-ins |
| Maturity | Alpha / in development | Mature commercial spreadsheet |
Safe download (official only)
- Easiest: getartcraft.com/apps/gridcraft
- Every build: GitHub GridCraft releases
- Suite installer: ArtCraft Launcher v0.5.1 (guide)
Treat gridcraft.run / gridcraft.me as community hosting or guides, not the vendor channel. Broader checklist: How to download Crafting Apps safely.
Related
- ArtCraft overview
- ArtCraft Launcher
- WordCraft — Word / document sibling
- ArtCraft vs Adobe
- PdfCraft — PDF workbench sibling
GridCraft FAQ
Is GridCraft Microsoft Excel?
No. GridCraft is ArtCraft’s open-source spreadsheet Crafting App. Alpha / in development. Not Microsoft Excel. This site is not affiliated with Microsoft or the ArtCraft team.
Where do I download GridCraft safely?
Prefer getartcraft.com/apps/gridcraft, GitHub storytold/gridcraft releases, or ArtCraft Launcher. Skip random mirrors.
Are gridcraft.run or gridcraft.me official?
No. Those are third-party browser hosts or guides — not ArtCraft official. Prefer getartcraft.com and GitHub storytold/gridcraft.
Do macros and .xlsm work fully?
Do not promise full macro / .xlsm parity with Excel. Treat GridCraft as early: formulas and native .xlsx are the focus; self-test any macro-heavy workbooks before you rely on them.
What does GridCraft cover?
Official materials describe ribbon tabs, formula bar, 500+ calculation functions, dynamic arrays, PivotTables, charts, and native .xlsx round-trips — plus agent/MCP control. Local-first; no subscription for the app itself.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the pages below, checked on 29 October 2026.