A GridBuddy alternative with no seat minimum
GridBuddy Connect is a long-standing grid editor for Salesforce. Gridline offers spreadsheet-style editing with published prices, a free tier and no minimum purchase.
Side by side
Published/third-party list prices, Sept 2026. Actual quotes may vary. Verify current terms with GridBuddy Connect before you decide.
| GridBuddy Connect | Gridline | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | About $24 per user per month (quote-based) | Free tier, Pro $5 per user per month, Team $149 per org per month |
| Minimum purchase | 10 users, about $2,880 per year | None |
| Free tier | Not listed | Related-list grid with inline edit, 1 saved grid, unlimited users |
| Pricing visibility | Quote on request | Published on this site |
| Cost at 50 users | About $14,400 per year | $1,788 per year on Team |
| Mass update, CSV export | Check with vendor | Pro and Team |
| Where data lives | Inside your Salesforce org | Inside your Salesforce org (native, no external calls) |
Source for GridBuddy Connect figures: third-party pricing listings and vendor materials; the vendor quotes prices on request, as of Sept 2026.
Which one fits
Stay with GridBuddy Connect if
You have existing grid configurations you rely on, a sizeable user base and a vendor relationship that works. Migrating has a cost that a lower price may not repay.
Try Gridline if
You need inline editing for a small team, want to see prices before talking to anyone, or want a free related-list grid for everyone. Gridline is new, so pilot it in a sandbox first.
Run your own numbers
GridBuddy per year
$7,200
Gridline Pro per year
$1,500
You keep
$5,700
GridBuddy basis: About $24 per user per month, 10-user minimum, quote-based. Published/third-party list prices, Sept 2026. Actual quotes may vary. Excludes taxes and any discounts you negotiate.
Questions
Where do the GridBuddy prices come from?
GridBuddy pricing is quote-based. The figure of about $24 per user per month and the 10-user minimum come from third-party listings, checked in Sept 2026. Your quote may differ.
Can I import my GridBuddy grids?
No. You recreate each grid as a saved Gridline configuration.
Which Gridline plan replaces it?
Pro at $5 per user per month for up to 29 editors, and Team at $149 per org per month above that.
GridBuddy Connect is a product of its respective owner. Plainfield Labs is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects published information and may be out of date.