FlexTable vs WP Table Builder
Updated 14 Oct 2026. 18 features compared side by side.
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Choose FlexTable if…
- You need Google Sheets live sync and WooCommerce product tables
- You also want column filters and large data sets
- You want the more complete feature set (50/100 vs 36/100)
Choose WP Table Builder if…
- You need spreadsheet-style editor and CSV & Excel import
- You prefer the more widely used option
- You weigh user ratings (4.8 vs 4.6 on WordPress.org)
FlexTable includes 6 features that WP Table Builder lacks, including Google Sheets live sync, WooCommerce product tables and Column filters; WP Table Builder has 2 that FlexTable lacks, including Spreadsheet-style editor and CSV & Excel import. Both include 5 of the 18 features we track. 1 feature is not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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FlexTable WP Table BuilderBuilding tables2/62/6
There is no in-WordPress table editor; data is edited in Google Sheets.
Visual drag-and-drop cell builder rather than a spreadsheet grid; good for designed tables, slow for raw data.
Only Google Sheets is supported; no CSV or Excel file upload.
Free import from CSV, XML and TablePress.
Core free feature: tables update from the linked Google Sheet.
No Google Sheets connection; tables are built in the builder or imported once.
No MySQL or external database sources.
No MySQL query or external database tables.
Product data kept in a sheet can be shown as a table; no native WooCommerce add-to-cart.
No WooCommerce product source or add-to-cart integration; product boxes are built by hand.
Cannot list WordPress posts or custom post types.
Cannot list posts or custom post types automatically.
Display5/74/7
Free default, collapsible and scrollable responsive styles per the current readme.
Free responsive builder with tablet/mobile settings and stacking; custom breakpoint widths are Pro.
Sorting and search are free.
Vertical and horizontal sorting are free; the visitor search box needs Pro.
Per-column single, multi-select or text filters (Smart Table Filtering) are listed as Pro.
No per-column filter dropdowns.
Free pagination with rows per page; extra pagination styles are Pro.
Pro pagination with rows per page.
Free has two themes and merged cells; theme builder, sheet colours and custom CSS need Pro.
Colours, borders, fonts and merged cells are free; per-cell backgrounds and templates are Pro.
No native rules; Pro can import sheet colours but docs do not say if conditional formatting carries over.
No value-based cell highlighting; Pro highlights whole rows or columns on hover.
No charts from table data in the readme or pricing list.
No chart creation from table data.
Data & editing4/51/5
Sync is one-way from Google Sheets; no front-end editing.
Tables are edited only in the admin builder.
Caching and asynchronous loading help with big sheets; no server-side processing is documented.
No server-side processing; lazy loading only applies to images.
Visitors export to CSV, Excel, PDF, JSON, print or copy.
Export is an admin CSV/XML tool for moving tables; visitors get no export or print buttons.
Formulas run in Google Sheets and their results sync; no formulas inside WordPress.
No formulas or column totals.
Free Gutenberg block; the Elementor widget is Pro.
Gutenberg block included; Elementor and Divi use the shortcode.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
FlexTable Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Personal | $177 lifetime, 1 site |
| Business | $267 lifetime, 5 sites |
| Agency | $597 lifetime, 500 sites |
WP Table Builder Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Starter | $39 per year, 1 site |
| Agency | $99 per year, Unlimited |
| Starter Lifetime | $99 lifetime, 1 site |
| Agency Lifetime | $249 lifetime, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
FlexTable
2,042 downloads last week
WP Table Builder
5,234 downloads last week
Verdict
FlexTable scores higher on our feature checklist (50/100 against 36/100) and includes Google Sheets live sync, WooCommerce product tables and column filters that WP Table Builder does not. WP Table Builder still has the edge on spreadsheet-style editor and CSV & Excel import. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
FlexTable: not included. WP Table Builder: partial. Visual drag-and-drop cell builder rather than a spreadsheet grid; good for designed tables, slow for raw data.
FlexTable: not included. WP Table Builder: included. Free import from CSV, XML and TablePress.
FlexTable: included. WP Table Builder: not included. Core free feature: tables update from the linked Google Sheet.
FlexTable: partial. WP Table Builder: not included. Product data kept in a sheet can be shown as a table; no native WooCommerce add-to-cart.
FlexTable: paid version (Personal). WP Table Builder: not included. Per-column single, multi-select or text filters (Smart Table Filtering) are listed as Pro.
FlexTable: partial. WP Table Builder: not included. Caching and asynchronous loading help with big sheets; no server-side processing is documented.
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FAQ
Which is better, FlexTable or WP Table Builder?
FlexTable scores higher on our feature checklist (50/100 against 36/100) and includes Google Sheets live sync, WooCommerce product tables and column filters that WP Table Builder does not. WP Table Builder still has the edge on spreadsheet-style editor and CSV & Excel import. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
FlexTable includes 11 of the 18 features we track, against 7 for WP Table Builder. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is FlexTable free?
FlexTable has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $177 lifetime.
Is WP Table Builder free?
WP Table Builder has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $39/yr.
Feature data last changed 14 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to FlexTable or WP Table Builder. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.