Ninja Tables vs Data Tables Generator by Supsystic
Updated 14 Oct 2026. 18 features compared side by side.
Table builder by WPManageNinja with drag-and-drop and data tables; Pro adds Google Sheets, WooCommerce and post tables, filters and front-end editing.
Spreadsheet-style table builder with free formulas, responsive modes and server-side processing; Pro adds imports, live data sources, charts and editing.
Choose Ninja Tables if…
- You need posts & custom post type tables
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose Data Tables Generator by Supsystic if…
- You want the lower entry price ($59/yr vs $79/yr)
Ninja Tables includes 1 feature that Data Tables Generator by Supsystic lacks, including Posts & custom post type tables. Both include 17 of the 18 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Ninja Tables Data Tables Generator by SupsysticBuilding tables6/65/6
Row editor for data tables plus a drag-and-drop cell builder; no row limits.
Excel-like cell grid with copy, paste and fill handles in the free version.
CSV and JSON import free; Excel import/export added in 5.2.18.
Free supports manual entry and pasting; CSV, Excel and Google Sheets import is Pro.
Google Sheets source auto-syncs; DataTables engine has a sync interval (default hourly).
Google Sheets source re-fetches on a schedule.
Custom SQL Query tables query your WordPress MySQL database; external DBs not documented.
Build tables from MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQLite queries.
WooCommerce tables with price, quantity and add-to-cart, plus bulk add to cart.
Free WooCommerce table with manual products and bulk add-to-cart; filters/categories are Pro.
WP Posts tables for posts, pages and any custom post type, with ACF/meta columns.
No posts or custom post type table type in the free/pro comparison.
Display7/77/7
Free column breakpoints across six screen sizes; stackable rows layout is Pro.
Free collapse, stack or scroll modes for small screens.
Sorting and search are available in the free version.
Sorting and live search on every table in the free version.
Custom filters: select, radio, checkbox, text, date, date range and number range.
Advanced filtering and search logic, and WooCommerce attribute filters, are Pro.
Pagination splits long tables into pages in the free version.
Pagination included free.
100+ styles, colour schemes, custom CSS; free cell merge in drag-and-drop mode.
Free colours, borders, alignment and merged cells; custom fonts need Pro.
Rules change cell colour, text colour, content or CSS class by value.
Colour cells by value is a Pro feature.
Charts via the separate free Ninja Charts plugin (Chart.js or Google Charts).
Line, bar, pie, area and bubble charts from table data.
Data & editing5/55/5
Chosen roles can add, edit and delete rows on the front end.
Editable cells, dropdowns, date pickers and row removal for logged-in users or roles.
Free Ajax mode loads data in chunks; no documented server-side sorting or search.
Server-side processing in the free version loads big tables page by page.
Visitor export buttons for CSV, Excel and print; no PDF button documented.
CSV, Excel, PDF and print export, including buttons for visitors.
Excel-style formulas in Transform Value (Pro); column totals need a custom JS snippet.
Free Excel-style formulas such as SUM, AVERAGE and IF per cell.
Gutenberg block for inserting and styling tables; shortcode elsewhere.
Gutenberg block and Elementor widget (added in 1.15.1), plus shortcode.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Ninja Tables Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Single Site | $79 per year, 1 site |
| Agency | $129 per year, 20 sites |
| Unlimited | $299 per year, Unlimited |
Data Tables Generator by Supsystic Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Personal | $59 per year, 1 site |
| Multi-site | $119 per year, 5 sites |
| Agency | $229 per year, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
Ninja Tables
7,381 downloads last week
Data Tables Generator by Supsystic
7,638 downloads last week
Verdict
Ninja Tables and Data Tables Generator by Supsystic are closely matched on features (97/100 and 96/100). The differences are in the details: Ninja Tables adds posts & custom post type tables. Paid plans start at $79/yr for Ninja Tables and $59/yr for Data Tables Generator by Supsystic. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Ninja Tables: paid version (Single Site). Data Tables Generator by Supsystic: not included. WP Posts tables for posts, pages and any custom post type, with ACF/meta columns.
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FAQ
Which is better, Ninja Tables or Data Tables Generator by Supsystic?
Ninja Tables and Data Tables Generator by Supsystic are closely matched on features (97/100 and 96/100). The differences are in the details: Ninja Tables adds posts & custom post type tables. Paid plans start at $79/yr for Ninja Tables and $59/yr for Data Tables Generator by Supsystic. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Ninja Tables includes 18 of the 18 features we track, against 17 for Data Tables Generator by Supsystic. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Ninja Tables free?
Ninja Tables has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $79/yr.
Is Data Tables Generator by Supsystic free?
Data Tables Generator by Supsystic has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $59/yr.
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