Ninja Tables vs wpDataTables
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.
Data-heavy table and chart plugin: Lite imports Excel, CSV, JSON and XML with 23 chart types; paid plans add MySQL, editing and WooCommerce tables.
Choose Ninja Tables if…
- Marketers and WooCommerce stores that want good-looking tables and product listings at a moderate price
Choose wpDataTables if…
- You want the more complete feature set (100/100 vs 97/100)
Ninja Tables and wpDataTables include the same 18 of the 18 features we track, so the choice comes down to pricing, approach and ecosystem.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Ninja Tables wpDataTablesBuilding tables6/66/6
Row editor for data tables plus a drag-and-drop cell builder; no row limits.
Excel-like builder with merged cells, undo/redo and resizable rows/columns in Lite.
CSV and JSON import free; Excel import/export added in 5.2.18.
Lite links or imports Excel, CSV, XML, JSON and serialized PHP arrays.
Google Sheets source auto-syncs; DataTables engine has a sync interval (default hourly).
Public Sheets auto-sync from Starter; private Sheets via the Google API from Standard.
Custom SQL Query tables query your WordPress MySQL database; external DBs not documented.
MySQL query tables plus external MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL connections.
WooCommerce tables with price, quantity and add-to-cart, plus bulk add to cart.
WooCommerce product tables with add-to-cart that sync with the store.
WP Posts tables for posts, pages and any custom post type, with ACF/meta columns.
WP Posts Builder creates tables of posts, pages or custom post types.
Display7/77/7
Free column breakpoints across six screen sizes; stackable rows layout is Pro.
Tables adjust automatically to screen size in Lite.
Sorting and search are available in the free version.
Global, per-column and multi-column sorting plus search in Lite.
Custom filters: select, radio, checkbox, text, date, date range and number range.
Advanced per-column filters from Starter; cascading filters need the paid Powerful Filters add-on.
Pagination splits long tables into pages in the free version.
Pagination and display length controls in Lite.
100+ styles, colour schemes, custom CSS; free cell merge in drag-and-drop mode.
Cell formatting, fonts and merged cells in Lite; per-table skins and colours in paid plans.
Rules change cell colour, text colour, content or CSS class by value.
Highlight rows, columns or cells by conditions (Conditional Formatting).
Charts via the separate free Ninja Charts plugin (Chart.js or Google Charts).
23 chart types (Google Charts, Chart.js) in Lite; Highcharts/ApexCharts from Standard.
Data & editing5/55/5
Chosen roles can add, edit and delete rows on the front end.
Inline, popup and Excel-like front-end editing; users can be limited to own rows.
Free Ajax mode loads data in chunks; no documented server-side sorting or search.
Server-side processing for big datasets; vendor cites millions of rows via MySQL.
Visitor export buttons for CSV, Excel and print; no PDF button documented.
Copy, CSV, Excel, PDF and print buttons are included in Lite.
Excel-style formulas in Transform Value (Pro); column totals need a custom JS snippet.
Formula (calculated) columns; Starter has no formula columns.
Gutenberg block for inserting and styling tables; shortcode elsewhere.
Gutenberg blocks plus Elementor, Divi, WPBakery and Avada integrations.
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 |
wpDataTables Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Lite | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Starter | £59 per year, 1 site |
| Standard | £99 per year, 1 site |
| Pro | £184 per year, 3 sites |
| Developer | £299 per year, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
Ninja Tables
7,435 downloads last week
wpDataTables
5,008 downloads last week
Verdict
wpDataTables scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 97/100). Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
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FAQ
Which is better, Ninja Tables or wpDataTables?
wpDataTables scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 97/100). Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
They are level: both include 18 of the 18 table plugins features we track.
Is Ninja Tables free?
Ninja Tables has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $79/yr.
Is wpDataTables free?
wpDataTables has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at £59/yr.
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