Tableberg vs wpDataTables
Updated 14 Oct 2026. 18 features compared side by side.
Gutenberg table block by the Ultimate Blocks team for pricing and comparison tables built from inner blocks, with responsive stacking and Woo tables in…
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 Tableberg if…
- You weigh user ratings (4.8 vs 4.5 on WordPress.org)
Choose wpDataTables if…
- You need CSV & Excel import and Google Sheets live sync
- You also want charts and database & query tables
- You want the more complete feature set (100/100 vs 40/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
wpDataTables has 10 that Tableberg lacks, including CSV & Excel import, Google Sheets live sync and Database & query tables. Both include 7 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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Tableberg wpDataTablesBuilding tables2/66/6
Cells are edited inline in the block editor with sub-blocks, not in a spreadsheet grid.
Excel-like builder with merged cells, undo/redo and resizable rows/columns in Lite.
No CSV or file import in the readme, docs or Pro feature list; a core Table block can be converted.
Lite links or imports Excel, CSV, XML, JSON and serialized PHP arrays.
No Google Sheets connection.
Public Sheets auto-sync from Starter; private Sheets via the Google API from Standard.
No MySQL or external database source.
MySQL query tables plus external MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL connections.
Pro Product Table block lists WooCommerce products with variation and add-to-cart columns.
WooCommerce product tables with add-to-cart that sync with the store.
Pro changelog mentions a dynamic data source, but no posts or custom post type tables are documented.
WP Posts Builder creates tables of posts, pages or custom post types.
Display4/77/7
Free scroll or row/column stack modes with separate desktop, tablet and mobile settings.
Tables adjust automatically to screen size in Lite.
Search and sorting are labelled Pro in the docs.
Global, per-column and multi-column sorting plus search in Lite.
No per-column filter dropdowns; only a global search box in Pro.
Advanced per-column filters from Starter; cascading filters need the paid Powerful Filters add-on.
Pagination was added as a Pro data-table feature.
Pagination and display length controls in Lite.
Free colours, borders, spacing, typography and merged cells; per-row/column borders and backgrounds are Pro.
Cell formatting, fonts and merged cells in Lite; per-table skins and colours in paid plans.
No value-based cell highlighting.
Highlight rows, columns or cells by conditions (Conditional Formatting).
No charts from table data.
23 chart types (Google Charts, Chart.js) in Lite; Highcharts/ApexCharts from Standard.
Data & editing1/55/5
Tables are edited only in the block editor.
Inline, popup and Excel-like front-end editing; users can be limited to own rows.
No server-side processing for large data sets.
Server-side processing for big datasets; vendor cites millions of rows via MySQL.
No visitor export or print buttons.
Copy, CSV, Excel, PDF and print buttons are included in Lite.
No formulas or totals.
Formula (calculated) columns; Starter has no formula columns.
The plugin is itself a Gutenberg block with sub-blocks; no Elementor widget.
Gutenberg blocks plus Elementor, Divi, WPBakery and Avada integrations.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Tableberg Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Starter | $29 per year, 1 site |
| Pro | $99 per year, Unlimited |
| Pro Lifetime | $249 lifetime, Unlimited |
| WP Block Suite Lifetime | $299 lifetime, 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
Tableberg
488 downloads last week
wpDataTables
4,980 downloads last week
Verdict
wpDataTables scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 40/100) and includes CSV & Excel import, Google Sheets live sync and charts that Tableberg does not. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Tableberg: not included. wpDataTables: included. Lite links or imports Excel, CSV, XML, JSON and serialized PHP arrays.
Tableberg: not included. wpDataTables: paid version (Starter). Public Sheets auto-sync from Starter; private Sheets via the Google API from Standard.
Tableberg: not included. wpDataTables: included. 23 chart types (Google Charts, Chart.js) in Lite; Highcharts/ApexCharts from Standard.
Tableberg: not included. wpDataTables: paid version (Standard). MySQL query tables plus external MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL connections.
Tableberg: not included. wpDataTables: paid version (Starter). Advanced per-column filters from Starter; cascading filters need the paid Powerful Filters add-on.
Tableberg: not included. wpDataTables: paid version (Starter). Highlight rows, columns or cells by conditions (Conditional Formatting).
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FAQ
Which is better, Tableberg or wpDataTables?
wpDataTables scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 40/100) and includes CSV & Excel import, Google Sheets live sync and charts that Tableberg does not. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
wpDataTables includes 18 of the 18 features we track, against 7 for Tableberg. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Tableberg free?
Tableberg has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $29/yr.
Is wpDataTables free?
wpDataTables has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at £59/yr.
Feature data last changed 14 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Tableberg or wpDataTables. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.