Data Grids
Grid.js and Tabulator — two alternatives to DataTables with different strengths.
Grid.js
Search, sort and pagination in about 12 KB — no dependencies
Grid.js — custom cells
Badges and avatars rendered from data
Grid.js — server-style paging
10,000 rows paged from memory without freezing
Tabulator — editable grid
Double-click any cell to edit; changes are reflected below
Last edit: none yet
Tabulator — frozen columns & calculations
Scroll horizontally; the first column stays put and totals sit in the footer
Which one should you use?
| Need | Grid.js | Tabulator | DataTables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundle size | ~12 KB | ~120 KB | ~90 KB + jQuery |
| Requires jQuery | No | No | Yes |
| Inline editing | Built in | ||
| Grouping & column calcs | Built in | Via extensions | |
| Export buttons | Manual | Built in | Built in |
| Best for | Simple read-only tables | Spreadsheet-like editing | Existing jQuery apps |