TableCrafter vs wpDataTables: which should you choose in 2026
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026
TableCrafter's free tier includes unlimited rows, JSON, CSV, Google Sheets, and REST API sources with no time limit and no credit card required. If your workflow centers on MySQL or PostgreSQL queries and rich charting across 80-plus chart types, wpDataTables is a mature option; if you need Gravity Forms, Airtable, Notion, or WooCommerce as live table sources with a card-free trial, TableCrafter is the sharper starting point.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | TableCrafter | wpDataTables |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier | Full-featured, unlimited rows | Limited (restricted sources) |
| 1-site annual price | $95.88/yr (Pro) | $59/yr (Starter) |
| 3-site plan | $167.88/yr | $184/yr (Pro) |
| Lifetime option | ||
| Card-free trial | 10 days, no card | Not offered |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days | 15 days |
| Data Sources | ||
| CSV, JSON, REST APIs, Google Sheets, Excel | ||
| MySQL / PostgreSQL connection | ||
| MSSQL connection | ||
| Gravity Forms entries as live source | ||
| Airtable and Notion as live sources | ||
| WooCommerce orders and products | ||
| Display, Editing & Export | ||
| Filters (text, dropdown, multi-select, range) | ||
| Inline cell editing (click to edit in table) | ||
| CSV and Excel export | ||
| Built-in charts (80+ types) | ||
| GPL-licensed, open-source plugin | ||
wpDataTables pricing sourced from a third-party 2026 review. Verify current prices at wpdatatables.com/pricing before purchasing. TableCrafter pricing as of July 2026.
Choose TableCrafter if...
TableCrafter is the better fit when:
- Your data lives in Gravity Forms, Airtable, Notion, or WooCommerce and you need it as a live table source.
- You want the free tier to cover sorting, filtering, CSV export, and unlimited rows without an upgrade.
- You want to test Pro features for 10 days with no credit card.
- You are building a mixed-source dashboard (for example, Google Sheets plus a REST API in the same view).
- You want two-way write-back so table edits update the original source.
wpDataTables is the better fit when:
- Your tables pull directly from MySQL, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL with custom queries.
- You need rich charting - wpDataTables supports 80-plus chart types across five chart engines.
- Spreadsheet-upload is your primary workflow and you prefer a plugin that has been in market for 10-plus years.
- You need unlimited-domain coverage at a single price (Developer plan).
- You do not need Gravity Forms, Airtable, or Notion as direct data sources.
Already on wpDataTables and thinking about switching? Our wpDataTables migration guide walks through exporting your tables and reconnecting each source in TableCrafter, including how to handle MySQL query-based tables.
Frequently asked questions
Can wpDataTables connect to Gravity Forms entries?
wpDataTables does not offer a native Gravity Forms data source. It can import data from spreadsheets, MySQL-compatible databases, and CSV files. If you need to display Gravity Forms entries as a table, TableCrafter Pro connects directly to any Gravity Forms form and renders the entries live, with optional inline editing and role-based column visibility.
Does TableCrafter support direct MySQL queries like wpDataTables?
TableCrafter Pro includes an external database connector for MySQL and PostgreSQL. wpDataTables Standard and above also support MSSQL and remote database connections, which TableCrafter does not yet cover. If MSSQL is your primary source, wpDataTables has the deeper SQL integration today.
Which plugin has better charting support?
wpDataTables includes 80-plus chart types across ApexCharts, HighCharts, Chart.js, and other engines - charting is a core part of its product. TableCrafter does not include built-in charts; it focuses on interactive tables, inline editing, and multi-source connectivity. If charts are central to your project, wpDataTables is the stronger fit.
Can I import my existing wpDataTables tables into TableCrafter?
Yes. The TableCrafter wpDataTables migration guide walks through exporting your data and connecting the source to a new TableCrafter table. Because wpDataTables often relies on MySQL queries rather than file uploads, the main step is redirecting the source connection in TableCrafter's data source settings.
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