A data table is one of the core parts of any modern data-driven web application. This UI element, also known as a data grid, offers a way to clearly present big data in a series of rows and columns. Such tables are especially valuable if they allow end-users to interact with data and introduce editing changes on the fly.

How to implement such a useful thing in your project? The first option is to write your own code. By doing that, you build a unique grid that fully complies with your requirements without extra adjustments. But such an approach will most likely require much time and effort. Therefore, it can be more reasonable to purchase a ready-made grid component, enabling you to speed up the whole development process and add a lot of helpful features.

I’ve prepared a list of commercial JavaScript editable table libraries and UI widgets that can be incorporated into applications. It has become a common practice to use JavaScript frameworks in coding undertakings, that is why these libraries offer framework integrations or even separate React, Vue.js, Angular components (Syncfusion, ExtJS, Ignite UI). It is also important to note that some of the grids included in this article are distributed as separate grid solutions, while others are shipped in a package with other UI components.

Without further ado, let us proceed with the review of these products and their key functionalities.

Ag-Grid

Bryntum Grid

DevExtreme Data Grid

DHTMLX Grid

FlexGrid (Wijmo)

Ignite UI Data Grid

Sencha Ext JS Grid

Syncfusion DataGrid

Webix DataTable

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