WP Grid Builder is a WordPress plugin for creating grids, layouts, and filters with a powerful admin interface.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $149/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP Grid Builder
WP Grid Builder vs wpDataTables
wpDataTables wins 4 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | WP Grid Builder | wpDataTables |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 6.9/10 |
| Starts at | $149/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 15 days (better) |
| Billing | One-time payment | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 60K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 30% off | 70% off (better) |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Wpgridbuilder | Melograno Ventures |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose WP Grid Builder if…
- Sites that need filtered post or product grids
- Sites built with Elementor or Oxygen
Choose wpDataTables if…
- Sites that publish data tables or price lists
- Teams that manage data in Excel or Google Sheets
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
WP Grid Builder
- Grid and facet blocks
- Shortcodes
- Elementor and Oxygen integrations
- License transfer and upgrade
- Staging sites
- Ticket support
wpDataTables
- Excel-like table editor
- Imports from many data sources
- Dynamic charts
- Search, filtering and export
- Responsive tables
- WooCommerce integration
Pros and cons
WP Grid Builder
- Faceted search for grids
- Works with Elementor and Oxygen
- Staging site domains do not count toward activation
- No free version
- Only two Gutenberg blocks (grid and facet)
- Support is by ticket only
wpDataTables
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Excel-like editor with merged cells and cell formatting
- Imports from Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, JSON and XML
- Lifetime licenses available for every paid tier
- No trial version; the only refund option is a 15-day money-back guarantee
- Webhooks start at the Pro plan and the public REST API needs Developer
- WooCommerce integration is not included in Starter
Pricing plans
WP Grid Builder
BasicStarts here
$149
1 site sites
- All add-ons included
- Lifetime support
- Lifetime updates
Premium
$299
3 sites sites
- All add-ons included
- Lifetime support
- Lifetime updates
Ultimate
$749
100 sites sites
- All add-ons included
- Lifetime support
- Lifetime updates
wpDataTables
StarterStarts here
$49/year
1 site
- 1 domain per year
- Unlimited tables and charts
- 1 year of premium support and updates
Standard
$79/year
1 site
- WooCommerce integration
- Folders and categories
- Fixed headers and columns
Standard Lifetime
$199 lifetime
1 site
- 1 domain
- Lifetime premium support and updates
- Same features as Standard
What Reddit says
WP Grid Builder
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
wpDataTables
Reddit posts about wpDataTables are mostly how-to questions on tables, charts and calculations, with little praise. The recurring complaints are search behaving unexpectedly, including a 2026 report that the search box stopped working after the download tools were turned off.
WP Grid Builder vs wpDataTables questions
Is WP Grid Builder better than wpDataTables?
On our comparison wpDataTables comes out ahead on 4 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, WP Grid Builder or wpDataTables?
WP Grid Builder starts at $149/year and wpDataTables starts at $49/year.
Can I get WP Grid Builder or wpDataTables cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WP Grid Builder was 30% off last year. wpDataTables was 70% off last year.
Both products
wpDataTables is a WordPress table plugin designed for easy and intuitive table creation and management, suitable for various types of users including businesses and developers.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for wpDataTables
