The Best miniExtensions Alternative for Data Widgets
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
miniExtensions builds Airtable-specific extensions (forms, calendars, portals) at $15/mo each. Shareables offers 20+ widget templates from 10+ data sources starting at $6/mo. Choose miniExtensions for deep Airtable forms; choose Shareables for affordable, multi-source data display.
Why people look for miniExtensions alternatives
- 1Need data sources beyond Airtable
- 2Want all widget types included in one plan instead of per-extension pricing
- 3Need public-facing display widgets on your website
- 4Looking for simpler, more affordable pricing
Shareables: a better fit for data display
Looking for a miniExtensions alternative? Shareables includes 20+ widget types in one plan with 10+ data source support, starting at $6/mo instead of $15/mo per extension.
Shareables includes 20+ templates in one plan; miniExtensions charges per extension
Shareables supports 10+ data sources; miniExtensions is Airtable only
miniExtensions has forms with write-back; Shareables is read-only display
Shareables starts at $6/mo for 3 widgets; 3 miniExtensions would cost $45+/mo
Detailed comparison
Pricing Model
miniExtensions charges per extension, starting at $15/mo each. Need forms, a calendar, and a portal? That is $45+/mo.
Shareables includes all 20+ widget types in every plan. The $6/mo Basic plan includes 3 widgets of any type.
Bottom line: Shareables is far more cost-effective when you need multiple widget types.
Data Sources
miniExtensions works exclusively with Airtable.
Shareables connects to 10+ data sources.
Bottom line: If you use anything beyond Airtable, Shareables is the only option.
Shareables vs miniExtensions at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  miniExtensions |
|---|---|---|
| Airtable integration depth | miniExtensions is deeply Airtable-native | miniExtensions is deeply Airtable-native |
| Widget variety | 20+ templates | Focused extensions |
| Data source support | Airtable only vs 10+ | Airtable only vs 10+ |
| Form building | miniExtensions has excellent Airtable forms | miniExtensions has excellent Airtable forms |
| Embeddability | More embed options | Both can embed |
| Pricing value | Per-extension pricing adds up fast | Per-extension pricing adds up fast |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | miniExtensions | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Limited features per extension) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $15/mo per extension |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $30/mo per extension |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | — |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-extension |
Who should choose what?
Choose miniExtensions if you need...
- Airtable power users needing forms that write back to bases
- Teams wanting Airtable-specific calendar or Gantt views
- Airtable portals with search and filtering
Choose Shareables if you need...
- Teams that want to display spreadsheet/database data on their website
- No-code builders who need embeddable widgets
- Small businesses wanting a quick, affordable data-driven site
- Agencies managing multiple client widgets
- Anyone using Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion as a CMS
Switching from miniExtensions
Connect the same Airtable base to Shareables. For display needs, it is a direct replacement. For forms and write-back, you'd still need miniExtensions or another form tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually yes, especially for multiple widget types. Shareables starts at $6/mo for 3 widgets. miniExtensions charges $15+/mo per extension, so multiple extensions add up quickly.
No. Shareables is for data display, not data collection. If you need forms that write to Airtable, miniExtensions (or Fillout) is the right tool. For display, Shareables is more cost-effective.