The Best Ninja Tables Alternative for Data Widgets
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Ninja Tables is a WordPress table plugin with rich sorting and filtering features. Shareables creates 20+ widget types on any website from 10+ data sources. Choose Ninja Tables for complex WordPress tables; choose Shareables for broader widget variety on any platform.
Why people look for Ninja Tables alternatives
- 1Need widgets beyond just tables (cards, calendars, charts)
- 2Using a platform other than WordPress
- 3Want to connect to Airtable, Notion, or other databases
- 4Need embeddable widgets that work on any site
Shareables: a better fit for data display
Looking for a Ninja Tables alternative? Shareables works on any website (not just WordPress), supports 10+ data sources, and offers 20+ widget types beyond just tables.
Shareables works on any website; Ninja Tables is WordPress-only
Shareables has 20+ template types; Ninja Tables only does tables
Shareables connects to 10+ data sources
Ninja Tables has deeper table-specific features within WordPress
Detailed comparison
Platform Support
Ninja Tables is a WordPress plugin. It requires a WordPress installation and only works within the WordPress ecosystem.
Shareables generates embed codes that work on any website: WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, custom HTML, or any platform that accepts embed codes.
Bottom line: If you're on WordPress and staying there, both work. For any other platform, Shareables is the only option.
Widget Types
Ninja Tables creates data tables. That's its entire focus. It does tables well, with sorting, filtering, search, and pagination.
Shareables offers 20+ widget types: tables, cards, calendars, blogs, product catalogs, FAQs, testimonial walls, charts, job boards, and more.
Bottom line: Need only tables? Ninja Tables is solid. Need variety? Shareables covers far more ground.
Shareables vs Ninja Tables at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  Ninja Tables |
|---|---|---|
| Table features | Ninja Tables has deeper table-specific features for WordPress | Ninja Tables has deeper table-specific features for WordPress |
| Widget variety | 20+ template types | Does tables |
| Data source support | 10+ | Google Sheets and CSV |
| Platform support | WordPress only vs any website | WordPress only vs any website |
| Non-table layouts | Cards, calendars, etc. | Tables only |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | Ninja Tables | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Basic tables, limited features) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $49/year |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $99/year (20 sites) |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | $199/year (unlimited sites) |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-site license |
Who should choose what?
Choose Ninja Tables if you need...
- WordPress users who specifically need responsive data tables
- WooCommerce product tables
- WordPress sites with complex table requirements (sorting, search, pagination)
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 Ninja Tables
Export your data to Google Sheets or CSV, then connect to Shareables. Or connect your original data source directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Shareables generates embed codes that work in WordPress. You get tables plus 20+ other widget types, with data from 10+ sources.
No. Ninja Tables is a WordPress plugin. Shareables works on any website or platform.