The Best Zapier Tables Alternative for Data Widgets
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Zapier Tables is a lightweight database with built-in automations, included with Zapier plans. Shareables creates embeddable widgets from 10+ existing data sources at $6/mo. Choose Zapier Tables for automation workflows; choose Shareables for public data display.
Why people look for Zapier Tables alternatives
- 1Need to display data from Airtable, Sheets, or Notion
- 2Want embeddable widgets on your website
- 3Need more display templates and customization
- 4Don't want to pay for full Zapier just for data display
Shareables: a better fit for data display
Looking for a Zapier Tables alternative for displaying data? Shareables connects to your existing data sources and provides 20+ embeddable widget templates.
Shareables connects to 10+ data sources; Zapier Tables uses its own database
Shareables has 20+ display templates; Zapier Tables has basic interfaces
Shareables embeds on any website; Zapier Tables is for internal sharing
Zapier Tables has built-in automations; Shareables focuses on display
Detailed comparison
Approach
Zapier Tables is a database-first tool. You store data in Zapier Tables and build basic interfaces on top. Its strength is automation.
Shareables connects to your existing data sources (Airtable, Sheets, Notion, etc.) and creates visual widgets for display on websites.
Bottom line: Zapier Tables is for managing data with automation. Shareables is for displaying existing data beautifully.
Shareables vs Zapier Tables at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  Zapier Tables |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Zapier Tables has built-in Zapier automations | Zapier Tables has built-in Zapier automations |
| Widget variety | Basic interfaces vs 20+ templates | Basic interfaces vs 20+ templates |
| Data source support | Zapier Tables only vs 10+ sources | Zapier Tables only vs 10+ sources |
| Embeddability | Basic sharing vs native embed codes | Basic sharing vs native embed codes |
| Display customization | Limited layouts vs 20+ customizable templates | Limited layouts vs 20+ customizable templates |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | Zapier Tables | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Limited records and interfaces) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $20/mo (Zapier Professional) |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $69/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | Custom |
| Pricing model | per-widget | included with Zapier |
Who should choose what?
Choose Zapier Tables if you need...
- Zapier users who need a simple database with automation
- Teams already paying for Zapier
- Internal data management with automated workflows
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 Zapier Tables
Export Zapier Tables data to Google Sheets or CSV, then connect to Shareables. Or use Zapier to sync data to a supported source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zapier Tables interfaces can be shared via link but are not designed for public website embedding. Shareables provides native embed codes for any website.