Ninja Tables vs Elfsight
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Ninja Tables focuses on creating data tables inside wordpress. Elfsight focuses on embeddable website widgets (social feeds, reviews, forms). For embeddable data widgets from 10+ sources, Shareables is a third option starting at $6/mo.
Overview
Ninja Tables
WordPress table plugin
Creating data tables inside WordPress. Target audience: wordpress users needing responsive data tables.
Elfsight
Website widgets for your site
Embeddable website widgets (social feeds, reviews, forms). Target audience: website owners wanting plug-and-play widgets.
Strengths and weaknesses
Ninja Tables
Strengths
- + Deep table-specific features (sorting, filtering, pagination, search)
- + Native WordPress integration
- + WooCommerce product table support
- + Drag-and-drop table builder
Weaknesses
- - WordPress-only (not usable on other platforms)
- - Only creates tables, no other widget types
- - Limited data source support
- - Requires WordPress maintenance and hosting
Elfsight
Strengths
- + Massive widget library (80+ types)
- + Social media feed widgets (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube)
- + Review aggregation widgets (Google Reviews, Yelp, TripAdvisor)
- + Chat, popups, countdown timers, and marketing widgets
Weaknesses
- - No spreadsheet or database integration
- - All data is manually configured or from social APIs
- - Per-widget pricing adds up with multiple widgets
- - Cannot display your own custom data from Airtable/Sheets
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 Elfsight if you need...
- Social media feed widgets on websites
- Displaying Google Reviews or Yelp reviews
- Marketing widgets (popups, CTAs, countdown timers)
- One-off interactive elements
A third option: Shareables
If neither Ninja Tables nor Elfsight is the right fit, Shareables offers a different approach. No-code platform that turns Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, and 10+ other data sources into embeddable website widgets and standalone sites. Set up in under 5 minutes with no coding required.
Why consider Shareables?
Starting at $6/mo · Free tier available
Pricing comparison
| Ninja Tables | Elfsight | Shareables | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $49/year | $5/mo per app | $6/mo |
| Model | per-site license | per-app | per-widget |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your needs. Ninja Tables is best for wordpress users who specifically need responsive data tables. Elfsight is best for social media feed widgets on websites. For embeddable data widgets from 10+ sources, Shareables is a strong third option starting at $6/mo.
If you need embeddable data widgets from spreadsheets and databases, Shareables supports 10+ data sources, offers 20+ widget templates, and starts at $6/mo. It is a good fit if neither Ninja Tables nor Elfsight meets your embedding or multi-source needs.