Shareables
Common NinjaCommon Ninja vs. Shareables
Common Ninja offers many generic embeddable widgets with manual data entry. Shareables connects to 10+ data sources for live-updating widgets. Choose Common Ninja for one-off interactive elements; choose Shareables for data-driven widgets that stay in sync.
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026At a glance
| Functionalities | Shareables | Common Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Widget variety | Both have many widgets | Different focus areas |
| Data source support | To databases | Manual data entry |
| Embeddability | Both are embed-first tools | Both are embed-first tools |
| Real-time data sync | Syncs live | Requires manual updates |
| Pricing value | Shareables starts cheaper with more data features | Shareables starts cheaper with more data features |
Detailed comparison
Data Management
Common Ninja widgets use manually entered data. You type content directly into their widget editor. Updates require editing each widget individually.
Shareables widgets pull data from your existing database or spreadsheet. Update your Airtable base or Google Sheet, and the widget updates automatically.
Bottom line: If you have data in a spreadsheet or database, Shareables eliminates manual entry and keeps widgets in sync.
Widget Types
Common Ninja has a large library of interactive widgets: comparison tables, brackets, before/after sliders, social feeds, and more. They are designed for general-purpose use.
Shareables has 20+ templates purpose-built for data display: product catalogs, blogs, event calendars, job boards, testimonial walls, and more.
Bottom line: Common Ninja has more variety in interactive widgets. Shareables has deeper templates for data-driven content.
Pricing
| Shareables | Common Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Limited views, Common Ninja branding) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $9/mo |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $29/mo |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | Custom |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-widget |
Strengths and weaknesses
Common Ninja
Strengths
- + Wide variety of interactive widgets (comparison tables, before/after sliders, brackets)
- + Works on any website platform
- + Simple drag-and-drop widget configuration
- + Good for one-off interactive elements
Weaknesses
- - No database/spreadsheet integration (manual data entry)
- - Data updates require editing each widget manually
- - Widgets are static until you manually update content
- - Can become expensive with multiple widgets
Shareables
Strengths
- + Supports 10+ data sources (Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, Excel, Trello, and more)
- + Embeddable widgets that work on any website or page builder
- + 20+ widget templates (blog, products, events, FAQ, testimonials, charts, and more)
- + Quick setup, under 5 minutes from data to live widget
Weaknesses
- - No user authentication or login portals
- - No form submissions or data write-back
- - Newer platform, smaller community compared to established players
- - Limited to displaying and presenting data (read-only)
Who should choose what?
Choose Common Ninja if you need...
- Adding one-off interactive elements (brackets, sliders, before/after)
- Websites needing comparison tables with manually entered data
- Quick, no-data-source widgets for simple use cases
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
What customers say
“For product showcases and micro-directories, Shareables feels like a perfect starter replacement for Softr, Glide, and CommonNinja — especially when embeds and flexibility matter. Setup was fast. I connected my data, picked a layout, and published in minutes. Embeds worked exactly how I needed. Audio players, videos, and custom elements felt native inside the listings, not bolted on. Simple tool. Fast results. Exactly what I needed.”
Prashant
Mahakatha
“This is a game-changer for our agency in terms of enhancing our clients' experience without complicating our backend support, as the clients can simply update spreadsheet information in real time. Once it's set up and optimized, it's pretty much plug and play. If you want dynamic content displayed in a very digestible, beautifully presented format, Shareables will be a great tool for you. Ryan also provides very fast support to solve all my questions.”
Byron
Aranka Media
“Shareables is exactly what I was looking for to quickly build and share curated directories. The interface is incredibly clean, and the setup process is fast and intuitive. I looked into heavier directory tools like Brilliant Directories and also considered building custom frontends connected to Airtable. Those solutions felt too bulky, expensive, and time-consuming. Shareables strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and functionality.”
Noah Reed
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Common Ninja widgets use manually entered data. Shareables connects to Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, and 7+ other data sources for live-updating widgets.
Shareables. It connects to your product data in Airtable or Google Sheets and updates automatically. With Common Ninja, you'd need to manually enter and update every product.