Shareables
ElfsightElfsight vs. Shareables
Elfsight offers 80+ marketing and social widgets (Instagram feeds, Google Reviews, popups). Shareables connects to databases to display your own data as 20+ widget types. Choose Elfsight for social/marketing widgets; choose Shareables for data-driven display widgets.
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026At a glance
| Functionalities | Shareables | Elfsight |
|---|---|---|
| Widget variety | Elfsight has 80+ widgets covering social, reviews, chat, etc. | Elfsight has 80+ widgets covering social, reviews, chat, etc. |
| Data source support | To databases | Manual config |
| Database integration | No spreadsheet/database connection | No spreadsheet/database connection |
| Embeddability | Both are embed-first | Both are embed-first |
| Social media widgets | Elfsight has Instagram, TikTok, Facebook feeds | Elfsight has Instagram, TikTok, Facebook feeds |
| Pricing value | Bundles more | Per-app pricing adds up |
Detailed comparison
Data Connection
Elfsight widgets pull from social media APIs (Instagram, Facebook, Google Reviews) or use manually entered content. There is no spreadsheet or database connection.
Shareables widgets connect directly to your data sources: Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, Excel, and more. Content updates automatically when your data changes.
Bottom line: For displaying your own data from spreadsheets or databases, Shareables is the right tool. For social feeds and reviews, Elfsight is purpose-built.
Widget Focus
Elfsight focuses on marketing and social widgets: Instagram feeds, review widgets, chat widgets, popups, countdown timers, and CTAs.
Shareables focuses on data display: product catalogs, event calendars, blogs, FAQs, testimonial walls, job boards, charts, and more.
Bottom line: They serve different needs. Many teams use both.
Pricing
| Shareables | Elfsight | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Elfsight branding, limited views) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $5/mo per app |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $10/mo per app |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | $25/mo per app |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-app |
Strengths and weaknesses
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
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 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
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
“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
“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
“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. Elfsight does not connect to databases or spreadsheets. Shareables is designed for this, supporting 10+ data sources.
Use Elfsight for social media feeds, Google Reviews, and marketing popups. Use Shareables for data-driven widgets from your own databases.
Yes. They serve different purposes. Use Elfsight for social/marketing widgets and Shareables for data display widgets.