SvGrid vs Grid.js
Grid.js is a small, elegant, framework-agnostic table library focused on the essentials, MIT-licensed.
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Verdict
Grid.js is a lovely lightweight pick for search / sort / paginate. SvGrid is the fuller, Svelte-native grid when you need virtualization, editing, grouping, or large datasets.
At a glance
| Fact | SvGrid | Grid.js | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest version | 3.0.3 | 6.2.0 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Licence field on npm | MIT | MIT | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Last published | 11 Sep 2026 | 3 Mar 2024 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Svelte 5 support | Native (Svelte 5 runes) | No Svelte package (JavaScript) | 12 Sep 2026 |
| npm downloads, 30 days to 10 Sep 2026 | 16,900 | 161,000 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Bundle, minified + gzip | 99.7 KB JS + 11.3 KB CSS | 17.8 KB JS + 2.4 KB CSS | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Frameworks | Svelte 5 | JavaScript | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Pricing | MIT core; @svgrid/enterprise from $299 per developer per year (Indie, under $1M revenue), $599 for Enterprise | Grid.js is MIT, free and open source; no licence is sold | 12 Sep 2026 |
Bundle sizes: each package built alone with Vite in library mode, minified, gzip level 9, Svelte kept external where a package uses it (it is a peer dependency). SvGrid 3.0.28 measured 29 Oct 2026 with packages/grid/scripts/measure-size.mjs; gridjs 6.2.0 entry `Grid` measured 12 Sep 2026 with packages/grid/scripts/measure-competitor-bundles.mjs.
Overview
Grid.js keeps a deliberately small surface: search, sort, pagination, and basic server-side data, rendered through a tiny vanilla-JS core with framework wrappers. It is MIT-licensed and easy to learn.
SvGrid trades that minimalism for depth: a Svelte-5-native render component with virtualization, an Excel-style filter menu, inline editing, grouping, tree data, and an imperative API.
Looking for a Grid.js alternative for Svelte?
Grid.js is deliberately small and covers the essentials well. People outgrow it at the same points every time: virtualization for large datasets, inline editing, row grouping and server-side data. SvGrid has those, and keeps a headless core so a simple table does not have to carry the weight of the full component.
What they have in common
- MIT-licensed.
- Search, sort, and pagination out of the box.
- Server-side data support.
- Small, approachable API.
Where SvGrid is stronger
- Svelte 5 native instead of a vanilla core + wrapper.
- Row + column virtualization for large datasets.
- Excel-style filters, inline editing, grouping, tree, master/detail.
- Headless engine + imperative API + @svgrid/mcp.
Where Grid.js is stronger
- Tiny footprint if all you need is search / sort / paginate.
- Framework-agnostic core.
- Very fast to learn for a simple table.
Feature by feature
Yes: shipped in the package. Partial: needs extra work or a companion package. Paid tier: only in a paid edition. No: not available. n/a: does not apply.
| Feature | SvGrid | Grid.js |
|---|---|---|
| Svelte 5 native | Yes | No - vanilla JavaScript with React, Angular and Vue wrappers |
| Search / sort / paginate | Yes | Yes |
| Excel-style filters | Yes | No |
| Inline editing | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | No |
| Grouping / tree / master-detail | Yes | No |
| Footprint for a simple table | Partial - Larger | Yes - Tiny |
| AI / MCP integration | Yes | No |
When to choose SvGrid
- You need virtualization, editing, grouping, or tree data.
- You are on Svelte 5 and want a native component.
- You expect the table to grow beyond search / sort / paginate.
When to choose Grid.js
- You only need search / sort / paginate over a modest dataset.
- You want the smallest possible footprint.
- You want a framework-agnostic drop-in.
Migration effort
Estimated effort: 30 minutes to 1 hour per table.
What you give up:
- A very small library for a simple table on any page.
- Wrappers for React, Angular and Vue.
Live example
Excel-style filters: open it in the gallery for the source and the full-size version.
The bottom line
Grid.js is a lovely minimalist table for search, sort, and paginate. When you outgrow that - virtualization, editing, grouping, tree - SvGrid is the Svelte-native grid that already covers it.
Frequently asked questions
SvGrid vs Grid.js - which should I choose?
Grid.js for a small table that only needs search, sort, and paginate; SvGrid when you need virtualization, editing, Excel-style filters, or grouping.
Is SvGrid heavier than Grid.js?
Yes, because it does much more. For a trivial table Grid.js is lighter; for a real data grid SvGrid pays for itself.
Does SvGrid support server-side data like Grid.js?
Yes - externalSort and externalFilter, plus the onSortingChange and onFiltersChange events.
Is SvGrid a good Grid.js alternative for Svelte?
Grid.js is deliberately small and covers the essentials well. People outgrow it at the same points every time: virtualization for large datasets, inline editing, row grouping and server-side data. SvGrid has those, and keeps a headless core so a simple table does not have to carry the weight of the full component.
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Sources and last verified
Every claim on this page was last checked on 12 Sep 2026. Versions, licences and download counts come from the npm registry; feature and pricing statements from the pages listed below.
- gridjs-site: Free and open source under MIT; works with React, Angular, Vue and vanilla JavaScript; an extensible data pipeline (checked 12 Sep 2026)