SvGrid vs @vincjo/datatables

@vincjo/datatables is a great minimal pick when you want to keep your own table markup and just need sort / filter / paginate. SvGrid is the fuller grid - virtualization, Excel filters, editing, a render component - for heavier apps.

Migration guide: moving from @vincjo/datatables to SvGrid

See the full feature-by-feature comparison.

The bottom line

For a small sort/filter/paginate list you keep full control over, @vincjo/datatables is delightfully light. The moment you need virtualization, Excel-style filters, editing, or grouping, SvGrid is the grid that already has them.

Frequently asked questions

SvGrid vs @vincjo/datatables - which to pick?

Pick @vincjo/datatables for a small, markup-controlled table; pick SvGrid when you need virtualization, editing, filters, or grouping. Both are MIT and Svelte-native.

Is @vincjo/datatables lighter than SvGrid?

Yes, for a simple table it is smaller. SvGrid carries more because it ships a virtualized render component and a full feature set.

Can SvGrid be headless like @vincjo/datatables?

Yes - its headless core lets you keep your own markup, the same way @vincjo/datatables does.