Top Table Libraries

AFFiNE is an open-source, privacy-first, local-first, and next-gen knowledge base that combines the best features of Notion, Miro, and Trello.

Pros

• Offers a unique combination of document editing, whiteboarding, and task management in one platform
• Emphasizes privacy and local-first approach, giving users more control over their data
• Provides a modern and intuitive user interface with real-time collaboration features

Cons

• As a relatively new project, it may have fewer integrations and extensions compared to more established alternatives
• The learning curve might be steeper due to its multifunctional nature
• May lack some specialized features found in dedicated tools for specific tasks (e.g., advanced spreadsheet functions)

Note: AFFiNE is a full-fledged application rather than a code library, so a code example is not applicable in this case.

Tabler is a free and open-source HTML, CSS, and JavaScript framework for building responsive, customizable admin panels and dashboards.

Code Example

<div class="card">
  <div class="card-body">
    <h3 class="card-title">Card title</h3>
    <p>This is some card content.</p>
  </div>
</div>

Pros

• Offers a comprehensive set of UI components and layouts specifically designed for admin interfaces
• Provides a clean and modern design out of the box, requiring minimal customization
• Includes a wide range of pre-built pages and templates for common admin panel features

Cons

• Focused primarily on admin interfaces, making it less versatile for other types of web applications
• May have a steeper learning curve compared to more general-purpose CSS frameworks
• Lacks some advanced data manipulation features found in specialized table libraries like ag-Grid or Handsontable

SheetJS/sheetjs is a powerful JavaScript library for parsing, manipulating, and generating spreadsheet files in various formats.

Code Example

const workbook = XLSX.readFile('example.xlsx');
const worksheet = workbook.Sheets[workbook.SheetNames[0]];
const data = XLSX.utils.sheet_to_json(worksheet);

Pros

• Supports a wide range of spreadsheet formats, including XLS, XLSX, CSV, and more
• Offers both client-side and server-side functionality
• Provides extensive documentation and examples for easy implementation

Cons

• Large file size compared to some lightweight alternatives
• May have a steeper learning curve for complex operations
• Limited built-in styling options compared to some specialized spreadsheet libraries

TanStack/table is a headless UI library for building powerful tables and datagrids in React, Vue, and Solid.

Code Example

import { useTable } from '@tanstack/react-table'

const table = useTable({ columns, data })
return <table {...table.getTableProps()}>{/* ... */}</table>

Pros

• Highly flexible and customizable, allowing for complex table implementations
• Framework-agnostic, supporting multiple JavaScript frameworks
• Excellent performance with large datasets due to virtualization support

Cons

• Steeper learning curve compared to simpler table libraries
• Requires more setup and configuration than out-of-the-box solutions
• Lacks built-in UI components, requiring additional styling and implementation

Handsontable is a JavaScript data grid component that provides spreadsheet-like functionality for web applications.

Code Example

const container = document.getElementById('example');
const hot = new Handsontable(container, {
  data: [['', 'Tesla', 'Volvo', 'Toyota', 'Ford'],
         ['2019', 10, 11, 12, 13],
         ['2020', 20, 11, 14, 13],
         ['2021', 30, 15, 12, 13]]
});

Pros

• Offers a rich set of features including data binding, validation, and sorting out of the box.
• Provides excellent Excel-like functionality with cell merging and custom cell types.
• Has a well-documented API and extensive customization options.

Cons

• Commercial license required for many use cases, unlike some open-source alternatives.
• Can be resource-intensive for large datasets compared to lighter options like ag-Grid.
• Has a steeper learning curve compared to simpler table libraries like bootstrap-table.