Simple Table vs. Syncfusion DataGrid

Syncfusion has established itself as a comprehensive enterprise UI component suite, offering over 80 components including their DataGrid. With a commercial license requirement for most businesses—priced at $995/developer/year (though free for companies with less than $1M in annual revenue)—Syncfusion represents a significant investment in a full-featured ecosystem. However, many development teams find themselves using only a fraction of the component suite, primarily needing just the data grid functionality. This is where Simple Table presents a compelling alternative for teams seeking powerful data grid capabilities without the overhead of an entire component library. At 31 kB compared to Syncfusion's 1 MB (minified + gzipped), Simple Table delivers exceptional performance with core data grid features that rival Syncfusion's capabilities—all while remaining completely free. This comparison examines whether you can achieve your data grid goals without the licensing costs, bundle overhead, and component library lock-in that Syncfusion demands. We'll break down the true cost of ownership and help you determine if Simple Table can deliver the enterprise-level functionality your application needs without the enterprise price tag.