Quick Answer
The free version of WP Table Builder includes the drag and drop builder, unlimited tables, 7 elements (Text, Button, Image, List, Star Rating, Custom HTML, Shortcode), responsive controls, sorting, horizontal scrolling and CSV/XML import and export. WP Table Builder Pro adds 7 more elements, 27 more templates, the AI Assistant, search, pagination, sticky rows and columns, highlighted rows and columns, lazy-loaded images and advanced cell, row and column styling.
This page lists exactly which WP Table Builder features are free and which need WP Table Builder Pro, based on WP Table Builder 2.3. Pro is an add-on: you keep the free plugin installed and activate Pro on top of it.
Quick comparison #
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited tables | Yes | Yes |
| Drag and drop builder, undo and redo, block tree | Yes | Yes |
| Elements | 7 | 14 |
| Built-in templates | 1 | 28 |
| Save your own tables as templates | No | Yes |
| AI Assistant | No | Yes |
| Responsive tablet and mobile layouts | Yes | Yes |
| Disable a breakpoint | No | Yes |
| Hide a column on mobile | Yes | Yes |
| Horizontal scrolling | Yes | Yes |
| Sorting | Yes | Yes |
| Search | No | Yes |
| Pagination | No | Yes |
| Sticky row and column | No | Yes |
| Highlight row or column | No | Yes |
| Lazy loading for images | No | Yes |
| Import CSV, XML, ZIP and export CSV, XML | Yes | Yes |
| Gutenberg block, Elementor, Divi, shortcode | Yes | Yes |
Elements #
| Element | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Yes | Yes |
| Button | Yes | Yes |
| Image | Yes | Yes |
| List | Yes | Yes |
| Star Rating | Yes | Yes |
| Custom HTML | Yes | Yes |
| Shortcode | Yes | Yes |
| Circle Rating | No | Yes |
| Icon | No | Yes |
| Ribbon | No | Yes |
| Styled List | No | Yes |
| Text Icon | No | Yes |
| Progress Bar | No | Yes |
| Badge | No | Yes |
Table building #
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Add and delete rows and columns | Yes | Yes |
| Merge and split cells | Yes | Yes |
| Duplicate a row or column | No | Yes |
| Move (reorder) rows and columns | No | Yes |
| Make a cell empty | No | Yes |
| Use th cells for the first row | Yes | Yes |
| Tags for organizing tables | Yes | Yes |
Styling #
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Table border, inner border, border radius | Yes | Yes |
| Header, odd row, even row and hover backgrounds | Yes | Yes |
| Cell padding, table padding, alignment, max width | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical alignment and content distribution | Yes | Yes |
| Text tag (paragraph or H1 to H6), font family, font size per text element | Yes | Yes |
| Table-wide font color, link color and font size | No | Yes |
| Row-only or column-only borders, cell border radius | No | Yes |
| Separate rows and columns (spacing between cells) | No | Yes |
| Cell background and cell border | No | Yes |
| Row background | No | Yes |
| Padding and margin on elements | No | Yes |
| Button label, image size relative to self, list item tooltips | No | Yes |
| Custom CSS (per table and global) | Yes | Yes |
Is WP Table Builder Pro worth it? #
The free version is enough for simple data tables and basic comparison tables. Pro is worth it if you build affiliate, pricing or product comparison tables where conversion matters (badges, ribbons, highlighted columns, styled lists), long tables that need search, pagination or sticky headers, or if you want to build tables faster with templates and the AI Assistant.
Every WP Table Builder Pro plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. See current plans and prices on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions #
What is the difference between WP Table Builder Free and Pro?
Free includes the builder, unlimited tables, 7 elements, responsive controls, sorting and import/export. Pro adds 7 more elements, 27 more templates, the AI Assistant, search, pagination, sticky rows and columns, highlighting, lazy loading and advanced styling.
Do I need to keep the free plugin installed when I use Pro?
Yes. WP Table Builder Pro is an add-on that runs on top of the free WP Table Builder plugin. Keep both installed, activated and up to date.
Will my tables break if my Pro license expires?
Your tables stay on your site. Pro features need an active Pro plugin to work, and updates and support need an active license.
Is sorting a Pro feature?
No. Sorting tables by column or row is included in the free version. Search and pagination are Pro features.
Does the free version include templates?
Yes, one template (Employee Table). Pro unlocks all 28 built-in templates and lets you save your own.
