TableCrafter vs GravityView: which should you choose in 2026
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026
GravityView (now part of GravityKit) excels at rich directory-style layouts, map views, calendar views, and Gravity Flow integration, but requires an active Gravity Forms license on top of its own subscription, putting the combined entry cost above $130 per year. TableCrafter covers the same Gravity Forms table use case from a broader platform that also connects Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, and WooCommerce - all starting free with a 10-day card-free Pro trial.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | TableCrafter | GravityView |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier | Full-featured, unlimited rows | No free tier |
| 1-site annual price | $95.88/yr (Pro) | approx. $79/yr (GravityView) |
| Gravity Forms license also required | Not required | Yes (~$59+/yr extra) |
| Effective combined cost (new GF user) | $95.88/yr | $138+/yr |
| Card-free trial | 10 days, no card | Not offered |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days | 30 days |
| Data Sources | ||
| Gravity Forms entries as live source | ||
| Airtable, Notion, WooCommerce, external DB | ||
| Google Sheets, CSV, JSON, REST APIs | ||
| Display & Editing | ||
| Spreadsheet-style table view | ||
| Directory, card, and list layout views | ||
| Map layout view | ||
| Calendar layout view | ||
| Front-end inline cell editing | ||
| Filters and advanced search | ||
| CSV and Excel export | ||
| Gravity Flow integration | ||
GravityView pricing sourced from gravitykit.com, July 2026. Prices shown are in USD and may vary by region. Gravity Forms entry pricing sourced from gravityforms.com. TableCrafter pricing as of July 2026.
Choose TableCrafter if...
TableCrafter is the better fit when:
- You want a spreadsheet-style table for Gravity Forms entries with inline editing, sorting, and CSV export.
- You need data sources beyond Gravity Forms - Airtable, Notion, WooCommerce, Google Sheets, or external databases.
- You do not yet own Gravity Forms and want to keep the plugin stack lean.
- You want to evaluate Pro features for 10 days with no credit card before committing.
- You want a free tier that handles CSV, JSON, and Google Sheets with no row limits.
GravityView is the better fit when:
- You need map views, calendar views, or custom directory card layouts for Gravity Forms data.
- You are already deep in the GravityKit ecosystem: Gravity Forms, Gravity Flow, GravityMath.
- You need multi-step entry approval workflows via Gravity Flow integration.
- You are building a public-facing member directory or job board driven entirely by form submissions.
- You prefer a 30-day money-back window over a 7-day one.
Thinking about switching from GravityView? Our GravityView alternative guide walks through how to replicate common GravityView table and search setups using TableCrafter, including role-based column visibility and front-end editing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Gravity Forms license to use GravityView?
Yes. GravityView is an add-on that works on top of Gravity Forms. You need an active Gravity Forms license (starting around $59 per year for a single site) plus a GravityView license (starting around $79 per year). TableCrafter does not require Gravity Forms to get started; Gravity Forms is one of several optional Pro data sources you can connect if you already have it installed.
Can TableCrafter display Gravity Forms entries in a table view?
Yes. TableCrafter Pro connects directly to any Gravity Forms installation, maps form fields to columns, and renders the entries as a live, filterable, paginated table. You can allow front-end inline editing, restrict columns by WordPress user role, and export results to CSV or Excel. Setup takes under five minutes through the visual source configuration in the WordPress admin.
Does GravityView support data sources other than Gravity Forms?
GravityView is purpose-built for Gravity Forms data and does not natively connect to Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, WooCommerce, REST APIs, or external databases. If you need a table interface across multiple data sources, TableCrafter is designed for that use case with nine sources in the Pro plan.
How does the total cost compare when I include the Gravity Forms license?
If you already own Gravity Forms, GravityView core adds approximately $79 per year for a single site. If you do not own Gravity Forms, the combined first-year cost starts above $130 per year. TableCrafter Pro for one site is $95.88 per year and does not require any additional plugin. Both tools offer money-back guarantees and lifetime license options. Verify current prices at gravitykit.com/pricing before purchasing.
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