What are some free alternatives to using Google Sheets and Google Data Studio to create a responsive, filterable, and sortable dynamic table on a simple website built with Webflow?
TL;DR
- Webflow CMS + Jetboost: Use CMS Collections for table data and integrate Jetboost for filtering and sorting.
- Airtable + Table2Site/Softr: Set up an Airtable Base and embed it in Webflow for interactive tables.
- DataTables.js: Embed an HTML table and apply DataTables.js for sorting, filtering, and pagination.
- Glide/Google Apps Script: Use Glide for a no-code table or Google Apps Script to fetch data from Google Sheets.
For creating a responsive, filterable, and sortable dynamic table in Webflow without using Google Sheets or Google Data Studio, consider these free alternatives:
1. Webflow CMS with Jetboost (Limited Free Option)
- Webflow CMS allows dynamic collections, which you can structure as a table.
- Jetboost (a third-party tool) offers real-time filtering and sorting, with a free tier that supports limited functionality.
- Steps:
- Create a CMS Collection for your table data.
- Use Collection Lists to structure the table layout.
- Integrate Jetboost for interactive filtering and sorting.
2. Airtable with Table2Site or Softr
- Airtable provides an easy-to-use database with API support.
- Use Table2Site or Softr (free versions have limitations) to embed an interactive table.
- Steps:
- Set up an Airtable Base with structured table data.
- Embed the table in Webflow using Table2Site (iframe) or Softr.
3. DataTables.js (JavaScript-Based)
- DataTables.js is a free jQuery plugin that enables sorting, filtering, and pagination.
- Requires custom JavaScript in Webflow’s Embed element.
- Steps:
- Create a static HTML table in Webflow.
- Add the DataTables.js script using an Embed block.
4. Glide or Google Apps Script (Automation-Based)
- Glide allows data-driven tables powered by an Airtable-like backend.
- Google Apps Script can turn a Google Sheet into a JSON API, which you can then load into Webflow using JavaScript.
- Steps:
- Import your data into Glide or Google Apps Script.
- Embed the table using a public link or JavaScript fetch requests.
Summary
For Webflow-native solutions, use Webflow CMS + Jetboost (for simple filtering) or DataTables.js (for advanced control). If you prefer external data sources, Airtable with Table2Site or Softr is a solid choice. Need a no-code interactive table? Glide or Google Apps Script can help.