UI libraries
Best React table libraries in 2026 (50 records)
50 table records from 2 shadcn registries, read on 1 November 2026. Niko Table, Data Table Filters and TanStack Table: licence, dependencies and limits.
Key points
- 50 table records from 2 registries in the catalogue as of 1 November 2026.
- Niko Table carries 35 records, Data Table Filters 15, both on top of TanStack Table.
- Neither registry declares a licence, and the MIT licence of TanStack Table does not cover them.
50 table records from 2 shadcn registries sit in the EneUI catalogue as of 1 November 2026: Niko Table with 35 records and Data Table Filters with 15. The real choice is not between those registries but between the headless TanStack Table engine and the wrappers you build on it.
Measured record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Table records | 50 |
| Registries | 2 |
| Framework | react |
| Registry licence | not declared |
| Headless engine | TanStack Table, MIT |
| Measured on | 1 November 2026 |
What the number means
The 50 records are files you can copy, not finished tables. Niko Table ships 35 records with columns, filters and pagination; Data Table Filters ships 15 and focuses on filters kept in the URL. Neither registry removes the TanStack Table dependency: they add to it.
The records, largest first
| Library | Records | Licence | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Table | 35 | not declared | /components/lib/niko-table |
| Data Table Filters | 15 | not declared | /components/lib/data-table-filters |
One full block worth opening is data-table from Niko Table, with the minimal version in data-table-core.
How to choose
- Start from the engine: TanStack Table is headless and MIT, and the registries only add the interface.
- Count the columns you configure by hand: above ten, a wrapper saves you hours.
- Check server-side pagination: nearly every demo uses in-memory data and hides the problem.
- Test the loading and error states: the empty table is the case that breaks the interface.
- Read the licence on the record: for community registries the catalogue shows it as undeclared.
The limit of this measurement
TanStack Table, the engine behind almost every React table, has no page in the catalogue: it is not a shadcn registry and it exposes no component list. Its MIT licence covers the npm package, not the 50 records. Search for the engine name in the registry docs before you install.
curl "https://ui.eneawork.it/api/library/profiles/niko-table"Every table block lives on /blocks/category/table with a free preview. The method for comparing two libraries is in how to choose a UI library, the accessibility checklist in accessible React components, and the measured comparison of React libraries in react ui libraries 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many React table libraries are in the catalogue?
Two registries with 50 records, read on 1 November 2026: Niko Table with 35 and Data Table Filters with 15.
Is Niko Table free?
The records are public in the catalogue, but the registry declares no licence. Check the repository before you use it in a commercial product.
Do I need TanStack Table to use these records?
Yes. Both registries wrap TanStack Table, so the package stays a dependency of your project.
Can I use server-side pagination?
Yes, but the demos use in-memory data, so you wire the fetch, the loading states and the errors yourself.
Which one suits an internal dashboard?
Niko Table if you want more composed components, Data Table Filters if you need filters synced with the URL.