react-table is highly customizable, allowing developers to create their own table components from scratch. It provides a headless architecture, meaning it does not impose any styles or structure, giving you complete control over the appearance and behavior of the table.

react-data-table-component offers limited customization compared to react-table. While you can customize styles and some components, it is more opinionated and comes with a predefined structure that may not be as flexible for deep customizations.

react-table-6 retains the customization capabilities of the original react-table. It allows for styling and functional customizations while providing a stable API for developers to work with.

react-table-v6 builds on the customization features of react-table, offering more flexibility and additional hooks for developers to create tailored table solutions while maintaining a familiar API.

react-table provides core functionalities like sorting, filtering, and pagination, but these features are not built-in. Instead, they are implemented through a plugin system, allowing developers to add only the features they need, which can help keep the table lightweight.

react-data-table-component comes with a rich set of built-in features, including pagination, sorting, filtering, and row selection. These features are ready to use out of the box, making it easy to implement complex table functionality quickly.

react-table-6 offers similar built-in features as the original react-table, including sorting and pagination. However, like its predecessor, it relies on a plugin-based approach for more advanced functionalities.

react-table-v6 includes enhanced built-in features over the original react-table, with better support for sorting, filtering, and pagination, while still allowing for a plugin-based approach to feature implementation.

react-table is designed to handle large datasets efficiently, especially when using its virtual scrolling and lazy loading features. Its lightweight nature and headless design allow for better performance optimization as developers can implement only the features they need.

react-data-table-component is optimized for performance with moderate to large datasets. However, its performance may degrade with extremely large datasets due to the built-in features that require additional rendering and processing.

react-table-6 maintains good performance for large datasets, similar to the original react-table. It is efficient for most use cases but may require optimization for extremely large datasets, especially when using built-in features.

react-table-v6 offers improved performance features over the original react-table, making it more efficient for handling large datasets while still allowing for optimizations as needed.

react-table is one of the most popular table libraries in the React ecosystem, with extensive documentation, a large community, and numerous tutorials and examples available. Its flexibility and headless design have led to a wide range of third-party plugins and extensions.

react-data-table-component has comprehensive documentation and an active community, making it easy for developers to find resources, examples, and support. Its popularity is growing, which contributes to a vibrant ecosystem of plugins and extensions.

react-table-6 benefits from the established community and documentation of the original react-table. However, as a legacy version, it may not receive as much attention or new resources compared to the latest versions.

react-table-v6 has good documentation and community support, building on the foundation of the original react-table. It is well-received by developers who appreciate the enhancements and features it brings.

react-table has a steeper learning curve due to its headless design and the need for more configuration to set up features like sorting, filtering, and pagination. However, once developers become familiar with its API, they can create highly customized tables. Example:

import { useTable } from 'react-table';

const Table = ({ columns, data }) => {
  const { getTableProps, getTableBodyProps, headerGroups, rows, prepareRow } = useTable({ columns, data });

  return (
    <table {...getTableProps()}>
      <thead>
        {headerGroups.map(headerGroup => (
          <tr {...headerGroup.getHeaderGroupProps()}>
            {headerGroup.headers.map(column => (
              <th {...column.getHeaderProps()}>{column.render('Header')}</th>
            ))}
          </tr>
        ))}
      </thead>
      <tbody {...getTableBodyProps()}>
        {rows.map(row => {
          prepareRow(row);
          return (
            <tr {...row.getRowProps()}>
              {row.cells.map(cell => (
                <td {...cell.getCellProps()}>{cell.render('Cell')}</td>
              ))}
            </tr>
          );
        })}
      </tbody>
    </table>
  );
};

react-data-table-component is designed to be user-friendly, with a simple API and built-in features that require minimal configuration. This makes it easy for developers to implement and use, even those with limited experience in building complex tables. Example:

import DataTable from 'react-data-table-component';

const columns = [
  { name: 'Title', selector: 'title', sortable: true },
  { name: 'Year', selector: 'year', sortable: true },
];

const data = [
  { id: 1, title: 'Inception', year: 2010 },
  { id: 2, title: 'Interstellar', year: 2014 },
];

const MyTable = () => <DataTable title="My Data Table" columns={columns} data={data} />;

react-table-6 is similar to the original react-table in terms of ease of use, with a familiar API that makes it straightforward for developers who have used the library before. However, new users may still need to spend time understanding its concepts and features. Example:

import { useTable } from 'react-table-6';

const Table = ({ columns, data }) => {
  const { getTableProps, getTableBodyProps, headerGroups, rows, prepareRow } = useTable({ columns, data });

  return (
    <table {...getTableProps()}>
      <thead>
        {headerGroups.map(headerGroup => (
          <tr {...headerGroup.getHeaderGroupProps()}>
            {headerGroup.headers.map(column => (
              <th {...column.getHeaderProps()}>{column.render('Header')}</th>
            ))}
          </tr>
        ))}
      </thead>
      <tbody {...getTableBodyProps()}>
        {rows.map(row => {
          prepareRow(row);
          return (
            <tr {...row.getRowProps()}>
              {row.cells.map(cell => (
                <td {...cell.getCellProps()}>{cell.render('Cell')}</td>
              ))}
            </tr>
          );
        })}
      </tbody>
    </table>
  );
};

react-table-v6 offers improved documentation and examples compared to the original, making it easier for developers to understand and utilize its features. The enhancements in this version also contribute to a more intuitive experience. Example:

import { useTable } from 'react-table-v6';

const Table = ({ columns, data }) => {
  const { getTableProps, getTableBodyProps, headerGroups, rows, prepareRow } = useTable({ columns, data });

  return (
    <table {...getTableProps()}>
      <thead>
        {headerGroups.map(headerGroup => (
          <tr {...headerGroup.getHeaderGroupProps()}>
            {headerGroup.headers.map(column => (
              <th {...column.getHeaderProps()}>{column.render('Header')}</th>
            ))}
          </tr>
        ))}
      </thead>
      <tbody {...getTableBodyProps()}>
        {rows.map(row => {
          prepareRow(row);
          return (
            <tr {...row.getRowProps()}>
              {row.cells.map(cell => (
                <td {...cell.getCellProps()}>{cell.render('Cell')}</td>
              ))}
            </tr>
          );
        })}
      </tbody>
    </table>
  );
};