Why GP-Grid
Why choose GP-Grid for your data grid needs
Why GP-Grid?
GP-Grid is designed from the ground up for performance, simplicity, and developer experience with no feature gating.
Performance First
Virtual Scrolling That Actually Works
Most grids claim virtual scrolling, but struggle with millions of rows. GP-Grid uses a unique slot-based architecture that maintains consistent 60fps performance regardless of dataset size.
See our detailed benchmarks comparing GP-Grid against other popular grid libraries.
How It Works
Instead of creating and destroying DOM nodes as you scroll, GP-Grid recycles a fixed pool of "slots". This means:
- Constant memory usage - No matter how many rows you have
- No garbage collection pauses - DOM nodes are reused, not discarded
- Smooth scrolling - No jank from element creation
TypeScript Native
GP-Grid is written entirely in TypeScript with modern tooling (tsdown, rolldown, etc) and strict type checking. You get:
- Full type inference for your data
- Autocomplete for all props and methods
- Compile-time error checking
- No
@typespackages needed
interface User {
id: number;
name: string;
email: string;
}
// Full type safety
const columns: ColumnDefinition[] = [
{ field: "id", cellDataType: "number", width: 80 },
{ field: "name", cellDataType: "text", width: 200 },
{ field: "email", cellDataType: "text", width: 250 },
];
// TypeScript knows your data shape
<Grid<User> columns={columns} rowData={users} rowHeight={36} />Framework Agnostic Core
The core logic is completely separated from UI rendering. This means:
- Consistent behavior across React and Vue
- Easy to add new frameworks - The adapter layer is thin
- Battle-tested core - One codebase, multiple implementations
Lightweight
GP-Grid is significantly smaller than alternatives:
| Library | ReactJS Bundle Size (gzip) |
|---|---|
| GP-Grid | ~90 kB |
| AG-Grid | ~21 MB+ |
| Handsontable | ~434 kB+ |
No bloat. No unused features. Just what you need.
Simple API
No complex configuration objects. No steep learning curve.
// That's it. A working grid.
<Grid
columns={columns}
rowData={data}
rowHeight={36}
/>Compare this to competitors that require pages of configuration.
Features When You Need Them
- Sorting - Click headers, hold Shift for multi-sort
- Filtering - Built-in filter popup with operators
- Selection - Cell, range, and multi-select
- Editing - Inline editing with fill handle
- Keyboard - Full keyboard navigation
- Dark mode - One prop to toggle
Open Source
GP-Grid is Apache 2.0 licensed and free for commercial use. No enterprise tiers, no feature gating.