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Effortlessly integrate interactive and high-performance data tables into your React apps. Includes built-in features like editing, filtering, paging, sorting, virtual scrolling, and more — making them perfect for dashboards, analytics, and data-rich applications.
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Up to 55% Faster Filtering
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Up to 2x faster performance
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24/5 Premium Support
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Up to 55% Faster Filtering
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Up to 2x faster performance
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24/5 Premium Support
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Performance Benchmark
Syncfusion outperforms AG Grid with faster rendering, better memory efficiency, and superior data operations.
Performance Testing with 1M Records and 20 Columns – Both Row and Column Virtualization Enabled
Key operations with 1000 visible records in viewport
Syncfusion React Data Grid (ms)
AG Grid (ms)
Initial Rendering
Filtering (One Column)
Sorting (One Column)
Memory Testing with 1M Records and 20 Columns – Both Row and Column Virtualization Enabled
Key Operations with 100 Visible records per page
Syncfusion React Data Grid
AG Grid
Added Grid dependencies to the project setup (without rendering the Grid yet)
Render and destroy the Grid dynamically once
Render and destroy the Grid dynamically twice
Render and destroy the Grid dynamically thrice
Boost Performance
Advanced Grid Virtualization
Transform your React applications with advanced grid virtualization techniques that eliminate performance bottlenecks. Our proven React Data Grid solutions render only visible content, reducing initial load times. Experience seamless infinite scrolling, dynamic row virtualization, and smooth column virtualization that handles millions of records effortlessly, delivering lightning-fast user experiences your customers demand.
Seamless Data Management
Streamline data management with powerful React Data Grid CRUD operations featuring inline editing, batch updates, and custom validation. Experience Excel-like bulk editing that processes thousands of records in single requests, reducing data entry time by 70%. Built-in dialog editors and programmatic editing capabilities ensure seamless data quality validation for enterprise applications requiring reliable data integrity.
Real-Time Data Updates
Experience seamless React Data Grid real-time updates with zero-lag live data streaming that refreshes automatically at customizable intervals. Perfect for financial trading dashboards and monitoring systems, our high-performance engine processes thousands of data points per second while maintaining responsiveness. Transform static grids into dynamic data visualization powerhouses.
Built for Users Who Demand More
Designed for power users who need advanced sorting, flexible filtering, instant exports, and embedded analytics.
Why Syncfusion is the Right Pick for You?
24+ Years Proven
Mature, stable, and trusted by enterprises in mission-critical applications for nearly two decades.
Secure and Private
No external calls or data sharing—everything processes on your server for maximum security and compliance.
Continuous Development
Actively maintained with regular updates and feature enhancements based on real customer feedback.
Backed by Global Trust
Trusted by 1M+ developers, 36K+ companies, and 400+ Fortune 500 enterprises over 24+ years of innovation and excellence.
Microsoft Collaboration
We actively collaborate with Microsoft to advance the .NET developer ecosystem. Our free and open-source .NET MAUI Toolkit is a key contribution, empowering developers to build modern cross-platform apps with ease.
Enterprise-Proven Solutions
Our UI components power high-scale SaaS platforms, trusted to handle millions of user interactions daily. Syncfusion’s reliability is proven in our own enterprise products, including BoldDesk and BoldSign, solutions that are widely adopted and loved by customers across industries.
Developer Support That Never Lets You Down
No more ticket queues or confusing docs—Syncfusion offers unlimited support, clean APIs, and step-by-step guidance to keep your projects moving.
Documentation
Easy-to-follow guides, detailed API references, and real-world code examples via GitHub, NuGet, and our official docs.
Dedicated support
Unlimited tickets and fast 24-hour guaranteed responses via live chat, forums, and our support portal.
Community Engagement
A thriving developer community, frequently updated samples, and constantly evolving documentation.
What Developers Say About AG Grid — And How Syncfusion Solves It
Developers struggle with steep learning curves, complex setup, and unclear documentation in AG Grid. Syncfusion turns that around with intuitive APIs, framework-specific docs, and a simplified configuration experience.
"There is a learning curve its quite steep also some issues like sub table issue you can’t have those."
— G2 UserAt Syncfusion, we focus on reducing complexity and improving the overall developer experience, making it easier to get started and stay productive throughout the project.
"Setting up Ag Grid with all its features can be intricate, especially for beginners.”
— G2 userSyncfusion offers a simple setup, modular features step-by-step tutorials making it easy for beginners to get started quickly without deep technical overhead.
"Documentation is not well-separated by framework (Angular, React, JavaScript), making it hard to find relevant examples. Also, there are unresolved issues, like CSS problems with dropdowns in custom cell editors."
— G2 userSyncfusion focuses on delivering a more organized and developer-friendly experience, by providing framework-specific documentation helping teams find relevant guidance quickly and avoid common frustrations during development.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Choosing the right React Data Grid can significantly impact your application's performance and user experience. Here’s how Syncfusion and AG Grid compare on essential features:
Features
Syncfusion React Data Grid
AG Grid
Data Binding (Local & Remote)
Yes
Yes
Server-Side Row Model (filtering, sorting, aggregation and more)
Yes
Yes
Column Templates
Yes
Yes
Column Spanning
Yes
Yes
Frozen / Pinned Columns
Yes
Yes
Text Wrap
Yes
Yes
Column Resizing
Yes
Yes
Column Reordering
Yes
Yes
AutoFit Columns
Yes
Yes
AutoGenerate Columns
Yes
Yes
Show / Hide Columns (via Column Chooser UI, via API)
Yes
Yes
ForeignKey Column
Yes
Yes
Stacked Header Column
Yes
Yes
Expression / Value Accessor
Yes
Yes
Row Reordering
Yes
Yes
Row Spanning
Yes
Yes
Frozen / Pinned Rows
Yes
Yes
Detail Rows / Full Width Rows
Yes
Yes
Custom Row Height
Yes
Yes
Customize Row Styles
Yes
Yes
Row Index Column
Yes
Yes
Tree View / Hierarchical View
Yes
Yes
Inline Editing
Yes
Yes
Popup Editing
Yes
Yes
Batch Editing
Yes
Yes
Validation
Yes
Yes
Sorting - Single, Multiple, Custom
Yes
Yes
Filtering - Basic, Excel-style, Menu, Checkbox
Yes
Yes
Grouping
Yes
Yes
Aggregation
Yes
Yes
Paging
Yes
Yes
Virtual Scrolling
Yes
Yes
Infinite Scrolling
Yes
Yes
Selection - Row, Cells
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Grid (Mobile)
Yes
Yes
Accessibility - RTL, WAI-ARIA
Yes
Yes
Localization
Yes
Yes
Globalization
Yes
Yes
PDF Export (client-side & server-side)
Yes
Yes
Excel, CSV Export (client-side & server-side)
Yes
Yes
Chart Integration
Yes
Yes
What Our Customers Say
Real feedback from developers who rely on Syncfusion every day.
"Good documentation helps you with everything you need to know. What I like the most is that it takes you from configuration to usage. I have mainly used grid and toolbar options along with dashboard."
"We’ve been using Syncfusion Essential Studio for over 4 years, and it’s been a game-changer for our team. The components are incredibly versatile and cover almost every use case we’ve needed, from basic UI elements to complex data grids and charts. The ease of integration with our existing projects saved us countless hours during implementation. The documentation is straightforward, and even if we get stuck, their customer support team is super responsive—whether through live chat or tickets. We’ve raised nearly 50 tickets so far, and every single one was resolved quickly with clear solutions. The frequent updates with new features and improvements keep the library fresh and aligned with modern needs. It’s rare to find a tool that’s both powerful and easy to use, but Syncfusion nails it."
"Using the Syncfusion suite means I can spend less time building e.g. "yet another grid/list view" for some admin operation, and more time on the exciting parts of the product I'm building. Generally the controls are easy to use and implement quickly, with ability to customise for specific use cases. I often find myself reading community posts and finding the answers to whatever questions I have, particularly when it's customising something. I am using this most days now. I had one difficulty with the PDF generator and reached out to the support team, they worked hard to understand my specific implementation (hosting environment) and they were able to un-stick me. Amazing!"
G2 Recognition Highlights
Syncfusion
AG Grid
Total User Reviews
608
10
Rating
⭐ 4.5 / 5
⭐ 4.6 / 5
Community Trust
Broad user base with proven satisfaction
Too few reviews to confidently assess
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