No added value in the Lite version – costs lifetime

  • By and large, I agree with the critical comments on the TablePress plugin. Why do you need a plugin if most of it has to be implemented with CSS? The limitations in the Lite version are so extensive that it is not practical to use it, the example of color has already been mentioned. The price of the premium version, on the other hand, does not justify the range of functions, especially with this really poor documentation.


    The intrusive advertising constantly rubs the user’s nose in this feeling of frustration at the limitations. Two separate versions would be better because they would be less frustrating. Then you delete faster.

    TablePress is a good example of a bait-and-switch offer. Overall, this is a bad development for WordPress. People are now tired of these offers – they don’t deliver what they promise, you have to familiarize yourself with them only to realize that the effort doesn’t justify the result, you lose time. The pricing at TablePress is simply outrageous for small non-profit projects without an agency connect

    I hope I find something better, otherwise I’ll end up programming my own tables. I use Avada, I wanted to save myself extensive templates. I’m faster with Avada’s on-board tools, TablePress Lite is a shot from the back to the chest with Avada.

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  • Plugin Author TobiasBg

    (@tobiasbg)

    Hi @rkendlbacher,

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and review. I’m sorry to hear that TablePress did not meet your expectations, and I appreciate your detailed thoughts on the plugin’s features and pricing.

    Regarding the CSS implementation, TablePress aims to provide a flexible foundation for creating tables in WordPress, and CSS allows users to style their tables in unique ways. I understand that this may feel like an extra step, but it offers a lot of customization freedom. Still, I’ll take this feedback on board for future improvements: And in fact, in TablePress 3, currently slated for November, the Style Customizer will allow changing the styling of individual tables without having to use CSS code!

    That said, even for the current CSS process, there are many examples at https://tablepress.org/faq/
    And: If you provide more details on what exactly you are looking to style differently, I’ll be happy to assist with that.

    In addition, there’s more documentation, e.g. about CSS selectors, at https://tablepress.org/documentation/. However, I can see how lack of documentation can cause frustration and I’m constantly working to extend it based on feedback and will continue making efforts in that area. Are there specific things that you would like to see improved?

    As for the limitations in the free version, I strive to offer a fully functional tool that serves many users well, even without upgrading to a premium plan. In fact, I would actually argue that the free version is a very powerful tool on its own, and the premium versions only add more features to that. I think that the large number of active users of the free version is a good indicator for that.

    Regarding the premium version, the pricing reflects the added features and support for users who require more advanced functionality, and I work hard to keep it fair and accessible, especially for projects with different scopes. Also, I’m always open to offering discounts to non-profits on a case-by-case basis. Please get in touch if this is something your organization would consider.

    The advertising within the plugin should certainly not be intrusive, and in my feeling it’s actually rather limited. Please note that informing users about a potential upgrade inside the plugin is pretty much the only feasible way I have.

    Thank you again for your feedback, and I’m sorry that TablePress wasn’t a better fit for your project. If you have any further suggestions or need assistance with a particular issue, please feel free to reach out. Maybe you can also provide more insights on what exactly you were looking for or where you are running into trouble that you think could be solved differently by implementing tables with your theme’s tools. Again, I’m always happy to help.

    Best wishes,
    Tobias

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