How to Create a Comparison Chart for Your Website
This table was created using the Comparison Table Generator.
Product comparison tables are optimal for allowing users to compare the pros and cons of services, offerings, or products. However, because of their irregularity compared to regular tables, it can be difficult to create comparison tables that look good, are responsive, and are web-accessible for websites.
In this article I’ll explain how you can create responsive comparison tables and add them to your website.
What is a Comparison Chart?
A comparison chart is a versatile tool that provides users with a comprehensive way of comparing different items or services with low interaction cost and low cognitive load. It typically has the products or services being compared as table columns, and the attributes included in each product or service as the table rows. This has proven to be a timeless way of easily comparing a small number of offerings in web design.
How to Create a Comparison Chart
The best way to add a comparison table to your website is to code the table using HTML & CSS.
If you are an experienced developer, you can use the code snippet provided in this blog post explaining how to create a comparison chart with HTML & CSS and modify the code to reflect your custom data.
If you are not comfortable with writing code, you can use the Free Product Comparison Generator, which allows you to enter your own custom table data, including prices, buttons, text and icons (checkmarks, x-marks, and star ratings), and then generate the HTML, CSS and JS code that you can add to your website.
Can I Create a Comparison Chart for My Site Without Code?
Yes, you can create a comparison chart for your website without using code, but it is not the ideal solution for adding tables to websites. Some no-code options include using a graphic design platform like Canva or Visme to create the table and then download the table as an image file (PNG of JPEG).
The reason code is a better option than no-code solutions is because with code, you can handle the responsiveness of your comparison tables as well as the functionality to improve user experience, including sticky table headers when the table is scrolled horizontally or vertically.
