Many customers ask about the differences between our WinForms grid components. While both are robust, easy-to-use grid controls that allow you to browse, edit, add, delete, and manipulate tabular data, there are several reasons why you may want to use one over the other.

Both components can be used in bound or unbound mode, but True DBGrid for WinForms allows you to work more easily in bound mode. True DBGrid for WinForms is better suited for data binding and, therefore, offers more features in that area, including split views and built-in hierarchical binding and grouping.

FlexGrid for WinForms, on the other hand, is more suited for working with unbound data; FlexGrid for WinForms includes features that allow you to customize trees and take advantage of its cell merging capabilities. You can also derive from it to create customized grids.

If you plan to work with your grids in unbound mode or need to customize the grid beyond what the object model offers, FlexGrid for WinForms is the right choice. However, if you plan to use your grids mainly in bound mode and require advanced features such as splits and hierarchical views, True DBGrid for WinForms is the better choice.

If you have additional questions about True DBGrid for WinForms and FlexGrid for WinForms, please visit our Web site at https://www.grapecity.com.