Comparator Blocks for Shadcn UI

A comparator helps people choose. It sits below pricing and above the FAQ, answering the question every prospect has: "Which one is right for me?"

When to use a comparator

A comparator answers the most expensive question on a pricing page: "wait, what’s the difference?" If you can’t answer it in one row, you need the full table.

• You sell more than two plans and the difference isn’t a single number
• Customers regularly ask "what’s the difference between X and Y?"
• You compete on a few specific capabilities and want to make them obvious
• You support the same workflow across tiers but with different limits

Patterns

Comparators are tables in disguise. The pattern decides whether the section reads as a tool that helps people choose—or as a wall they bounce off.

1. Plan-by-plan grid with grouped feature rows (Limits, Collaboration, Security, Support)
2. Us vs. them comparator highlighting differentiators
3. Toggle for monthly/annual that updates pricing inline
4. Sticky header that keeps plan names visible while scrolling rows

Content rules

Inconsistent rows are what make a comparator feel rigged. A few content discipline habits keep the table honest and the comparison fair.

• Use the same row order across every plan
• Express limits as numbers ("5 seats") not adjectives ("a few seats")
• Group rows under category headings; never present 30 unstructured rows
• Mark a "recommended" or "most popular" column—people anchor on it

Accessibility

Comparators are the single best argument for using semantic HTML in marketing. Real <table> elements give assistive tech a free win that styled <div> grids never recover.

• Use a proper <table> with <th scope="col"> for plan names and <th scope="row"> for feature names
• Use icons with text equivalents: a check + visually-hidden "included"
• Keep the recommended column visually distinct without relying on color alone
• Ensure horizontal scroll on mobile is keyboard-reachable, with sticky first column

Performance

A comparator is mostly text. Treat it as a static document, not an interactive one—hydration here is paying for behavior that almost never runs.

• Render the table as static HTML; comparator data rarely needs hydration
• Defer any tooltip libraries until interaction
• Avoid nested tables—one semantic table is faster and more accessible

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Related guides

• Pair with Pricing above the comparator
• Add FAQs below to handle common objections
• Close with a Call to Action