GridView DataGrid and ListView Differences

Introduction

In this article we will learn the difference between GridView and DataGrid and Difference between ListView and GridView.

Why GridView DataGrid And ListView Used

These controls are used to display data and also for modify the data. Grid View is very popular for to display data in tabular form in Asp.Net Web Based Application. 

DataGrid and GridView Difference:

Grid View	Data Grid
Introduced with Asp.Net 2.0.	Introduced with Asp.Net 1.0.
It Supports auto format features.	This features is not supported.
Performance is slow as compared to DataGrid.	Performance is fast as compared to GridView.
Provides Built-in supports for Update and Delete operations.	Need to write code for implementing Update and Delete operations.
Provides  Built-in supports for Sorting and Paging.	For sorting you need to handle SortCommand event and rebind grid required and for paging you need to handle the PageIndexChanged event and rebind grid required.

 GridView and ListView Difference:

Grid View	ListView
Introduced with Asp.Net 2.0.	Introduced with Asp.Net 3.5.
Rendered as table.	Template Driven.
Need to write custom code for Insert Operation.	Provides Built-in support for Insert Operation.
Need to write custom code for Data grouping.	Provides Built-in support for Data grouping.
Performance is slow as compared to ListView.	Performance is faster as compared to GridView.