I'm using DataTables too. I was attracted by the docs, the api and the flexibility. In my project I have an ajax front end where the table contains editable controls and column sorting/filtering. Some grids have all the data on the client, some pull their data from paged server calls, depending on the volume of data.
The developer has total control over the column rendering. I recommend it if you want flexibility. It's worth it. The author, Allan Jardine, is clearly very talented
