Essential Grid is a premium WordPress plugin for responsive galleries and post grids built from images, videos, audio and social feeds.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- See site
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Essential Grid
Essential Grid vs PDF Embedder
PDF Embedder wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Essential Grid | PDF Embedder |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | See website | $29.50/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | One-time payment | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 300K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | ThemePunch | Awesome Motive |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Essential Grid if…
- Photographers and artists with gallery sites
- Agencies building portfolio grids for clients
Choose PDF Embedder if…
- Sites that publish PDFs such as menus, catalogs or reports
- Teams that need secure or watermarked documents
- You want to start free
Features
Essential Grid
- Drag and drop builder
- 50+ templates
- Grid layouts
- Multiple content sources
- Auto-updating social content
- Export and import
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
Pros and cons
Essential Grid
- 50+ ready-made templates
- Pulls content from social media feeds automatically
- Visual skin editor for custom styles
- Current price could not be confirmed from the vendor or CodeCanyon pages
- Premium only, with support for the paid license
PDF Embedder
- Free WordPress.org version covers basic embedding
- Plans priced by site count
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Viewer search works without a download
- Secure PDF features need the Pro or Elite plan
- Listed prices are yearly licenses only
Pricing plans
Essential Grid
Plans not listed. See Essential Grid pricing
PDF Embedder
BasicStarts here
$29.50/year
1 site
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
Plus
$49.50/year
5 sites
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Watermark text
Pro
$79.50/year
20 sites
- Secure PDF plan features
- Premium support
Essential Grid vs PDF Embedder questions
Is Essential Grid better than PDF Embedder?
On our comparison PDF Embedder comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Essential Grid or PDF Embedder?
Essential Grid starts at See website and PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year.
Can I get Essential Grid or PDF Embedder cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
PDF Embedder displays PDF files inside WordPress posts and pages with a configurable viewer.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $29.50/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for PDF Embedder