FluentPlayer, The next generation video player for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $199 lifetime
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FluentPlayer
FluentPlayer vs PDF Embedder
PDF Embedder wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FluentPlayer | PDF Embedder |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $199 lifetime | $29.50/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Lifetime deal | Subscription |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 300K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | FluentPlayer | Awesome Motive |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FluentPlayer if…
- WordPress site owners who host video
- Course creators and coaches using video
Choose PDF Embedder if…
- Sites that publish PDFs such as menus, catalogs or reports
- Teams that need secure or watermarked documents
Features
FluentPlayer
- Self-hosted and third-party video playback
- Interactive layers
- Lead capture
- Form and payment integration
- Booking from video
- Course embeds
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
Pros and cons
FluentPlayer
- Pay once for a lifetime license with no renewal fee
- Connects video engagement to FluentCRM and Fluent Forms
- Plays YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted video
- Free plugin on WordPress.org
- Several cloud video hosts (Bunny, Mux, Cloudflare) need the Pro version
- Lead capture and course features rely on the FluentCRM, Fluent Forms, and FluentCommunity plugins
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
FluentPlayer
PersonalStarts here
$199 lifetime
1 site sites
- All features included
- Future updates included
- Lifetime license
Freelancer
$399 lifetime
5 sites sites
- All features included
- Future updates included
- Lifetime license
Studio
$599 lifetime
25 sites sites
- All features included
- Future updates included
- Lifetime license
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
FluentPlayer vs PDF Embedder questions
Is FluentPlayer better than PDF Embedder?
On our comparison PDF Embedder comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, FluentPlayer or PDF Embedder?
FluentPlayer starts at $199 lifetime and PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year.
Can I get FluentPlayer 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