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- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.99/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FooGallery
FooGallery vs PDF Embedder
PDF Embedder wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FooGallery | PDF Embedder |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $49.99/year | $29.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 300K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 30% off | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | FooPlugins | Awesome Motive |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FooGallery if…
- Photographers showing portfolios
- Stores selling photos or digital downloads
Choose PDF Embedder if…
- Sites that publish PDFs such as menus, catalogs or reports
- Teams that need secure or watermarked documents
- You want the lower starting price
Features
FooGallery
- Responsive gallery layouts
- Built-in lightbox
- Video galleries
- Tag filtering and search
- WooCommerce image sales
- Watermarks and right-click protection
- Reusable gallery blueprints
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
Pros and cons
FooGallery
- Free version on WordPress.org with seven gallery layouts
- Built-in lightbox and lazy loading
- PRO Commerce adds WooCommerce image sales
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Annual and lifetime billing options
- Each PRO plan covers one site
- Video galleries need the PRO Expert plan or higher
- WooCommerce image sales need the PRO Commerce plan
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
FooGallery
PRO StarterStarts here
$49.99/year
1 site
- Slider, grid, and polaroid layouts
- Hover effects and thumbnail effects
- Mobile gallery settings
PRO Expert
$79.99/year
1 site
- Video galleries
- Media folders
- Tag filtering and search
PRO Commerce
$109.99/year
1 site
- WooCommerce integration
- Sell images as digital downloads
- Watermarking and protection
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
What Reddit says
FooGallery
Reddit mentions of FooGallery are mixed. One user says it works well for a single-page photo gallery, while others report that it has no option to show fewer photos on mobile and that the free lightbox does not close when the background is clicked.
PDF Embedder
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
FooGallery vs PDF Embedder questions
Is FooGallery better than PDF Embedder?
On our comparison PDF Embedder comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, FooGallery or PDF Embedder?
FooGallery starts at $49.99/year and PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year.
Can I get FooGallery or PDF Embedder cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FooGallery was 30% off last year.
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