The WordPress Photography People
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69.50/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Imagely
Imagely 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 | Imagely | PDF Embedder |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $69.50/year | $29.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 300K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Imagely | Awesome Motive |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Imagely if…
- Photographers selling prints online
- Creators showing image-heavy portfolios
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
Imagely
- Unlimited galleries and images
- Print sales and fulfillment
- Image proofing
- Adobe Lightroom integration
- Image protection
- Premium themes
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
Pros and cons
Imagely
- Unlimited galleries and images on every paid plan
- Built-in print sales and automated fulfillment on the Pro plan
- Several gallery layouts, including masonry, mosaic and filmstrip
- Print sales and payments need the Pro plan at 139.50 per year
- Standard support on the lower plans, premium support only on Pro and Ultra
- Refund window is 14 days, with no free trial listed
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
Imagely
StarterStarts here
$69.50/year
1 site
- Unlimited galleries and images
- Watermarking
- Multiple gallery layouts
Plus
$99.50/year
3 sites
- Image protection
- Social media sharing
- Secure original backups
Pro
$139.50/year
5 sites
- Collect payments and sell prints
- 96+ themes and designs
- Adobe Lightroom integration
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
Imagely vs PDF Embedder questions
Is Imagely 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, Imagely or PDF Embedder?
Imagely starts at $69.50/year and PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year.
Can I get Imagely 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
