LayerSlider is a premium WordPress plugin for sliders, popups, hero scenes and scroll effects.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $29/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for LayerSlider
LayerSlider vs PDF Embedder
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | LayerSlider | PDF Embedder |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | $29/year (better) | $29.50/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 300K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Kreatura | Awesome Motive |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose LayerSlider if…
- Agencies building animated landing pages
- Designers making popups and hero sections
- You want the lower starting price
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
LayerSlider
- Popups
- Scroll scenes
- Parallax scenes
- Animation effects
- Website templates
- Lottie support
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
Pros and cons
LayerSlider
- Wide set of animation and scroll effects
- Lifetime one-time option
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- The Personal plan covers one website only
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
LayerSlider
PersonalStarts here
$29/year
1 website sites
- All premium features
- Automatic updates
- Lifetime one-time option at $87
Professional
$69/year
3 websites sites
- All premium features
- Automatic updates
- Lifetime one-time option at $207
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
LayerSlider vs PDF Embedder questions
Is LayerSlider better than PDF Embedder?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, LayerSlider or PDF Embedder?
LayerSlider starts at $29/year and PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year.
Can I get LayerSlider 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