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MetaSlider Pro 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

FeatureMetaSlider ProPDF Embedder
Our score8.4/108.5/10 (better)
Starts at$79/year$29.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs500K+ (better)300K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryMedia & galleriesMedia & galleries
VendorMetaSlider ProAwesome Motive
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose MetaSlider Pro if…

  • Site owners who need video and post-feed slides
  • Agencies managing sliders for several clients
MetaSlider Pro reviewVisit MetaSlider Pro (opens in a new tab)

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
PDF Embedder reviewVisit PDF Embedder (opens in a new tab)

Features

MetaSlider Pro

  • Video slides
  • Layer slides
  • Post feed slides
  • Theme editor
  • Thumbnail and filmstrip navigation
  • Slide scheduling

PDF Embedder

  • Unlimited PDF embeds
  • Configurable viewer
  • Instant text search
  • Secure PDF handling
  • Watermarks
  • Elementor widget
  • View tracking

Pros and cons

MetaSlider Pro

  • Free slideshow and gallery plugins on WordPress.org
  • Sliders can be exported and imported between sites
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • No lifetime license, Pro is sold as an annual subscription
  • No free trial of Pro, only the free versions can be tested
  • Premium support and updates run for one year per 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

MetaSlider Pro

  • 1 SiteStarts here

    $79/year

    1 site

    • Slideshow and Gallery plugins
    • 1 year premium support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • 5 Sites

    $99/year

    5 sites

    • Slideshow and Gallery plugins
    • 1 year premium support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • Unlimited

    $199/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Slideshow and Gallery plugins
    • 1 year premium support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

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

MetaSlider Pro vs PDF Embedder questions

Is MetaSlider Pro better than PDF Embedder?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, MetaSlider Pro or PDF Embedder?

MetaSlider Pro starts at $79/year and PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year.

Can I get MetaSlider Pro or PDF Embedder cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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