Modula — Fast, Beautiful WordPress Photo Galleries
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $78/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Modula
Modula vs PDF Embedder
PDF Embedder wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Modula | PDF Embedder |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 (better) | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | $78/year | $29.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 300K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | WPChill | Awesome Motive |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Modula if…
- Photographers and designers who publish image galleries
- Small businesses that move galleries from another plugin
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
Modula
- Drag-and-drop grid builder
- Responsive galleries
- Video galleries
- Gallery filters and albums
- AI image metadata
- Importers
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
Pros and cons
Modula
- Free version on WordPress.org
- One-click importers from several gallery plugins
- 14-day refund policy
- Albums, filters and proofing need the Trio plan or higher
- Annual plans renew at the regular price after the first year
- The lowest prices on the page are first-year introductory discounts
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
Modula
StarterStarts here
$78/year
1 site
- 250 AI credits
- Video and image galleries
- Lightbox slideshow
Trio
$138/year
3 sites
- 1,000 AI credits
- Albums and password-protected galleries
- Image CDN
Business
$198/year
5 sites
- 2,500 AI credits
- Priority support
- Watermark and image proofing
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
Modula vs PDF Embedder questions
Is Modula better than PDF Embedder?
On our comparison PDF Embedder comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Modula or PDF Embedder?
Modula starts at $78/year and PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year.
Can I get Modula 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