MotionKit 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

FeatureMotionKitPDF Embedder
Our score7.7/108.5/10 (better)
Starts at$29.40/year (better)$29.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window15 days (better)14 days
BillingOne-time paymentSubscription
Active installs30+300K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryMedia & galleriesMedia & galleries
VendorMotionkitAwesome Motive
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose MotionKit if…

  • Designers adding scroll animations without code
  • Agencies animating client sites
  • 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

Features

MotionKit

  • Visual GSAP editor
  • Visual timeline
  • ScrollTrigger controls
  • Preset animations
  • Page transitions
  • Direct WordPress publishing

PDF Embedder

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

Pros and cons

MotionKit

  • Free plan covers one site with up to 15 active animations
  • Visual editor with a timeline and live preview
  • Lifetime plans are available as a one-time payment
  • 15-day money-back guarantee
  • The free plan is limited to 2 pages and 15 active animations
  • Current prices show a 40% discount that the site describes as ending
  • Page transitions and presets need a paid 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

MotionKit

  • Starter annualStarts here

    $29.40/year

    1 site

    • Every preset in the library
    • Every GSAP plugin
    • Build animations from an AI chat
  • Starter lifetime

    $53.40 once

    1 site

    • One payment, no renewals
    • Lifetime updates
    • Presets added later
  • Professional annual

    $59.40/year

    5 sites

    • Client websites
    • Reusable animation library
    • Priority support

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

MotionKit vs PDF Embedder questions

Is MotionKit better than PDF Embedder?

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

Which is cheaper, MotionKit or PDF Embedder?

MotionKit starts at $29.40/year and PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year.

Can I get MotionKit 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

MotionKit

7.7/10

MotionKit is a visual GSAP animation platform for WordPress that allows users to create, preview, and publish animations without writing JavaScript.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $29.40/year
Category
Media & galleries

Related comparisons