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
PDF Embedder vs Pixel Gallery
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | PDF Embedder | Pixel Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 7.9/10 |
| Starts at | $29.50/year | $18/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 60 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 300K+ (better) | 4K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | BdThemes |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose PDF Embedder if…
- Sites that publish PDFs such as menus, catalogs or reports
- Teams that need secure or watermarked documents
Choose Pixel Gallery if…
- Elementor users building image galleries
- Designers who need masonry or carousel layouts
- You want the lower starting price
Features
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
Pixel Gallery
- Grid, masonry and carousel layouts
- Elementor drag-and-drop
- Lightbox and lazy loading
- Animations and hover effects
- Responsive and RTL support
- Premium layouts on paid plans
Pros and cons
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
Pixel Gallery
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Gallery layouts built into Elementor
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime options for one and five sites
- Premium exclusive layouts are only in paid plans
- Licenses are capped by site count (1, 5 or 1,000 websites)
Pricing plans
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
Pixel Gallery
PersonalStarts here
$18/year
1 website sites
Business
$36/year
5 websites sites
Developer
$150/year
1,000 websites sites
PDF Embedder vs Pixel Gallery questions
Is PDF Embedder better than Pixel Gallery?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, PDF Embedder or Pixel Gallery?
PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year and Pixel Gallery starts at $18/year.
Can I get PDF Embedder or Pixel Gallery cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Pixel Gallery is an Elementor image gallery addon with grid, masonry and carousel layouts.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $18/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Pixel Gallery