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 ShutterPress Gallery
PDF Embedder wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | PDF Embedder | ShutterPress Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 8.1/10 |
| Starts at | $29.50/year (better) | $129/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 300K+ (better) | 100+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | ShutterPress Gallery |
| 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
- You want the lower starting price
Choose ShutterPress Gallery if…
- Photographers selling prints and downloads
- Photographers sharing proofing galleries with clients
Features
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
ShutterPress Gallery
- Gallery layouts
- Client proofing
- Password and login protection
- WooCommerce sales
- Watermarking
- PDF licence documents
- Gallery zip download
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
ShutterPress Gallery
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Sells prints and downloads through WooCommerce
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Migration plugin for importing from other gallery plugins
- Watermarking, password protection and WooCommerce sales need a paid plan
- Paid plans are billed yearly
- No independent review ratings found yet
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
ShutterPress Gallery
Free
Free
1 site
- Masonry, justified and grid galleries
- Reusable gallery templates
- Gutenberg blocks and Elementor widgets
PhotographerStarts here
$129/year
1 site
- WooCommerce print and download sales
- Watermarking and PDF documents
- 1 year of updates
Studio
$239/year
3 sites
- Everything in Photographer
- Email support
- 1 year of updates
PDF Embedder vs ShutterPress Gallery questions
Is PDF Embedder better than ShutterPress Gallery?
On our comparison PDF Embedder comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, PDF Embedder or ShutterPress Gallery?
PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year and ShutterPress Gallery starts at $129/year.
Can I get PDF Embedder or ShutterPress Gallery cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
The WordPress gallery plugin for photographers
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $129/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ShutterPress Gallery