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 Slider Revolution
PDF Embedder wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | PDF Embedder | Slider Revolution |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 5.1/10 |
| Starts at | $29.50/year (better) | $45/year |
| Free version | Yes | – |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 300K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | ThemePunch |
| 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 to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Slider Revolution if…
- Solo site owners
- Freelancers
- Agencies launching many sites
Features
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
Slider Revolution
- Visual slider editor
- 200+ templates
- 30+ addons
- AI credits
- Ticket support
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
Slider Revolution
- 200+ templates and 30+ addons
- Plans cover from 1 site to 250 sites
- Ticket support on every plan
- Annual renewal needed to keep licensing
- Priced by site count tier, not a one-time license
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
Slider Revolution
StarterStarts here
$45/year
1 site sites
- 50 AI credits
- 200+ templates
- 30+ addons
Enthusiast
$89/year
3 sites sites
- 150 AI credits
- 200+ templates
- 30+ addons
Scale
$209/year
Up to 250 sites sites
- 2,500 AI credits
- 200+ templates
- 30+ addons
What Reddit says
PDF Embedder
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Slider Revolution
Reddit users mostly describe Slider Revolution as heavy on page speed and awkward to use, and several are looking for lighter free alternatives. A 2025 arbitrary file read vulnerability in the plugin also drew update warnings.
PDF Embedder vs Slider Revolution questions
Is PDF Embedder better than Slider Revolution?
On our comparison PDF Embedder comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, PDF Embedder or Slider Revolution?
PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year and Slider Revolution starts at $45/year.
Can I get PDF Embedder or Slider Revolution cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Slider Revolution was 30% off last year.
Both products
Slider Revolution is a WordPress plugin for building responsive sliders, animations and interactive content with a visual editor.
- Free version
- –
- Price
- From $45/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Slider Revolution