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 Smart Slider 3 Pro
Smart Slider 3 Pro 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 | Smart Slider 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $29.50/year | $49 once |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | One-time payment |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 800K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | Nextend |
| 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 Smart Slider 3 Pro if…
- Site owners who want animated sliders without code
- Designers building sliders for client sites
Features
PDF Embedder
- Unlimited PDF embeds
- Configurable viewer
- Instant text search
- Secure PDF handling
- Watermarks
- Elementor widget
- View tracking
Smart Slider 3 Pro
- Visual slider editor
- 120+ slider templates
- Ken Burns and parallax effects
- Shape dividers
- Lightbox and typewriter effects
- Full page slider
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
Smart Slider 3 Pro
- Free version on WordPress.org with 800,000 active installs
- Visual editor with 120+ templates
- One-time payment with lifetime updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Pro features need a paid licence
- Standard licence covers one site only
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
Smart Slider 3 Pro
StandardStarts here
$49 once
1 site
- All Pro features
- Lifetime updates and support
- 120+ slider templates
Premium
$249 once
3, 5 or 10 sites
- All Pro features
- Lifetime updates and support
- Premium priority support
PDF Embedder vs Smart Slider 3 Pro questions
Is PDF Embedder better than Smart Slider 3 Pro?
On our comparison Smart Slider 3 Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, PDF Embedder or Smart Slider 3 Pro?
PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year and Smart Slider 3 Pro starts at $49 once.
Can I get PDF Embedder or Smart Slider 3 Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Smart Slider 3 Pro is a visual slider builder for WordPress with animation, layer and template tools.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49 once
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smart Slider 3 Pro
