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 Soliloquy
Soliloquy wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | PDF Embedder | Soliloquy |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 | 8.6/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $29.50/year | $19.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 300K+ (better) | 30K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | Soliloquy |
| 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 Soliloquy if…
- Photographers and designers showing image galleries
- WooCommerce stores showing product slideshows
- 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
Soliloquy
- Drag and drop slider builder
- Carousel and lightbox
- WooCommerce product slides
- Featured content slides
- Video and PDF slides
- Scheduled slides
- Image protection
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
Soliloquy
- Drag and drop builder produces responsive sliders
- Free Lite version is listed on WordPress.org
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Carousel, lightbox, and WooCommerce slides in the paid plans
- Free Lite version cannot add images from the Media Library
- WooCommerce and PDF slides need a paid plan
- The pricing page does not state a site limit for the Developer plan
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
Soliloquy
PersonalStarts here
$19.50/year
1 site sites
- Unlimited sliders
- Custom CSS
- 1 year of support
Multi
$49.50/year
3 sites sites
- Slider templates
- Image protection
- Scheduled slides
Developer
$99.50/year
- Carousel
- Lightbox
- Featured content
PDF Embedder vs Soliloquy questions
Is PDF Embedder better than Soliloquy?
On our comparison Soliloquy comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, PDF Embedder or Soliloquy?
PDF Embedder starts at $29.50/year and Soliloquy starts at $19.50/year.
Can I get PDF Embedder or Soliloquy cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
The Best WordPress Slider Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $19.50/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Soliloquy