Best EmbedPress Alternatives (2026)
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
EmbedPress embeds external content (PDFs, videos, maps) in WordPress. Shareables creates data display widgets from databases that work on any site. Different tools for different needs.
Why people look for EmbedPress alternatives
- 1WordPress only
- 2Cannot connect to databases
- 3Limited to embedding URLs, not creating widgets
- 4Need data-driven widgets from spreadsheets or databases
- 5Using a platform other than WordPress
What to look for in a EmbedPress alternative
Data source support: Does it connect to your tools?
Widget variety: Can it display your data the way you need?
Embeddability: Can you add it to your existing website?
Pricing: Does it fit your budget?
Ease of use: How fast can you go from data to live widget?
Customization: Can you match your brand?
Best EmbedPress alternatives
1. Shareables
No-code platform that turns Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, and 10+ other data sources into embeddable website widgets and standalone sites. Set up in under 5 minutes with no coding required.
Starting at $6/mo · Free tier available
2. Softr
Building web apps and portals from Airtable
Best for: Teams building client portals with user logins. Internal tools that need write-back to Airtable
3. SpreadSimple
Building simple websites from Google Sheets
Best for: Small businesses selling products directly from Google Sheets. Teams wanting a simple product catalog with Stripe checkout
4. SpreadsheetWeb
Converting complex Excel spreadsheets into web apps
Best for: Enterprises with complex Excel calculators they need on the web. Insurance quoting tools, pricing calculators, financial models
5. Zite
Building simple websites powered by Airtable
Best for: Airtable users who want a very simple website from their base. Quick prototypes and landing pages from Airtable data
6. Fillout
Form building with database integrations
Best for: Teams that primarily need forms connected to databases. Collecting data from users and writing to Airtable/Notion
7. Pory
Building web apps and directories from Airtable
Best for: Building directories, marketplaces, or listing sites from Airtable. Resource libraries with search and filtering
Shareables vs EmbedPress at a glance
| Functionalities |  Shareables |  EmbedPress |
|---|---|---|
| Embed variety | EmbedPress embeds PDFs, maps, docs | Different focus |
| Data source support | To databases | Embeds URLs |
| Widget templates | EmbedPress has no data display templates | EmbedPress has no data display templates |
| Platform support | WordPress only vs any website | WordPress only vs any website |
| Data display | For data display | For external content |
Pricing comparison
| Shareables | EmbedPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (1 widget, 1,000 records) | Yes (Basic embeds, limited sources) |
| Starting price | $6/mo | $49/year |
| Business tier | $12/mo (Pro) | $99/year |
| Top tier | $40/mo (Ultimate, unlimited widgets) | $199/year |
| Pricing model | per-widget | per-site license |
Who should choose what?
Choose EmbedPress if you need...
- Embedding PDFs, Google Docs, and external media in WordPress
- WordPress users who need to embed many external content types
Choose Shareables if you need...
- Teams that want to display spreadsheet/database data on their website
- No-code builders who need embeddable widgets
- Small businesses wanting a quick, affordable data-driven site
- Agencies managing multiple client widgets
- Anyone using Airtable, Google Sheets, or Notion as a CMS
Frequently Asked Questions
No. EmbedPress embeds external URLs (PDFs, videos, maps). Shareables is designed to display data from Airtable, Google Sheets, and 8+ other sources.
Yes. Shareables embed codes work on any website, including WordPress. EmbedPress is limited to WordPress only.