Elfsight vs EmbedPress
By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026TL;DR
Elfsight focuses on embeddable website widgets (social feeds, reviews, forms). EmbedPress focuses on embedding external content (pdfs, maps, videos, docs) in wordpress. For embeddable data widgets from 10+ sources, Shareables is a third option starting at $6/mo.
Overview
Elfsight
Website widgets for your site
Embeddable website widgets (social feeds, reviews, forms). Target audience: website owners wanting plug-and-play widgets.
EmbedPress
Embed anything in WordPress
Embedding external content (PDFs, maps, videos, docs) in WordPress. Target audience: wordpress users wanting to embed external content.
Strengths and weaknesses
Elfsight
Strengths
- + Massive widget library (80+ types)
- + Social media feed widgets (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube)
- + Review aggregation widgets (Google Reviews, Yelp, TripAdvisor)
- + Chat, popups, countdown timers, and marketing widgets
Weaknesses
- - No spreadsheet or database integration
- - All data is manually configured or from social APIs
- - Per-widget pricing adds up with multiple widgets
- - Cannot display your own custom data from Airtable/Sheets
EmbedPress
Strengths
- + Embeds 150+ content types in WordPress (PDFs, Google Docs, maps, videos)
- + One-click URL-based embedding
- + Good for embedding external documents and media
- + Native WordPress Gutenberg block
Weaknesses
- - WordPress-only plugin
- - No database or spreadsheet integration
- - Cannot create data-driven widgets
- - Only embeds existing external content, doesn't generate displays
Who should choose what?
Choose Elfsight if you need...
- Social media feed widgets on websites
- Displaying Google Reviews or Yelp reviews
- Marketing widgets (popups, CTAs, countdown timers)
- One-off interactive elements
Choose EmbedPress if you need...
- Embedding PDFs, Google Docs, and external media in WordPress
- WordPress users who need to embed many external content types
A third option: Shareables
If neither Elfsight nor EmbedPress is the right fit, Shareables offers a different approach. 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.
Why consider Shareables?
Starting at $6/mo · Free tier available
Pricing comparison
| Elfsight | EmbedPress | Shareables | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $5/mo per app | $49/year | $6/mo |
| Model | per-app | per-site license | per-widget |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your needs. Elfsight is best for social media feed widgets on websites. EmbedPress is best for embedding pdfs, google docs, and external media in wordpress. For embeddable data widgets from 10+ sources, Shareables is a strong third option starting at $6/mo.
If you need embeddable data widgets from spreadsheets and databases, Shareables supports 10+ data sources, offers 20+ widget templates, and starts at $6/mo. It is a good fit if neither Elfsight nor EmbedPress meets your embedding or multi-source needs.