By Ryan Walker, Founder of Shareables|Last edited April 15, 2026At 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 |
Detailed comparison
Purpose
EmbedPress embeds external content by URL: paste a YouTube link, PDF URL, or Google Maps link and it renders in WordPress.
Shareables connects to your data sources and generates visual widgets: product catalogs, event calendars, blogs, FAQs, and more.
Bottom line: EmbedPress embeds existing content. Shareables creates new visual displays from your data.
Pricing
| 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 |
Strengths and weaknesses
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
Shareables
Strengths
- + Supports 10+ data sources (Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, Excel, Trello, and more)
- + Embeddable widgets that work on any website or page builder
- + 20+ widget templates (blog, products, events, FAQ, testimonials, charts, and more)
- + Quick setup, under 5 minutes from data to live widget
Weaknesses
- - No user authentication or login portals
- - No form submissions or data write-back
- - Newer platform, smaller community compared to established players
- - Limited to displaying and presenting data (read-only)
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
What customers say
“I have to say I am very impressed with the product and the support. I used it to publish events from my Airtable data and published a very good looking events list on my WordPress website. I found WordPress events plugins far too bulky for what I needed, which was purely a listing page. I will definitely be using Shareables in the future for other similar projects.”
Mike Watson
MWA Digital
“This is a game-changer for our agency in terms of enhancing our clients' experience without complicating our backend support, as the clients can simply update spreadsheet information in real time. Once it's set up and optimized, it's pretty much plug and play. If you want dynamic content displayed in a very digestible, beautifully presented format, Shareables will be a great tool for you. Ryan also provides very fast support to solve all my questions.”
Byron
Aranka Media
“For product showcases and micro-directories, Shareables feels like a perfect starter replacement for Softr, Glide, and CommonNinja — especially when embeds and flexibility matter. Setup was fast. I connected my data, picked a layout, and published in minutes. Embeds worked exactly how I needed. Audio players, videos, and custom elements felt native inside the listings, not bolted on. Simple tool. Fast results. Exactly what I needed.”
Prashant
Mahakatha
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.