EmbedSocial vs WP Review Slider Pro (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, WP Review Slider Pro grades higher than EmbedSocial: 2.4 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
EmbedSocial grades higher on the free plan and platforms. WP Review Slider Pro grades higher on value for money and features. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
EmbedSocial
Widgets that show Google, Facebook and other reviews on any website
WP Review Slider Pro
WordPress plugin showing reviews from 150+ sites in sliders and grids
Which one is for you
Pick EmbedSocial if
- Fits if you want your Google reviews shown on your own website
- Works for sites that want reviews and Instagram or TikTok posts in one widget
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need a tool that asks customers for reviews by email or text
- Tight if you have several locations, as each Google location counts as a source and Pro covers 3
- Watch out: widgets stop showing once the monthly view limit is hit, 500 on Free and 5,000 on Pro
- Watch out: the 7-day trial needs a card verified, Trustpilot needs Pro and your own API key, and the API needs Premium at $80
- Pricey if you want the Google Business Profile reply tool too, as it's priced apart, from $9 a month
Pick WP Review Slider Pro if
- Fits if you run WordPress and want reviews from Google and Yelp on your pages
- Works for people who prefer a one-time lifetime price
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there is only a 7-day trial
- Not for you if you are not on WordPress, as showing reviews elsewhere needs the Embed add-on
- Watch out: a lapsed yearly licence stops updates, support and cloud downloads
- Watch out: plans differ by site count only, and Multisite sub-sites each count
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAEmbedSocialFair | 2.4GPAWP Review Slider ProFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPro is $24 a month billed yearly ($29 monthly) for 3 sources and 5,000 widget views, just above the lowest-priced quarter of this category, so an ordinary price. Each Google location counts as a source, and a busier site needs Pro Plus at $40 yearly ($49 monthly) for 20,000 views. | AStarter is $29 a year, about $2.40 a month, and lifetime is $99, well under the $9 mark for review tools. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree forever with 1 source, such as one Google location, unlimited widgets and 500 views a month. That's a cap you'll hit, and then the widgets stop showing. The 7-day trial of paid plans needs a card verified, though it isn't charged. | DA 7-day trial with full access, and you must cancel before it ends. No free plan. |
| Features | CReview and social widgets from Google, Facebook, Yelp, Trustpilot, Instagram and TikTok, review forms, moderation, and a separate Google Business Profile tool with AI replies. The gap: no review requests by email or text are on record, which is the heart of this category. | B150+ review sources, sliders, grids, lists, local storage, requests and autoresponders. Showing reviews off WordPress needs a separate Embed add-on. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You connect each source, design a widget and paste it into your site, or add it on WordPress, Shopify, Wix or Squarespace. Then you keep an eye on views so the widgets don't vanish. | CNo store rating on record. It is a plugin you install and configure in WordPress. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, working with Google, Facebook, Trustpilot, Yelp, Shopify, WordPress, Wix and Squarespace, and the API comes with Premium. No phone or desktop app is listed. | CWordPress only, with Google, Facebook, Yelp and Tripadvisor as sources. |
| Best for | showing your Google reviews on your own website | pulling reviews from many sites into WordPress |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: EmbedSocial and WP Review Slider Pro. How we grade
Price against what you get
EmbedSocial starts at $24 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. WP Review Slider Pro starts at $2.42 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and WP Review Slider Pro starts $21.58 a month lower. Of the other customer review tools on the chart, 8 score higher than EmbedSocial for less, and none scores higher than WP Review Slider Pro for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- WP Review Slider Pro also covers templates.
At a glance
| EmbedSocial | WP Review Slider Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $24 per month for 3 sources, billed annually ($29 monthly) | $29 per year for 1 site |
| Free plan | 1 source, 500 widget views a month, unlimited widgets, 10 AI credits and content updates every 24 hours. | None |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial of paid plans; a card must be verified but is not charged | 7-day free trial with full access, cancel before it ends |
| Web | ||
| Made by | EmbedSocial | L & J Apps |
| Price read from | embedsocial.com | wpreviewslider.com |
| Checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
EmbedSocial
- Widgets stop showing once the monthly view limit is reached, until the count resets or you upgrade.
- Each connected account, Google location or hashtag counts as a source, so several locations quickly need a bigger plan.
- Trustpilot reviews need the Pro plan and your own Trustpilot API key.
- The Google Business Profile tool is priced apart, from $9 a month starting with 2 locations.
WP Review Slider Pro
- It runs only inside WordPress; showing reviews elsewhere needs the separate Embed add-on.
- A lapsed yearly license keeps existing reviews but stops plugin updates, support and cloud Review Funnel downloads.
- Plans differ only by site count (1, 5 or 50), and each WordPress Multisite sub-site counts toward the limit.
- Review Funnel downloads come with 2,000 free credits a year per plan.
Key features
EmbedSocial
- Review widgets
- Shows Google, Facebook, Yelp and Trustpilot reviews in sliders, badges, walls of love and other widgets that update automatically.
- Social feeds and UGC
- Embeds Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and other feeds, including shoppable widgets linked to a product catalog.
- Review forms
- Collect reviews on your own site with review forms, and show the average rating from any source in a badge.
- Moderation and filters
- Hand-pick which reviews appear, for example only 5-star reviews or reviews with text, and tag or filter by keyword.
- Google Business Profile tools
- A separate product for many locations: bulk profile edits, scheduled Google posts, local rank heatmaps and automatic AI review replies.
WP Review Slider Pro
- 150+ review sources
- Downloads reviews by direct download, API connection or Review Funnels; Google reviews can be pulled without a Google Cloud account.
- Sliders, grids and lists
- 15 template styles including slider, masonry grid and list, plus rating badges and floating widgets.
- Reviews stored locally
- Reviews live in your WordPress database, so there are no page-view limits, and they stay on the site if a yearly license lapses.
- Requests and autoresponders
- Includes review request forms and autoresponders for asking customers to leave a review.
- AI summaries and social cards
- Creates AI review summaries and shareable social review cards.
- Embed add-on
- WP Review Slider Embed, a separate add-on, shows the same sliders and badges on non-WordPress sites with a JavaScript snippet.
Plans
EmbedSocial
Free$0
1 source, such as one Google location, 500 widget views a month and daily updates, with unlimited widgets.
Pro$24
per month for 3 sources, billed annually ($29 monthly)
5,000 views a month, 100 AI credits, updates every 3 hours, Facebook and Trustpilot reviews, social scheduling and analytics.
Pro Plus$40
per month for 6 sources, billed annually ($49 monthly)
20,000 views a month and social listening for mentions and hashtags on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn and more.
Premium$80
per month for 15 sources, billed annually ($99 monthly)
100,000 views a month, updates every 30 minutes, team accounts, rights management and the EmbedSocial API.
EnterpriseCustom
Custom sources and views, 500 AI credits, 5-minute updates, sub-accounts and an account manager. Sold through a demo.
WP Review Slider Pro
Starter (yearly)$29
per year for 1 site
All features, updates and personal support from the developer while the subscription is active.
Business (yearly)$59
per year for 5 sites
Same features as Starter, activated on 5 WordPress sites.
Agency (yearly)$149
per year for 50 sites
Same features on 50 WordPress sites, including white-label mode for client work.
Starter (lifetime)$99
one-time, for 1 site
One payment with no yearly subscription, for 1 WordPress site.
Business (lifetime)$199
one-time, for 5 sites
One payment with no yearly subscription, for 5 WordPress sites.
Agency (lifetime)$449
one-time, for 50 sites
One payment with no yearly subscription, for 50 WordPress sites.
Ways to pay less
EmbedSocial
- Annual discount
Save 20% with yearly billing
EmbedSocial's pricing page saves 20% on yearly billing: Pro is $24 a month billed yearly against $29 billed monthly.
- Nonprofit
50% off for nonprofits
All EmbedSocial plans are 50% off for nonprofit organizations that send proof of their status.
WP Review Slider Pro
- Lifetime license
Lifetime licenses from $99
A one-time payment replaces the yearly subscription: $99 for 1 site, $199 for 5 sites and $449 for 50 sites.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, EmbedSocial or WP Review Slider Pro?
As of Nov 13, 2026, WP Review Slider Pro is cheaper to start with: $2.42 a month when paid by the year, against $24 a month for EmbedSocial. EmbedSocial starts at $24 per month for 3 sources, billed annually ($29 monthly), and WP Review Slider Pro starts at $29 per year for 1 site.
Which has a free plan, EmbedSocial or WP Review Slider Pro?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only EmbedSocial has a free plan. WP Review Slider Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.