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The best presentation software in 2024

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The latest presentation apps have made it easier than ever to format slides and create professional-looking slideshows without giving off a "this is a template" vibe. Even standard PowerPoint alternatives have updated key features to make it easier than ever to collaborate and create presentations quickly, so you can spend more time prepping for your actual presentation.

If, like me, you've used Google Slides unquestioningly for years, it's a whole new world out there. The newest crop of online presentation tools go way beyond the classic slideshow experience, with new features to keep your audience's attention, streamline the creation process with AI, and turn slide decks into videos and interactive conversations.

I've been testing these apps for the past few years, and this time, I spent several days tinkering with 25 of the top presentation software solutions out there to bring you the best of the best.

The best presentation software

What makes the best presentation app, how we evaluate and test apps.

When looking for the best presentation apps, I wanted utility players. After all, slideshows are used for just about everything, from pitch decks and product launches to class lectures and church sermons. With that in mind, here's what I was looking for:

Pre-built templates. The best presentation tools should have attractive, professional-looking templates to build presentations in a hurry.

Sharing and collaboration options. Whether you plan to share your webinar slides later, or you just want to collaborate with a coworker on a presentation, it should be easy to share files and collaborate in real-time.

Flexibility and customization options. Templates are great, but top presentation apps should enable you to customize just about everything—giving you the flexibility to build exactly what you need.

Affordability. Creating compelling presentations is important, but you shouldn't have to bust your budget to make it happen. With capable free tools on the market, affordability is a top consideration.

Standalone functionality. There's no reason to use multiple tools when one can do it all, so I didn't test any apps that require and work on top of another presentation app like PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Familiar, deck-based interface. For our purposes here, I only tested software that uses slides, with the familiar deck-based editor you expect from a "presentation" tool (versus, for example, a video creation app).

Beyond that, I also looked for presentation apps that brought something unique to the table—features above and beyond what you can get for free from a legacy solution like PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Here's what my testing workflow looked like:

I went through any onboarding or guided tutorials.

I created a new deck, scanning through all available templates, noting how well-designed they were (and which were free versus paid).

I added new slides, deleted slides, edited text and images, and played around with other content types.

I changed presentation design settings, like color schemes and background images.

I reviewed and tested the sharing and collaboration options.

I tested out presenter view (when available).

After my first round of testing, I went back into the top performers to test any unique or niche features, like AI, brand settings, and interactive content. With that, these are the best presentation apps I found—each one really brings something different or radically easy to the table.

The best presentation software at a glance


	A free option	Free plan available; paid plans from $10
	AI-powered design	From $12/month
	Non-linear presentations	Free plan available; paid plans from $7/month
	Video presentations	Limited free plan available; paid plans from $15/month
	Collaboration	Free plan available; from $22/month for 2 users
	Conversational AI features	Free plan available; paid plans from $8/user/month
	Audience engagement	Free plan available; paid plans from $11.99/user/month
	Generative AI features	Limited free plan available; paid plans from $16/user/month

The best free presentation software

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Canva, our pick for the best free presentation app

Canva pros:

Excellent free plan

Tons of amazing templates for all use cases

Feature-rich

Canva cons:

The AI tools aren't groundbreakingly useful

Canva offers one of the most robust free plans of all the presentation apps I tested. The app delays account creation until after you've created your first design, so you can get started building your presentation in seconds. Choose from an almost overwhelming number of beautiful templates (nearly all available for free), including those designed specifically for education or business use cases.

Anyone who's accidentally scrolled too far and been bumped to the next slide will appreciate Canva's editor interface, which eliminates that problem altogether with a smooth scroll that doesn't jump around. Choose from a handful of preset animations to add life to your presentations, or browse the library of audio and video files available to add. And Canva also has a number of options for sharing your presentation, including adding collaborators to your team, sharing directly to social media, and even via QR code.

Present directly from Canva, and let audience members submit their questions via Canva Live. Once you share a link to invite audience members to your presentation, they can send questions for you to answer. As the presenter, you'll see them pop up in your presenter view window, so you can keep the audience engaged and your presentation clear. Alternatively, record a presentation with a talking head bubble—you can even use an AI presenter here—to share remotely.

Canva pricing: Free plan available; paid plans start at $120/year for 1 user and include additional features like Brand Kit, premium templates and stock assets, and additional AI-powered design tools.

The best presentation app for AI-powered design

Beautiful.ai pros:

True AI design

No fussing around with alignment

Still allows for customization

Beautiful.ai cons:

No free plan

If you're like me, editing granular spacing issues is the absolute worst part of building a presentation. Beautiful.ai uses artificial intelligence to take a lot of the hassle and granular design requirements out of the presentation process, so you can focus on the content of a presentation without sacrificing professional design. If I needed to make presentations on a regular basis, this is the app I'd use.

Many apps have recently added AI design features, but Beautiful.ai has been doing it for years—and they've perfected the experience of AI design, ensuring the tool's reign as the most streamlined and user-friendly option for AI design.

The editor is a little different from most presentation apps, but it's still intuitive—and you'll start off with a quick two-minute tutorial. When creating a new slide, scroll through "inspiration slides" to find a layout you like; once you choose, the app will pull the layout and automatically adapt it to match the design of the rest of your presentation.

With 10 themes, several templated slides, over 40 fully-designed templates, and more than 20 different color palettes to choose from, Beautiful.ai strikes a perfect balance between automation and customization.

While Beautiful.ai doesn't offer a free plan, paid plans are reasonably priced and offer sharing and collaboration options that rival collab-focused apps like Google Slides. And speaking of Google, you can connect Beautiful.ai with Google Drive to save all your presentations there.

Note: I re-tested the generative AI feature (called DesignerBot) this year. It's great for adding individual slides to an existing presentation—automatically choosing the best layout and matching the design to the rest of the deck—but as with most other apps, it struggled to pull in relevant images.

Beautiful.ai pricing: Plans start at $12/month for unlimited slides, AI content generation, viewer analytics, and more. Upgrade to a Team plan for $40/user/month to get extra collaboration and workspace features and custom brand controls.

The best presentation app for conversational presentations

Prezi pros:

Doesn't restrict you to standard presentation structure

Lots of customization options

Prezi Video lets you display a presentation right over your webcam video

Prezi cons:

Steep learning curve

Struggling to squeeze information into a basic, linear presentation? Give Prezi a try. Unlike nearly all other presentation apps on the market, Prezi Present doesn't restrict the structure of your presentation to a straight line. The editor focuses on topics and subtopics and allows you to arrange them any way you want, so you can create a more conversational flow of information.

With the structural flexibility, you still get all the same customization features you expect from top presentation software, including fully-editable templates. There's a learning curve if you're unfamiliar with non-linear presentations, but templates offer a great jumping-off point, and Prezi's editor does a good job of making the process more approachable.

Plus, Prezi comes with two other apps: Prezi Design and Prezi Video. Prezi Video helps you take remote presentations to a new level. You can record a video where the presentation elements are displayed right over your webcam feed. Record and save the video to share later, or connect with your video conferencing tool of choice (including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet) to present live.

Prezi's generative AI feature works ok, but it's more useful as a wireframe. When I asked it to create a presentation about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, for example, the resulting content read a lot like a student writing a term paper in the broadest strokes possible to avoid doing any actual research.

The best presentation app for video presentations

Powtoon pros:

Timing automatically changes based on the content on the slide

Can toggle between slideshow and video

Can orient presentation as horizontal, vertical, or square

Powtoon cons:

Limited free plan

Powtoon makes it easy to create engaging videos by orienting the editor around a slide deck. Editing a Powtoon feels just like editing a presentation, but by the time you finish, you have a professional video.

You can edit your slides at any time, and when you hit play, a video plays through your deck—the feel is almost like an animated explainer video. Each slide includes the animations you choose and takes up as much time as is needed based on the content on the slide. Powtoon figures the timing automatically, and you can see in the bottom-right of the editor how much time is used on your current slide versus the total presentation. If you ever want to present as a slide deck, just toggle between Slideshow and Movie.

You'll likely need to subscribe to a paid plan to get the most out of Powtoon—like creating videos longer than three minutes, downloading them as MP4 files, and white-labeling your presentations—but doing so won't break the bank. Plus, you'll unlock tons of templates complete with animations and soundtracks.

One of my favorite Powtoon features is the ability to orient your video: you can choose horizontal orientation (like a normal presentation) or opt for vertical (for mobile) or square (for social media). When your presentation is ready, you can publish straight to YouTube, Wistia, Facebook Ads, and any number of other locations.

The best presentation app for collaborating with your team

Pitch, our pick for the best presentation software for collaborating with your team

Pitch pros:

Google levels of collaboration

Assign slides to specific team members

Excellent generative AI feature

Pitch cons:

User interface is a little different than you're used to

Need to collaborate on presentations with your team? Pitch is a Google Slides alternative that gets the job done. As far as decks go, Pitch includes all the beautifully-designed templates, customizability, and ease of use you expect from a top-notch presentation tool. But the app really shines when you add your team.

The right-hand sidebar is all about project management and collaboration: you can set and update the status of your deck, assign entire presentations or individual slides to team members, plus comment or add notes. Save custom templates to make future presentations even easier and faster.

You can also invite collaborators from outside your company to work with you on individual decks. And if you opt for a paid plan, Pitch introduces workspace roles, shared private folders, and version history.

Pitch also offers one of the most impressive generative AI features on this list. It still struggles to pull in relevant images, but I found the AI-generated written content and design to be top-notch.

The best presentation app for conversational AI

Gamma pros:

Creates fully fleshed-out presentations from a prompt

Conversational chatbot-like experience

Can still manually edit the presentation

Gamma cons:

Not as much granular customization

I tested a lot of apps claiming to use AI to up your presentation game, and Gamma's conversational AI features were head and shoulders above the crowd.

Simply give the app a topic—or upload an outline, notes, or any other document or article—approve the outline, and pick a theme. The app will take it from there and create a fully fleshed-out presentation. It's far from perfect, but Gamma produces a very useful jumping-off point. (Last year, it was by far the best, but this year, other apps are catching up.)

Here's the key: Gamma is much more geared toward the iterative, chatbot experience familiar to ChatGPT users. Click on the Edit with AI button at the top of the right-hand menu to open the chat, and you'll see suggested prompts—or you can type in your own requests for how Gamma should alter the presentation.

Once you've done all you can with prompts, simply close the chat box to manually add the finishing touches. While you do sacrifice some granular customizability in exchange for the AI features, you can still choose your visual theme, change slide layouts, format text, and add any images, videos, or even app and web content.

The best presentation app for audience engagement

Mentimeter, our pick for the best presentation software for audience engagement

Mentimeter pros:

Tons of audience engagement features

Simple for participants to interact

Mentimeter cons:

Less granular customizability

Bit of a learning curve

If you need to engage with an audience during your presentation, Mentimeter makes that easy. The app is designed around interactive elements like quizzes, surveys, Q&As, sliders, and more (even a Miro whiteboard!).

Each of these is included in a number of different, professional-looking templates, so you can build a fully interactive presentation super quickly.

When it's time to present, your audience members can scan the QR code with their phone cameras or type in the URL and access code to participate. There's one code per presentation (so they won't have to do this on every slide), which gives access to each slide as you move through the presentation.

There are two main drawbacks to this one, though. First, there's a bit of a learning curve and less familiar editing interface (but I found it pretty easy to learn with some practice). The other drawback is that you can't get as granular with the visual customization as you can with many other presentation tools.

The best presentation app for generative AI

Tome, our pick for the best presentation software for generative AI

Top-tier generative AI features

Simple, customizable templates

Intuitive doc-style editor

There's definitely a learning curve

Tome is one of the new additions to this list that I'm most excited about. If you're looking for generative AI that just genuinely works , it's definitely worth a look. The editor is a bit more stripped down than most presentation apps but intuitive nonetheless—it's almost a cross between your standard deck editor and a Notion-style doc.

To generate an AI deck, click Generate with AI in the top right, and either write your own prompt or choose from the example prompts that cover a handful of common use cases, like sales enablement and company pitches. Edit or approve the suggested outline, then generate the full presentation.

From there, you can edit each slide as a doc via the right-hand menu—without limits on how much information you can include. During the presentation, you simply size down any slides that take up more than the standard amount of space. It's super simple but somehow feels revolutionary in a presentation app.

What about the old standbys?

You might notice a few major presentation players aren't on this list, including OGs Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and Google Slides. These apps are perfectly adequate for creating basic presentations, and they're free if you have a Windows or Mac device or a Google account.

I didn't include them on the list because the presentation space has really developed in the last several years, and after testing them out, I found these behemoths haven't kept pace. If they weren't made by Microsoft/Apple/Google, I might not even be mentioning them. They're pretty basic tools, they're behind the curve when it comes to templates (both quantity and design), and they don't offer any uniquely valuable features like robust team collaboration, branding controls, video, and so on.

In any case, if you're reading this, you're probably looking for an alternative that allows you to move away from one of the big 3, and as the presentation platforms featured above show, there's a ton to gain—in terms of features, usability, and more—when you do.

What about PowerPoint and Google Slides add-ons?

While I focused my testing on tools with full feature-sets—those that can serve as your sole presentation tool—there are a ton of add-on tools you can use atop big name tools like PowerPoint and Google Slides.

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15 Popular PowerPoint Alternatives (Full Comparison Guide)

PowerPoint is by far the most popular software for creating and sharing presentations, but it is not the only one!

In this article, we’ll go through the different PowerPoint alternatives you have and the pros and cons of each . Each one of these presentation software options has its own suitable features that will help you create outstanding slides.

In 24Slides, we’re experts at presentations . We know that when talking about slides, PowerPoint is only the tip of the iceberg. That’s why we’ve picked the 15 most popular PowerPoint alternatives that you can use to create outstanding presentations . We’ll go in-depth into each one, covering their price, their options for team collaboration, and if they can be used both online and offline.

Here are the alternative presentation software we’ll go through:

#2. Google Slides

#3. Apple Keynote

#4. Renderforest

#6. Powtoon

#7. Piktochart

#8. Beautiful.ai

#11. Microsoft Sway

#12. DigiDeck

#13. ZohoShow

#15. Haiku Deck

There are so many PowerPoint alternatives that picking one can be a bit tricky. In the end, the best presentation software is the one that fits your needs the most. That’s why we’ve added a ‘best for…’ section at the end of the article.

Hopefully, this will help you decide which PowerPoint alternative is best for your business and more likely to fulfill your goals to keep your audience interested and engaged. Keep reading to the end to find:

- The best free PowerPoint alternative

- The best PowerPoint alternative for enterprises

- The best presentation software for team collaboration

- The best PowerPoint alternative for e-learning and training

- The best PowerPoint alternative for small businesses

Hopefully, this will not only get you a complete overview of the different PowerPoint alternatives you can use, but it will also help you decide which one is the best presentation software for you!

What is the Best PowerPoint Alternative?

Not every PowerPoint alternative is built the same! While some of the presentation software on this list are very similar to Microsoft Office’s options, many have completely different features and work options.

That’s why to figure out which is the best for your business, you’ll need to compare them. In this section, we’ll go through each PowerPoint alternative’s main features, like template options, design elements library, collaboration features, mobile apps, and so on. We’ll also cover

-Presentation software pricing

-Pros and cons of each PowerPoint alternative

-What each presentation design tool is best suited for

When talking about PowerPoint alternatives, Prezi is one of the most popular ones. This presentation software became known for its non-linear layouts and unique take on presentations.

Unlike PowerPoint and many other alternative presentation software we’ll go through in this list, Prezi doesn’t use presentation slides. Instead, it works with a “canvas,” where the presenter can zoom in and out.

This makes Prezi presentations feel more fluid and “free-form” than your typical presentation.

One of the best features of this PowerPoint alternative is that it allows free plans and work online. However, it’s important to note that presentations created through free plans are public and can’t be saved as private , which can be a deal breaker for people working on presentations with sensitive information.

Main features :

Cloud and desktop app access
Images and templates library
Zoom, Google Meets, and Microsoft Team integrations for virtual presentations
Prezi Video puts presenters next to their graphics in real-time
Freemium (up to 5 projects)
Individual prices begin at $9/mo. (billed annually)
Enterprise solutions begin at $15/mo. (billed annually)
Non-linear, unique layouts
SOC2 Security for paid plans
Offline access with the desktop app
Free presentations are public
Steep learning curve
Can cause motion sickness in audiences unfamiliar with it

Best for : Storytelling and conversational-oriented presentations

2. Google Slides

If you’re looking for a quick and easy alternative to PowerPoint, then Google Slides is the one for you.

It has all the basic features you’d find in PowerPoint, with the added bonus of real-time collaboration options. And the best part, you will only need a Google Account to have immediate access to it.

Not only that, PowerPoint presentations are easy to convert to and from Google Slides. This means that you can use the vast array of presentation templates for PowerPoint, which is a huge bonus compared to other presentation software alternatives in this list.

While it offers business plans for higher storage capacity, most users will find the free plan of 15GB is more than enough and offers all the main features for creating presentations.

Real-time collaboration
Cloud-based
Google Workspace complete integration, including Google Meets for virtual presentations

Price : Free!

Completely free with a Google Account
Easy to convert to and from PowerPoint
SOC Certified
Limited animations and transitions compared to PowerPoint, only for traditional presentation slides.

Best for : Team collaboration and traditional presentation slides

3. Apple Keynote

For Mac users, Apple Keynote is this developer’s alternative to PowerPoint. And just like PowerPoint, it allows you to create impactful presentations to bring your ideas to life.

One of its main advantages is its user-friendly interface, which makes it easy and intuitive to use. However, this also means that many features available on other presentation software are not part of Keynote.

Available for all Apple devices
Touch interface available for iPad working
Integrated library of photos, videos, music, and charts
Intuitive and less cluttered workspace, user-friendly interface
Similar customization options as PowerPoint
Not available for non-Mac Users
Limited compatibility when exporting documents to and from PowerPoint

Best for : Mac Users

4. Renderforest

If you’re looking for a PowerPoint alternative to make non-traditional presentations, then you might want to check out Renderforest. This online design platform allows you to create complex videos and slideshows with just a few clicks.

You can use Renderforest to create unique presentations with seamless transitions and animations for a video-like feel.

You can try Renderforest for free but take into account that if you really want to use it as a recurrent tool for your presentations, acquiring a paid plan is a must. This will give you access to the full template catalog and advanced editing tools.

Animation toolkits
Templates and scenes library for easy use
Freemium (up to 500MB)
Lite $9.99/mo. (billed annually)
Pro $15.99/mo (billed annually)
Professional animations with a seamless “video” feel
Easy to use pre-made building blocks
Limited library of resources
Limited customization of templates
Full use requires a paid account

Best for : Video-like, seamless presentations

If you’re looking for a PowerPoint alternative to help you make the most without being a professional designer, check out Visme ! It is a self-appointed all-in-one content creation tool for non-designers.

As such, you can use Visme to create infographics, mockups, social media graphics, and of course, presentations. Visme also allows you to share your content with your team and collaborate with other people.

Graphs, charts, and data widgets
Social Media scheduling integration
Workspace for team collaboration
Font pairs and design toolkits
“Presenter studio” to record yourself
Freemium (up to 100MB)
Personal $12.25/mo. (billed annually)
Enterprise $24.75/mo. (billed annually)
App integrations for Social Media
Easy import and export from PowerPoint
Easy and user-friendly
Most templates are just for premium accounts
Free download in just one format

Best for : Wide range of design tasks

Looking for a unique PowerPoint alternative that gives your presentations that seamless feel? Then Powtoon will help you create eye-catching presentations for your brand!

It’s an excellent option for those looking for animated characters, as you can customize them to fit your audience and brand identity. It also offers a wide library of stock photos, music, and other design elements. Its templates make Powtoon easy to use, even for those with no previous experience.

However, just like other PowerPoint alternatives in this list, if you really want to make the most out of this tool, then a paid plan is a must.

Customizable cartoon characters
Brand identity tool-kits
Convert PowerPoint to video with the Office add-in
ISO Certified Cloud security
Several social media and apps integrations
Freemium (up to 2GB)
Pro starting at $20/mo. (billed annually)
Agency starting at $40/mo. (billed annually)
Dynamic, video-like presentations
Full customization options
Needs a premium account to make the most out of it
Videos made with free plans have Powtoon watermark

Best for : Educational presentations

7. Piktochart

Similarly to Visme, Piktochart is an online design platform for non-designers. You can use it to create all types of graphic content, like cards, brochures, infographics, and of course, presentations.

It offers a wide range of tools to create graphs and charts, making it ideal for reports and data-oriented products. You can also choose to download your presentations in PowerPoint format or present them online directly through the platform.

While some of the advanced brand features are exclusively for paid plans, this PowerPoint alternative’s free plan can be a great pick for those on a budget. Most features are still available for free, and you don’t need to worry about watermarks even without a Pro plan.

Export graphs and charts from Excel and Google Sheets
Cloud-based work
Template library
“Brand Assets” ($) for automatically updating brand guidelines
Team collaboration and project organization in folders
Pro starting at $14/mo. (billed annually)
Smart and customizable charts and maps
Traffic and views tools for all accounts
Download in .ppt format or present online
Color scheme customization only for paid plans

Best for : Infographics and data showcasing

8. Beautiful.ai

Looking for the most efficient way to create presentations? Beautiful.ai is a Powerpoint alternative that uses AI technology to generate professional presentation slides according to your needs automatically.

Its main selling point is to limit the time you spend creating presentations. That’s why it offers a library of smart templates and automatic brand guidelines to make your design experience more efficient.

And, if you’re willing to invest in it, the team plans really offer the most out of Beautiful.ai features.

Brand guidelines for team plans
Wide library of smart templates
DesignerBot
Pro $12/mo. (billed annually)
Team $40/mo. (billed annually)
$45 for single projects
Custom price for enterprise solutions
Great report-oriented templates: charts and data
PowerPoint + Google Slides integration
Lots of customization options
No freemium options
Most features are best for Team Plans and above

Best for : Business reports, low-effort beautiful professional presentations.

On the other hand, are you looking for a powerful design tool? If you’re missing a PowerPoint alternative that focuses on design features, Emaze’s HTML5 editor allows you to customize even the smallest details of your presentations.

Emaze also offers advanced features concerning analytics, so you can track your results and improve conversion rates.

All paid plans include questionnaires, collaboration options, and importing to and from PowerPoint and pdf documents.

Its freemium plan is an excellent option for trying out all the different features it offers, but take into consideration that presentations created with this plan come with a watermark.

E-learning questionaries
Analytics options
Remote presenting options
HTML5 Editor
Pro $13/mo (billed annually) (30 projects)
Executive $40/mo. (billed annually)
Business $125/mo. (billed annually)
Amazing customization options
Powerful design tools
Advanced analytics
Making the most out of it requires a steep learning curve
Branding tools are available just for Executive plans and above

Best for : Business and professional presentations

Vyond, previously known as GoAnimate, is a PowerPoint alternative that will help you create video-like content for your presentations.

Similarly to Powtoon, Vyong allows you to animate cartoon characters to convey your information in a more dynamic way. It offers 3 visual styles, Contemporary, Business Friendly, and Whiteboard, so you can pick which one fits your brand the best. And even better, you can sync the characters’ lips to match your message, making it look seamless and more professional.

Vyond enterprise-level security makes it a perfect fit for companies that are looking for a reliable and secure option to create videos and presentations on the cloud.

Enterprise level security
Unique, dynamic videos
Animated characters in 3 different styles
Essential $25 /mo. (billed annually) (with logo)
Premium $54/mo. (billed annually)
Professional $92/mo. (billed annually)
Enterprise-level security
Character customization and lipsync
Detailed animation options
All projects are watermarked unless Premium or above
Collaboration options are only available for Professional plans and above

Best for : Online training and learning

11. Microsoft Sway

If you think Microsoft's only option for presentation is PowerPoint, then think twice! Microsoft Sway is great for creating interactive presentations and reports, as it works wonders for content that doesn’t have a live presenter guiding it.

This makes it ideal for creating websites, bulletins, infographics, all overall anything where you‘d need to convey information in a visually appealing way.

And, Sway is completely free for anyone with a Microsoft Account!

However, one big drawback is that its workflow is very different from PowerPoint and other presentation software from this list. If you’re used to this kind of workspace, learning to use Microsoft Sway can feel overwhelming.

Interactive elements
Different visualization options than PowerPoint
Microsoft Office integrations
Steep learning curve - different work model than PowerPoint

Best for : Interactive presentations, bulletins, and infographics

12. DigiDeck

For a PowerPoint alternative that is 100% focused on your sales team’s presentations, then DigiDeck has no match.

It offers advanced analytics so you can track how your clients interact with your content and optimize your results. You can get real-time alerts when your presentations are being viewed so your sales team can use it as a lead opportunity. And it offers integrations with Salesforce and other CRM tools.

And, of course, it also enables you to customize your presentation in order to showcase your information in the most visually appealing way possible.

Since DigiDeck is a product aimed at enterprise-level customers, you must request a demo to understand how DigiDeck can help you and your business. They will give you a custom quote as well as help you develop your perfect enterprise solution.

CRM integrations
Data Analytics + real-time alerts for sales reps

Price : Custom quote

SOC2 Certified
Limited number of users
Need to provide your own photos and graphics to make the most out of the templates

Best for : Sales-oriented design products

13. ZohoShow

Looking for a free alternative to PowerPoint? ZohoShow is a completely free online platform for presentation slides!

Just like Google Slides, ZohoShow is a cloud-based presentation software with a very similar workspace to PowerPoint. Its minimalistic layout and user-friendly interface make it perfect for non-designers.

ZohoShow also offers different apps for you to both work and present on your mobile devices. This makes it perfect to work on a tablet or to present on a Smart TV. It also features a wide array of integrations with other apps, like Google Workspace or Slack!

Mobile app for working and presenting
PowerPoint integration
Chrome extension + mobile apps
Real-time collaboration for teams
Limited animations and transitions

Best for : Presentation slides on a budget

For a versatile PowerPoint alternative that can cover different design needs beyond presentations, Canva is worth checking out.

Canva’s design center allows you to create logos, flyers, banners, cards, and much, much more. Its library offers thousands of templates to pick from and to make your design process more efficient.

While you can use it freely, to truly make the most out of its collaboration and design tools, a paid plan is a must. This will allow you complete access to their resources and make teamwork much easier.

Canva also features mobile apps for both Mac and Android, so you have access to your designs whenever you need them.

Real-time collaboration ($)
Wide library of visual resources and templates
Brand kits ($)
Freemium (limited storage)
Pro $12.99/mo. (billed annually)
Teams $14.99/mo. (billed annually) (for the first 5 people)
Wide array of templates
Easy drag-and-drop interface
Desktop apps: online and offline modes
Best features are limited to premium plans

Best for : Versatile design tasks

15. Haiku Deck

If you’re looking for a user-friendly PowerPoint alternative, Haiku Deck might be the one for you. It allows you to create beautiful presentations with its huge library of photos and design elements.

Its interface is also pretty user-friendly, making it a great option to use for those who are not experienced in presentation design. And all their tools are focused on presentations’ best practices from experts, so you can rest assured that your message is being conveyed in the best way possible.

While Haiku Deck doesn’t offer a Freemium plan, you still have the option to try it out to see if it is the presentation software for you. You can register for the Basic plan to create your first free presentation. Just be aware that you’ll need to register after that and that you’ll not be able to download it.

Main features:

Privacy controls
Custom branding
Analytics (only for Premium)
Cloud-based workspace
Pro $9.99/mo. (billed annually)
Premium $29.99/mo. (billed annually)
Big royalty-free photo library
Easy export and import from PowerPoint and Keynote
Simple and user-friendly
No freemium option
Limited customization options

Best for: Creative presentations for non-designers

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Choosing the Most Suitable PowerPoint Alternative for You

When talking about the best possible alternative to PowerPoint, it all comes down to what you’re looking for. While each of the presentation software we’ve presented in this article has its pros and cons, some might work better than others depending on the use you’re planning to give them.

The best free PowerPoint alternative

If you’re looking for a free presentation software that can do pretty much the same thing as PowerPoint, then Google Slides is definitely the best !

Google Slides workspace is pretty similar to PowerPoint, making it easy to work with for those who are already familiar with this type of software. It also has the added bonus that you only need a free Google account to gain access to it and, of course, full integration with other Google Workspace software.

Some PowerPoint features, like complex animations, for example, might not be available for Google Slides. However, other features like real-time collaboration compensate for it.

Another option for a free PowerPoint alternative is ZohoShow . Its mobile apps will allow you to create and edit your slides on the go with pretty much the same design options as PowerPoint.

The best PowerPoint alternative for enterprises

When talking about PowerPoint alternatives for enterprises, you should look for software that truly elevates your presentations and offers the most with their paid plans.

Beautiful.ai is a great option for enterprises looking for presentation software options . Its AI doesn't only help you design outstanding presentation slides, but its smart tools will help you create more presentations in a more efficient way.

If your focus is sales-oriented content, then you can’t go wrong with DigiDeck . Its advanced analytics and integration with CRM tools make it the perfect option for sales presentations.

The best presentation software for team collaboration

If you need a PowerPoint alternative that will allow different people to work together on a single project, you also have several good options.

Google Slides' real-time collaboration can work wonders for teams that need to go back and forth on the same document. Its free plan allows you to add several different collaborators to your workspace, which is also a plus.

Visme’s collaboration workspace is also worth checking out, as its organization and commentator options can be a huge asset for teams that need to work together on a single document.

The best PowerPoint alternative for e-learning and training

When talking about presentations for e-learning and online training, making them dynamic and didactic is key. That’s why some of the best presentation software alternatives for educational purposes are Powtoon and Vyond.

Powtoon offers a wide array of customization options for its animated characters, making it easy to develop your brand voice and identity. And Vyond’s character lipsync feature will help you make your presentations and video feel more seamless.

If you’re looking for an e-learning PowerPoint alternative, you might also want to check out Emaze . It features options to add questionnaires and exams to your presentations!

The best PowerPoint alternative for small businesses

For small businesses looking for PowerPoint alternatives for their presentations, it might be useful to hire software that also offers them a wide array of design options beyond just slides. That’s why Piktochart or Canva can be great presentation design options for small businesses .

Their both offer a template library that can be used for a whole range of design tasks. And their paid plans feature brand options that will help small businesses create a sense of unity between their different visual channels.

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Microsoft PowerPoint is a great tool for creating professional-looking slideshows and presentations. However, the home version requires a Microsoft 365 subscription, and the free mobile app locks some features behind the sub as well. Fortunately, there are plenty of free PowerPoint software alternatives out there. Here's a look at some of the best options and how they compare to PowerPoint.

Best Direct PowerPoint Replacement: Google Slides

Very similar to PowerPoint.

Free to use.

Compatible with PowerPoint.

An internet connection is strongly recommended.

Where there's a need for an app, Google seems to have it covered. Google Slides is its PowerPoint equivalent and it's a lot like Microsoft's app. Very simple to use and offering full compatible with the alternative, you can access Google Slides via your browser and easily create custom presentations with audio and your own images, all entirely for free. It also offers great live collaboration features for teamwork purposes.

The only minor downside is you need an internet connection to at least get started but the service does also work offline with presentations syncing once you're back online.

Best for Designers: Prezi

Video editing included.

Can easily make data visualizations.

Stylish user interface.

Free option is pretty basic.

No support.

Presentations viewable by all.

Prezi is a great option for designers who have a vision but aren't technically proficient at achieving it. Its simple drag and drop interface makes it a breeze to organize your presentation just how you want it. Backed up with other Prezi apps that mean you can create videos or more stylish data visualizations than simple graphs, it's ideal for industries that are more visual than others. A series of pre-made templates makes it all the more attractive.

Prezi isn't as free as it seems though. To get the full wealth of features like advanced image editing, offline access, and narration, you'll need to pay a subscription fee.

Best for Quick Results: Zoho Show

A theme for every occasion.

Quick to create something.

Intuitive interface.

Need to be online to use it.

Simple to use yet highly effective is the sweet spot for quick results, and that's certainly the case with Zoho Show. You might need to be online to use it, but it's worth the connection with an intuitive user interface that adapts to what you need to do. You can easily embed videos, tweets, and images into your presentations with some neat transition effects making things more interesting.

Collaboration tools further sweeten the deal with annotation features meaning you can work together well as a team and fast.

Best for Animations: Powtoon

Great animation tools.

Easy to use.

Can export to social media platforms.

Branding applied on free presentations.

Best for Mass Branding: Renderforest

Plenty of options for expanding branding.

300MB cloud storage for free.

Unlimited exports.

Exports can be low in quality.

Content is watermarked.

RenderForest thinks of itself as more than just a PowerPoint alternative. It tackles everything you might need from creating logos to designing promo videos, music visualizations, landing pages, and websites. That's on top of its extensive animations and intro creation. That might sound intimidating but the service keeps things simple, so it won't take you long to mock something up and develop it.

Stick to the free version and there are some restrictions such as branding on your videos, lower quality logos, and so forth, but it's a solid start for an otherwise entirely free service. In particular, if you just need to concoct a quick 3-minute video for a presentation, RenderForest has you covered.

Best for Non-Designers: Visme

Plenty of templates to choose from.

Can set up five projects at once.

Charts and widgets support.

Limited cloud storage.

Visme branding on free plan.

Been asked to make a presentation and you don't know where to start? Visme is perfect for those that aren't well versed with graphics as it offers an extensive template library. The free plan limits your options a little but there are still some decent choices here. In addition, the service provides cool ways to make stats and data look exciting thanks to chart and widget support. It's all done through a simple drag and drop interface too that makes it super simple to add video and embed other content.

Just bear in mind that storage options are a little limited and everything on the free plan will contain Visme branding.

Best for Office Replacement: LibreOffice Impress

Full program rather than browser-based.

Extensive support.

Similar experience to Microsoft Office.

Requires installation.

Not quite as intuitive as alternatives.

LibreOffice is a popular free alternative to Microsoft Office, so it makes sense to use LibreOffice Impress if you want the closest experience to Microsoft's package. Unlike most of the others here, you need to install LibreOffice on your PC or Mac which means it's no good for Chromebooks or moving between different systems. However, in exchange, you get an intuitive experience that makes it simple to create slideshows, whether you're handing them out to a class or conference afterwards, or simply projecting them on screen.

Bear in mind you have to seek out templates yourself though which may be off-putting for the least technically minded user out there.

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Best for Apple Users: Keynote

Simple to use.

Apple Pencil support.

Cloud based as well as app based.

App is only on Apple devices.

Keynote is Apple's direct competitor to Microsoft PowerPoint and it's a great alternative, especially if you're a Mac user. With app support for iOS and Mac, it takes seconds to get started. Alternatively, PC users can use Keynote via the iCloud website and easily work across multiple devices.

One of the best features is the ability to use the Apple Pencil on an iPad to create diagrams or illustrations making it great for skilled artists. As well as that, Apple provides plenty of convenient templates for personal and professional projects.

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Best PowerPoint Alternatives in 2022

02.26.20 • #presentation #powerpoint #alternatives.

Whatever the reason why you're looking for an alternative for PowerPoint may be, we're here to show you 7 great programs to use instead. Here's a quick overview - you'll find more detailed information below:

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Slides is amazing! The software is extremely intuitive to use and while there are design pre-sets, it still allows artistic freedom and adjustments. You will be left with wonderful slide decks. There is a free version, and the basic plan for 5$ a month is totally affordable as well. Presenting offline is only possible in the Lite and Pro version.

Who is it for?

Slides is for everyone who wants professional looking slides while not giving up creating your own creative slide deck. Its easy interface makes it perfect for anyone who doesn't want to spend a lot of time learning to use a new program.

intuitive and easy to use
integration of code or math formulas
directly insert images from Unsplash or GIFs from giphy
design your own themes
slide decks in the free version are publicly viewable and may include ads

Pricing and Features

Free, Lite and Pro Version for single users, Team Version; Click here to see details

Plan	Features	Cost
Free	create slides decks, unlock all basic functions, 250 GB storage	-
Lite	no ads on decks, 1 GB storage, 1 collaborator per deck, present offline, export to PDF	$5 per month
Pro	no ads on decks, 3 collaborators per deck, present offline, share privately, Sync to Dropbox, Custom CSS, Google Analytics	$10 per month
Team	no ads on decks, unlimited storage, unlimited deck collaborators, Single sign-on with Google, Custom branding, Theme editor, Shared media library, Shared slide templates, clone each other's decks, priority support, Google Analytics	$20 per month

2. beautiful.ai

beautiful.ai (as suggested in the name) is a presentation software that uses artificial intelligence to get the best possible slides. And the results are - well - beautiful. After a short tutorial and some time to get used to the program, playing around with slides, elements and texts and seeing how the AI assistant transforms them is actually a lot of fun! In the Pro version, there's a desktop player included. The free version is for online use only.

beautiful.ai might not be the easiest tool to use on this list, but it is definitely one of the most interesting ones! We recommend it to anyone who wants to try out something new and to people who are thrilled about AI and tech innovations.

really fun to use and play around with
design is always amazing due to AI
beautiful templates
lots of functions and slide pre-sets even in the free version
Limit of 60 slides in the free version
Logo branding in the free version
takes a little time to get used to

There is a basic plan and a Pro plan. Click here to get more information .

Plan	Features	Cost
Basic	60+ Smart Slides ready to go, customizable Themes, free Image Library, Icon Library, collaboration between Multiple Users, export to PDF/PowerPoint	-
Pro	unlimited slides, editable PowerPoint Export, remove Beautiful.ai branding, Presentation Analytics, custom fonts, improved organization, secured sharing, desktop player, revision history	$12 per month

3. SlideLizard LIVE

SlideLizard is a PowerPoint Add-on that extends its features and makes it so much better. You’ll get everything you’ve ever missed in PowerPoint in just one software – poll creation, a live Q&A feature, slide sharing, audience feedback and presentation analytics. You won’t need a PowerPoint alternative anymore – because PowerPoint will have everything you need.

Everyone who wants to engage their audience and improve their presentation skills – especially people who do presentations often.

get anonymous Feedback easily
create polls
analyse your held presentations
answer questions as they arrive
seamless integration into PowerPoint
PowerPoint is required

Free and PRO versions for single users, Enterprise and single event plan on request. Click here to see details .

Plan	Features	Cost
Free	Unlimited Attendees, unlimited Slides, Live Slides, Audience Q&A, Audience Polls, Audience Feedback, shared resource	0€
Pro	View archived data, no SlideLizard branding, password protection, data export	17€ per month

4. Zoho Show

Zoho Show is a free tool for creating presentations. It resembles PowerPoint in use. Even though it's completely free, it contains lots of features and has everything you need to hold a basic presentation. Again, it is pretty easy to use. You do need an internet connection to create and present you presentation via Zoho Show, but it can be downloaded and opened in PowerPoint or as a PDF as well.

Since it is completely free, Zoho Show is especially perfect for students or anyone who doesn't want to spend money on a new presentation software. For free software, Zoho Show does a very good job.

completely free
similar to PowerPoint in function
animation of objects and transitions
easy to use
collaborate with colleagues
not that many templates available
creating presentations may take a while

Zoho Show can be used for free with all features.

Canva offers lots of design templates and makes it possible to create visually stunning presentations within a short amount of time. It is not just a platform for creating presentations, but also for designing graphics for other purposes (eg. Social Media, Flyers,…) , so if you find also need to create content of that kind, Canva might be the perfect tool for you. You need an internet connection to create the slides, which you can download afterwards.

Canva is great for students, as the basic plan is free and completely sufficient for non-business purposes. It is great software for anyone who is looking for an easy and quick way to create professional-looking presentations and other types of content.

huge selection of high-quality design templates
choose from a variety of free and low-priced images, backgrounds and music
slides can be downloaded and opened with PowerPoint
limited storage space in basic plan
no animation of objects (except for predefined illustrations)

There is a free basic plan, a Pro plan and an Enterprise plan for companies. Click here to see details .

Plan	Features	Cost
Basic	upload own images, 1GB storage (for photos and assets), over 8000 templates	-
Pro	elaborate brand/corporate design, 100GB storage, custom fonts and color designs, Organisation in folders, access to 4 million photos, icons, illustrations, save templates	$12.95 per month
Enterprise	unlimited storage, control colors/fonts/assets and logos and ensure brand consistency, comment on designs	$30 per month

Crello is similar to Canva. It is not only for creating presentations, but also Social Media posts, banners, prints and more. As for presentations, you can choose from a huge variety of templates. You basically only have to exchange the pictures and add text to finish your presentation. Internet connection is required.

Crello is the perfect tool for all designers, whether you're a beginner or already advanced. The free version offers a good deal of features, so it is definitely an option for people who do not want to spend money on software.

lots of beautiful templates
many features in the free version
no animations
no transitions

Crello offers a free basic plan and a pro plan. Click here to see details .

Plan	Features	Cost
Basic	30,000+ templates, access to stock images, upload your own fonts and images	-
Pro	30,000+ templates, access to stock images, upload your own fonts and images, 500,000+ premium images, 32,000+ videos and animations, create teams to collaborate on designs	$8 per month

7. Haiku Deck

Haiku Deck is a well-known alternative for PowerPoint. People like it for its user-friendly interface and for how easily you can create amazing, professional presentations. An internet connection is required while creating, Pro users can download their slides for offline viewing.

Due to the fact that you basically have to pay in order to use Haiku Deck, it might not be the best option for everyone. Presenters who don’t mind spending some dollars per month for good presentation software are likely to be satisfied.

professional and widely used software for creating presentations
user-friendly with lots of options for editing
no real free version (you can only have one deck in the free one and the features are very limited)
no Pro trial without entering payment information

Haiku Deck offers a Pro and a Premium plan. Students, teachers and non-profit organizations only pay half the price. Click here for details .

Plan	Features	Cost
Pro	Unlimited deck creation, Privacy control, Add audio narration to presentations and save as video, YouTube search and embed, Custom branding, PowerPoint image search add-in, Automatically build presentations with Zuru	$10 per month
Premium	all Pro features, In-depth analytics and lead tracking, Presentation view notifications, Live web playback, Priority technical support	$30 per month

...or stick with PowerPoint instead?

While playing around with tools and alternatives is without a doubt fun, we are still huge fans of PowerPoint. It is the all-time allrounder for presentations, works offline and has so much to offer! As with most of the presented software, you can download the created slides and open them in PowerPoint as well. For anything you might miss in PowerPoint, there's probably already a great Plugin to help you. Click here to see the 5 best PowerPoint Plugins in 2020 .

What is the best PowerPoint alternative?

Unfortunately there is not THE best alternative. It depends very much on your application, which alternative is best suited for you. Our blog entry gives a good overview which software fits for whom.

Are there free PowerPoint alternatives?

Yes, there are free alternatives. These are free, for example: Canva, beautiful.ai or Crello. Our blog gives a good overview of the respective prices and features.

About the author.

Pia Lehner-Mittermaier

Pia works in Marketing as a graphic designer and writer at SlideLizard. She uses her vivid imagination and creativity to produce good content.

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10 Presentation Software Alternatives To PowerPoint

Launching into the world of presentations, startups and professionals alike are looking for tools that can set them apart from the mundane. After in-depth analysis, we’ve unearthed 2023’s top 10 presentation apps and software alternatives to PowerPoint. Here’s our handpicked list to elevate your content and captivate your audience. Let these innovative platforms transform your ideas into compelling visual stories.

What Exactly is Presentation Software?

Presentation software is a digital tool designed to showcase information and ideas visually, turning complex data and concepts into easily digestible slides and graphics. It’s about conveying messages effectively, engaging audiences, and transforming ordinary meetings into compelling storytelling sessions.

These programs typically offer features such as slide templates, animated transitions, interactive elements, multimedia embedding, and design customization. This ensures every presentation not only captivates the audience but is also tailored to the presenter’s unique presentation style and objectives. They provide an essential platform for educators, businesses, and professionals to communicate complex ideas, share insights, and collaborate on projects, all while making the experience dynamic and memorable.

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Google slides.

Google Slides is a dynamic presentation tool that’s part of the Google Workspace suite. It offers users the ability to create, edit, and collaborate on presentations directly in their web browsers, eliminating the need for specialized software. With its user-friendly interface, real-time collaborative features, and a variety of customizable templates, it has become a favorite for individuals and teams aiming for seamless, cloud-based presentations.

Moreover, Google Slides is not just restricted to creating slide decks. Its integration with other Google services like Google Drive, Google Photos, and Google Drawings ensures that users have a holistic experience. Whether you’re crafting a presentation for work, school, or personal projects, Google Slides offers the flexibility and tools to bring your ideas to life.

Key Features:

Real-time Collaborative Editing
Cloud-based Presentation Storage
Customizable Slide Templates
Integrated with Google Workspace
Interactive Slide Transitions/Effects

Prezi is revolutionizing the art of presentation. Forget the static slides; Prezi’s open canvas allows users to organize, visualize, and move seamlessly through their content, creating an engaging, dynamic experience for audiences. With Prezi, you can collaborate with other users in real-time, no matter where they are located.

Whether in business or education, Prezi is trusted globally. Known for turning any presentation into an unforgettable storytelling experience, it’s been the go-to tool for over 15 years. From classrooms to TED talks, creators in over 180 countries rely on Prezi to craft presentations that are 25% more effective and 40% more memorable than traditional slides.

Dynamic Open Canvas Design
Collaboration Features
Extensive Template & Asset Libraries
Engaging Video Conference Integration
Personalized Presenter Notes & Downloadables

Venngage stands out as an intuitive platform tailored for individuals without a design background, enabling them to craft professional and visually appealing infographics. Users are provided with an expansive library of customizable templates, designed to effortlessly transform mundane data and documents into engaging visuals. The platform’s capabilities extend beyond just infographics; it offers robust tools for creating reports, presentations, diagrams, and charts.

Promoting collaboration is at the heart of Venngage. The platform facilitates team synergy, allowing multiple users to contribute and refine projects seamlessly. Furthermore, to make the sharing and distribution process straightforward, Venngage offers a plethora of export options. Whether you’re aiming to keep your audience engaged, present data in a memorable way, or enhance team collaboration, Venngage proves to be an indispensable tool.

Intuitive Infographic Creation Tools
Expansive Customizable Template Library
Collaborative Design and Editing
Multiple Export Options
Diverse Report and Chart Capabilities

Powtoon is the ultimate platform for crafting dynamic and engaging videos and presentations that truly captivate your audience. Whether you’re in HR looking to recruit top talent, a marketer aiming for lead generation, or an educator wanting to inspire creativity, Powtoon provides the tools to convey your message with a powerful visual punch. Trusted by 96% of Fortune 500 companies, it ensures your content resonates effectively with your audience.

Dive into a world of animated characters, vast templates, mesmerizing video backgrounds, and evocative soundtracks with Powtoon’s intuitive interface that requires no design or technical expertise. With over 40 million satisfied customers, step up your presentation game and make sure your content stands out in the crowd.

Dynamic Video and Presentation Maker
Intuitive No-Skill-Required Interface
Extensive Library of Animated Characters
Customizable Templates and Backgrounds
Trusted by 96% of Fortune 500

Renderforest

Renderforest is a comprehensive design platform that centralizes a multitude of creative tools to cater to your business’s marketing and branding needs. Whether you’re seeking to produce captivating videos, animations, and graphics, or you want to design standout logos, mockups, and professional websites, Renderforest is equipped to bring your visions to life. The platform also offers a powerful logo maker that allows you to create custom logos with ease. Trusted by over 20 million users and 100,000 high-end companies, this platform empowers both novices and professionals to craft visually compelling content with ease, ensuring your brand resonates with your target audience.

From crafting powerful explainer videos, creating elegant logo templates, to designing high-end presentations, every tool within Renderforest is designed to elevate your brand’s presence in the market. The platform replaces traditional video creation tools, website subscriptions, and design software, streamlining your creative process under one roof. Feedback from CEOs to freelancers highlights Renderforest’s impact in the field, praising its efficiency, professional results, and ease of use. Dive into Renderforest today and redefine how you communicate your brand’s story.

Comprehensive Video and Animation Toolkit
High-End Logo and Branding Designs
Professional Website Creation and Hosting
Advanced Presentation and Mockup Tools
Streamlined Design and Marketing Integration

Pitch is transforming the realm of presentations, merging swift functionality with impeccable aesthetics. Tailored for the modern professional, this platform streamlines the process of crafting compelling slides, without compromising on design or detail. What’s notable is its collaborative feature — allowing teams to work in tandem, thus ensuring each deck embodies a collective vision. Renowned brands such as Grammarly, Notion, and Unsplash stand testament to its capabilities, having integrated Pitch into their workflow.

But Pitch isn’t just about creating; it’s about understanding your audience. The platform offers a suite of analytics tools that shed light on viewer interaction and engagement, ensuring creators can fine-tune their content for maximum impact. With the ability to share, edit, and embed presentations seamlessly, coupled with real-time insights, Pitch is not just a tool, but a comprehensive solution for anyone aiming to elevate their presentation game.

Swift Collaborative Slide Creation
Real-time Audience Engagement Analytics
Seamless Team Collaboration Tools
Dynamic Template & Brand Integration
Embed Anywhere Web Presentations

Visme is a dynamic all-in-one platform designed for creating a broad range of visual content, from presentations and documents to data visualizations, videos, and more. Emphasizing interactivity and rich design capabilities, this platform is not just about creating visuals but transforming statistics and figures into compelling, impactful stories.

With its effortless ease-of-use, users can choose from thousands of customizable templates, integrate millions of unique photos and icons, and even bring their content to life with engaging animations. Serving over 23 million users from 133 countries, Visme goes beyond mere design; it’s about creating, scheduling, and publishing all from one place while ensuring brand consistency across teams.

Interactive Content Creation
Data-Driven Visualizations
Thousands of Customizable Templates
Collaborative Team Features
Comprehensive Brand Consistency Tools

Slidebean is the ultimate tool for founders looking to elevate their business presentations. Designed with the modern entrepreneur in mind, this platform simplifies the process of creating captivating pitch decks. With its intuitive presentation software, users can swiftly construct impactful decks, while those looking for a more tailored approach can leverage Slidebean’s specialized Pitch Deck Services.

Here, founders are assisted by a team of seasoned analysts, storytellers, and designers to craft the perfect narrative for their startups. This proven formula has led to over $300M in funds raised in just 18 months. Whether you’re an emerging startup or an established business, Slidebean’s robust features, from automated design to slide analytics, are geared to set you on a trajectory of success.

Intuitive Pitch Deck Creation
Collaborative Teamwork Features
Automated Design Assistance
In-depth Slide Analytics
Expert Business Analysis Support

HeyGen revolutionizes the video production game, allowing you to craft engaging videos in mere minutes without the hassle of cameras, actors, or complex editing processes. By leveraging AI voice generator and avatars, users can efficiently produce high-quality content tailored to their needs.

From startups to established enterprises, teams globally are ditching traditional video production constraints and embracing HeyGen’s intuitive system. Whether it’s for product marketing, sales outreach, or learning development, HeyGen’s extensive avatar options and multilingual voices ensure your content resonates with your target audience, all at a fraction of the traditional cost and time.

AI-generated Avatars and Voices
Instant Video Production in Minutes
Comprehensive Avatar Customization Options
High-quality Voices in 40+ Languages
Seamless Platform Integrations

Relayto is revolutionizing digital content creation by empowering businesses to transform PDFs and presentations into captivating content hubs. From auto-animations to no-code rich media embeds, Relayto ensures every content piece stands out. Personalized multimedia journeys and robust distribution options make it a top choice for content marketers, sales teams, and other professionals.

Beyond creation, Relayto offers AI-powered tools to turn files into animated digital microsites. It doesn’t stop at content sharing; the platform provides flexible sharing options, be it public, gated, or private. Combined with in-depth document analytics, Relayto ensures businesses not only distribute content but also gain actionable insights from audience engagement.

Convert PDFs to Digital Hubs
AI-Powered Content Transformation
Personalized Multimedia Journeys
Smart Content Sharing Options
Deep Document Analytics

How did we pick the top presentation software alternatives to PowerPoint?

Diverse feature set:.

The presentation landscape has diversified, with tools now offering a variety of features, from animation to interactivity. We prioritized software that presented a comprehensive suite of innovative features, allowing users to craft presentations that stand out.

User-Friendly Interface:

The best tools should enhance creativity, not hinder it. We evaluated software based on user-friendliness, ensuring that even those new to presentation design could easily navigate and utilize its features.

Client Showcase:

A software’s reputation often lies in its users’ creations. We critically examined user showcases, searching for software that enabled users to produce exceptional, engaging presentations beyond the standard slide format.

Cost-Effectiveness:

While many professionals and startups seek high-quality tools, budget constraints are real. We ensure our selections offer value for money, delivering outstanding functionality at prices that cater to a range of budgets.

How to choose the right presentation software alternative to PowerPoint for you?

Clarify your needs:.

Understand the nature of your presentations. Are they for educational purposes, corporate pitches social media presentations, or interactive webinars? Recognizing your specific needs will help you select software with features tailored to your requirements.

Identify Your Audience:

The demographics and preferences of your audience can greatly influence your software choice. Tools that engage millennials might differ from those that resonate with a more mature audience. Understanding your audience ensures you can create presentations that are both relevant and engaging.

Seek Recommendations:

Leverage your network. Ask colleagues, peers, or industry connections about the software they use and why. Personal recommendations can provide insights into ease of use, effectiveness, and any potential challenges they’ve encountered.

Take Advantage of Trials:

Most software providers offer free trials or limited versions. Before committing, try out a free version of a few options to get a feel for their interfaces, features, and any limitations they might have.

Check Compatibility:

Consider where and how your presentation will be viewed. Ensure your chosen software is compatible with various devices and operating systems, especially if presenting to a remote or diverse audience.

Understand Pricing Structures:

While some tools offer one-time purchase options, others may have monthly or yearly subscriptions. Additionally, consider any add-ons or premium features you might need. It’s essential to find a tool that offers the features you need within your budget while also providing good value for the cost.

How much does it cost to invest in top presentation software alternatives to PowerPoint?

Venturing into the world of presentations, startups, and professionals often grapple with budget considerations. Leading presentation software alternatives in the US or EU can range between $10 to $50 per month for individual licenses, reflecting their advanced features and dynamic designs. However, more cost-effective alternatives are available from various global sources, although these might occasionally compromise on certain advanced functionalities. Users must balance their financial capacities with desired features when choosing a presentation program.

When is the right time to transition to a new presentation software?

For companies, startups, and professionals alike, discerning the right moment to switch or adopt a new presentation platform is paramount. The ideal time often arises when the presenter feels limited by their current tool, needing more advanced features or a fresher design palette. However, just feeling the need isn’t sufficient; it’s also essential to ensure that transitioning won’t disrupt ongoing projects or presentations. Most professionals consider making a shift during a lull in their presentation schedule or when starting a fresh project. Such periods allow them ample time to acquaint themselves with new features and design nuances. Once a presenter recognizes the need for elevated aesthetics and functionality and has the time to adapt, transitioning to one of the best presentation software alternatives can significantly enhance their storytelling prowess.

Interactive presentation tools vs. in-house development

Every forward-thinking company or individual presenter grapples with the choice: invest in the best presentation software or build an in-house presentation app. On the surface, a monthly subscription of $10 to $50 for a leading presentation software might appear more than reasonable. Yet, this fee unlocks a world of features, from seamless animations to intuitive design interfaces, crafted by experts with years dedicated to perfecting the user experience. Conversely, if you were to develop a proprietary in-house presentation app, the costs of hiring experienced developers, designers, and testers would likely far exceed those monthly fees, without the guarantee of achieving similar sophisticated features or reliability.

Furthermore, established interactive presentation tools benefit from continuous feedback from a vast user base. This means their features and functionalities are regularly updated and refined, ensuring you’re always working with cutting-edge tools. An in-house team might not have this breadth of exposure, potentially leading to a more narrow toolset.

Most common presentation tools

PowerPoint Presentations: A staple in the presentation arena, PowerPoint offers a comprehensive suite of slide design and animation tools. Companies often turn to this Microsoft product for its familiarity and robust features, ensuring their ideas are conveyed clearly and effectively.
Interactive Presentations: With the evolving need for dynamic and engaging content, interactive presentations have surged in popularity. Tools that offer features like clickable elements, embedded videos, and real-time audience polls can significantly enhance audience engagement and retention.
Slide Design Templates: Companies looking for consistency and brand alignment often invest in slide design templates. These pre-designed layouts ensure every presentation adheres to the branding, enhancing recognition and professionalism.
Webinar Platforms: As remote collaboration becomes more prevalent, companies are leveraging webinar platforms. These tools allow for live PowerPoint presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and real-time audience engagement, ensuring a more immersive presentation experience.

How do you select the best presentation software alternative to PowerPoint?

Competitor Usage: Explore the presentation tools your competitors prefer. Understand their choices to gauge which platforms might give you a competitive edge.
Industry Trends: Survey the broader presentation landscape, pinpointing emerging trends and software functionalities that resonate with contemporary audiences.
Integration Capabilities: Determine which software integrates seamlessly with other tools you use, ensuring a streamlined workflow and enhancing efficiency.
Audience Engagement Features: Assess how different software options facilitate audience interaction. Consider features like real-time polling, Q&A modules, and interactive animations to ensure your presentations captivate and engage.

6 things to discuss with a presentation software provider before making the switch

1. preferred communication channels:.

In our connected era, there’s a plethora of ways to stay in touch, ranging from traditional emails to more advanced collaborative platforms. Before committing to a presentation app, ascertain the primary mode of communication for support or queries. Is it through direct emails, platforms like Discord, or a ticketing system within the software itself? A consistent mode of interaction ensures prompt support, clarity, and efficient problem resolution. Moreover, have contingencies in place for pressing issues or if there are any technological disruptions.

2. Primary Point of Contact:

It’s vital to know who you’ll be communicating with when you have queries or need assistance. Will it be a dedicated customer success manager, a support team, or a community forum? Identifying the primary source of help ensures swift solutions and a deeper understanding of how to harness the best presentation software’s full potential. Your point of contact should be knowledgeable, reachable, and have an in-depth comprehension of the software’s functionalities.

3. Frequency of Software Updates:

Regular updates are crucial for software applications to stay relevant and bug-free. Clarify how often the software receives updates—are they monthly, quarterly, or based on user feedback? Frequent updates reflect the provider’s commitment to offering the latest presentation templates, tools, and features. It’s also a chance to discuss the inclusion of new features or any bugs that might affect your future presentations.

4. Transparency in Pricing Structure:

While you may have a grasp of the basic costs, probe deeper into any additional or hidden fees. Are there extra charges for premium presentation templates, additional user licenses, or specific integrations? Being fully aware of the cost structure ensures there are no unwelcome financial surprises later on. A transparent financial discussion fosters trust and sets the stage for a seamless partnership.

5. Metrics for Presentation Success:

It’s essential to understand the metrics the software provides to gauge the effectiveness of your presentations. Discuss available analytics: does the software offer insights into slide engagement, viewer retention, or interactive element usage? Having a shared perspective on what metrics are essential ensures your presentations can be optimized for maximum impact.

6. Software’s Scalability and Adaptability:

As your presentation needs evolve, the software should be able to keep pace. Address how the software adapts to changing trends in the presentation world. Can it handle more extensive audiences, integrate with newer platforms, or offer advanced interactive features down the line? Ensuring the software is future-proof and can scale with your requirements guarantees a lasting and fruitful relationship.

Digital tools that presentation creators use

Slidebean & Visme: These are foundational tools that offer templates video presentations and designs optimized for impactful presentations.

Prezi & Keynote: These platforms stand out for their dynamic and animated presentation capabilities, offering a fresh twist on traditional slide formats.

Canva & Crello: Offer invaluable design templates and elements to refine presentation aesthetics.

Grammarly & Hemingway Editor: Essential tools to ensure content clarity and grammar accuracy, they scan the text to enhance readability and coherence.

Sketch & Illustrator: Design-centric tools pivotal for crafting bespoke illustrations and graphics tailored for slide decks.

Filmora & iMovie: Robust video editing software that enables creators to incorporate compelling video segments within presentations.

Pexels & Unsplash: Both platforms provide a vast collection of high-quality, royalty-free images, enhancing the visual appeal of slides.

Icons8 & Noun Project: Repositories of varied icons, assist presenters in adding concise visual representations to their content.

The Role of Presentation Software in Driving Growth

Presentation software plays a crucial role in propelling businesses forward, acting as an essential tool for effective communication. By utilizing their advanced features and design capabilities, businesses can craft compelling narratives that align with their unique goals. With a dynamic and interactive platform, presentation software can highlight data and insights in ways that captivate audiences. Their adaptability across diverse scenarios ensures that presentations remain engaging and impactful. In tandem with a company’s vision, the best presentation software works diligently to enhance storytelling, driving meaningful engagement and bolstering business growth.

Final Thoughts on Presentation Software.

Think of presentation software as the visual storyteller of today’s digital age. It’s the nexus between the traditional lecture methods of yesteryear and the interactive engagement of modern times.

A presentation tool serves as a digital canvas, allowing ideas and information to come alive in a visually captivating manner. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or a multinational enterprise, this software empowers your audience members and narratives with clarity and dynamism. Just as a canvas transforms mere colors into art, presentation software elevates simple data into compelling visuals and stories. In a world dominated by screens and short attention spans, the significance of a versatile, intuitive, and captivating presentation platform is paramount.

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Best PowerPoint Alternatives and Presentation Tools of 2023

Dag Hendrik Lerdal

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It’s 2023, and I still meet people who can only name one presentation slideshow tool. Guess which one! Yup, the almighty Microsoft Office PowerPoint. While that isn’t a problem per se (PowerPoint has earned its reputation), it also means people may not be using the tools they need for their specific situations.

So, in this article, I’ve tested and created a list of the best PowerPoint alternatives and presentation tools of 2023.

I’ll emphasize the following:

Pricing – Subscription or one-time fee? Free as in free beer, or free with ads/watermark?
Ownership of presentation media – Can you save your presentations offline, or are they stored in the cloud?
Presentation portability – Are your presentations created in a proprietary closed format, and can they be exported to standard file formats like PPTX, PDF, etc.?
The provider’s track record – Has the provider been around for a long time, and does it have a reputation for treating their customers well?
Features – Do the tools stand out as rich in useful features for presentation authors?
Supported operating systems – Is the presentation software available on several platforms? If not, do they provide a compatible presentation viewer on other platforms?

Ready? Let’s dive in!

The Easiest PowerPoint Alternative #1: Google Slides

Google Slides is very similar to PowerPoint, except it’s all in your browser . Unlike Office 365, Google Drive is free as long as you have a Gmail/Google Workspace account.

If you’re fine with your presentations being stored on Google’s servers (and in your Drive account, where you can make files available online), Google Slides is a good alternative to PowerPoint. However, you can always download and export your presentations as PDFs, PPTX files, or images.

No software downloads means you can access and edit your slides from any device with an internet connection.

Another reason to consider Google Slides is the real-time collaboration feature and the integration in the Workspace ecosystem. Again, think O365 – but Google’s. If your whole team is already using Google Workspace, it makes sense to use Google Slides, too.

It’s not too shabby when it comes to features , either:

Templates, slide transitions, and animations
Media integration to insert images, video, and audio into presentations
Commenting and real-time collaboration
Embeddable presentations
Q&A and polls
Export presentations as PDFs, PPTX, images, etc.
Access presentations offline with the offline editing feature enabled in Google Drive

Alternative #2: Apple Keynote for Mac Fans

Some folks are die-hard Windows users; others prefer Mac. If you’re in the latter group, you might switch to Apple Keynote as your go-to presentation tool. And guess what? No fees. If you’ve got an Apple device, Keynote is 100% free .

Storing your presentations? Keynote syncs through iCloud , so your creations remain within your Apple ecosystem. The offline editing feature ensures you’re not bound by Wi-Fi. You’ll also be able to export your presentations as PPTX, PDF, movie, animated gifs, images, HTML, and other formats.

(Unfortunately, glitches can pop up when exporting, so double-check before you present.)

The features are nothing to scoff at, either:

Live collaboration
Control the presentation from an iOS device using Keynote Remote
Presenter view
Templates, effects, animations, graphic assets + Apple Pencil
Multimedia: live video feeds, and YouTube and Vimeo videos
Support for OS X
Export to PPT (possible glitches), PDFs, and more

Alternative #3: LibreOffice Impress for the Budget-Conscious Presenter

While LibreOffice Impress is not as sleek as some other options, it’s a robust choice if you seek functionality without breaking the bank. Since it’s an open-source tool, LibreOffice is free .

Another pro is that if you’ve danced with other office suites, Impress’s interface will feel like an old friend. It offers a layout very similar to Microsoft PowerPoint’s. Unfortunately, the interface lacks the sleek polish of some commercial alternatives.

Its cloud integration is clunky, too, so you might need to jump through a few hoops to get your presentation online. Otherwise, it will be stored on your PC.

Of course, the good thing is that you can export your presentations as a PowerPoint file, PDF, or even in HTML format. Plus, LibreOffice Impress plays well with all operating systems : Windows, OS X, and Linux.

Sounds good so far? Check out the features, and tick off the ones you’d like in a PowerPoint alternative:

Media integration for images and videos
Export to various formats, including PowerPoint and PDF
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
A wide array of formatting and design options
Integration with other LibreOffice tools

A Note on SlideDog, the Most Powerful Addition to Your Presentation Toolkit

Let me jump in real quick to say that if you’re looking at PowerPoint alternatives, consider the reason you’re trying to find them. Is it just the availability online and a few extra features, or is it the fact that your presentations need more power ?

SlideDog allows you to combine PowerPoints, Prezis, PDFs, live web pages, and many more elements into one easy-to-create playlist. You don’t have to switch between different apps during your presentation just to maintain your audience’s attention.

As soon as the playlist is loaded, your content will play back as if it’s just one seamless file.

Why Should You Try SlideDog?

SlideDog features include:

Real multimedia support: Combine PowerPoints, Word and Excel files, videos and YouTube videos, live websites, and much, much more in one seamless playlist.
Live sharing: Send your participants a link to your online channel, and they’ll be in with a click.
Interact with your audience: Engage your participants with polls, Q&A, and audience chat features.
Remote control: Control your presentation from any web-enabled device and maintain full control via the SlideDog Remote app.
Digital signage support
Store your files locally or in your online storage (Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive)

SlideDog comes with a free version to test it. The paid options start from $19/month for 2 seats, free upgrades, and the complete feature set.

PowerPoint Alternative #4: Prezi for Visually Engaging Presentations

With Prezi , you’re not just walking down linear roads but soaring through dynamic skies. Prezi focuses on interaction and engagement with its zoomable presentations and interactive infographics and charts, which makes it a great PowerPoint alternative for situations where attention is what makes or breaks your presentation.

The side-by-side display of your presentation while you narrate through video is a really nice touch, too!

Prezi is cloud-based , making it accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. However, if you need to access or present your content offline, you’ll need to upgrade to one of the higher-priced plans.

You can export your Prezi presentation as a PEZ (Prezi) file, PDF, and a few others, such as an .EXE file that you can load into a SlideDog playlist . Unfortunately, you can’t directly export to PowerPoint, and the exact file formats you’ll be able to export greatly vary depending on your plan.

Finally, Prezi isn’t free. The plans start from $5/month and increase depending on the features you’d like to get.

Are the features worth it? Let’s take a look:

Zoomable, interactive presentations
Display your presentation alongside your video
Interactive infographics
Web-based app
No direct way to export to PPT
Plans start from $5/month

Ultimately, Prezi is worth it if you’re a pro presenter, but if you’re not – well, you might not always want to jump through the hoops of their pricing plans.

Alternative #5: FlowVella for Digital Signage

When talking to presentation makers, I typically recommend FlowVella when they need digital signage. The functionality is great – but the presentations look good, too. The navigation bar is a neat trick, too, as it can make your presentations more engaging.

(Yep, when you’re in the presentation world, differentiating is the name of the game. If it looks like something your audience has already seen, you’ve already lost them. Familiarity is good – but only up to a point.)

Since you might need to get out in the field (especially if you’re a real estate agent), you can present without WiFi. If that’s easier, you can also export your FlowVella presentations to PDF, PowerPoint, and other formats.

FlowVella also plays well with Windows, Mac OS, and mobile devices . There’s no truly free option, but the paid plans start from $10/month (or $60/year).

Key FlowVella features include:

Multimedia presentations – PDFs, navigation bars, videos, and more
Offline and online access
Export to PDF, PPTX, etc.
Support for Windows, Mac OS, and mobile
Pricing starts from $10/month

Alternative #6: Zoho Show

If you primarily need a PowerPoint alternative for business presentations, Zoho Show is a good option. The strength of Zoho Show lies in its ability to strike a balance between functionality and aesthetics. The platform doesn’t just get the job done; it does so with finesse. Think Google Slides, but with a few extra shiny objects – all 100% free .

My favorite part is the navigation feature. Similar to FlowVella, Zoho Show offers a way for the audience to interact with your presentations, which is a good option when you’re sending them as marketing or sales collateral.

Another standout aspect is Zoho Show’s adaptability. The presentation tool allows you to present without the need for a continuous internet connection. And if you need to share your work in various formats, Zoho Show lets you export your presentations to multiple formats including PDF and PowerPoint, ensuring compatibility.

Finally, Zoho Show’s compatibility isn’t limited to just one operating system. It seamlessly integrates with Windows, Mac OS, and mobile devices, and you can use it as a web-based app.

Alternative #7: And Now for Something Completely Different with Mentimeter

When the goal is to transform a run-of-the-mill presentation into an interactive and engaging experience, Mentimeter emerges as a great PowerPoint alternative. From live polls that gauge instant feedback to dynamic quizzes that challenge your audience’s knowledge, Mentimeter offers a plethora of tools to stimulate interaction .

The interactive setup looks like a great PowerPoint alternative for educators, but I can assure you I’ve seen more than a few HR presentations where the audience kept their eyes peeled just because the data was visualized dynamically.

When it comes to access, you’ll need an internet connection to run your Mentimeter presentation. Plus, it won’t be easy to export it as anything other than a PDF or a set of images , which can put a dent in your grandiose presentation plans.

Still, it’s a web-based app , so you can use it regardless of your operating system.

Finally, let’s talk money. Mentimeter has a free plan for up to 50 monthly audience participants. However, if you want access to audience analytics and other snazzier features, you’ll need to consider the paid plans , which start from €11,99/month.

Speaking of features specifically, Mentimeter offers:

Real-time interactivity with Q&A, polls, and quizzes
Interactive slides
Cloud-based
Free plan (paid options from €11,99/month)

PowerPoint Alternative #8: Ludus for the Design-Savvy Presenters

When I imagine graphic design presentations, I imagine that the designers are using Ludus as their PowerPoint alternative. Going beyond the ordinary, Ludus redefines the concept of presentations, transforming them into immersive visual journeys. You get a lot more control than you would with PowerPoint, including the ability to create dynamic presentations, use blending modes, manage fonts, and more.

Plus, you can collaborate with your team in a very Figma-like way.

Now, Ludus looks great – and that’s its main selling point. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to present offline unless you export to HTML. However, you can export to PDF and images, too.

Since it’s web-based, you can use Ludus regardless of your OS, but it doesn’t come for free. The plans start from $14,99 /person/month. That’s why, personally, I only see it used in graphic design settings where the visuals are the money-makers through and through. If you only need business presentations that engage your audience, you’ll find much more affordable PowerPoint alternatives in this list.

The features sure are fancy, though:

Creative design features and animations
Multimedia integration, including live web pages
Live collaboration, Figma-style
Export to HTML, PDF, or images
Plans start from $14,99/month/user

Which PowerPoint Alternative Will You Choose?

That depends on you! Mainly, I recommend looking at your presenting style, needs today (and tomorrow), and pricing. Ideally, you’ll find a tool that fully supports you at a price point you can stomach.

However, make sure you try before you buy! That’s why I made sure we offer a free version for SlideDog.

Give different tools a whirl and find the right fit!

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Best presentation software of 2024

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Best overall
Best for media
Best unique
Best for branding
Best for marketing
Best for themes
How we test

We list the best presentation software, to make it simple and easy to make and manage slideshow presentations to display to an audience.

Presentation software runs at the heart of business sales, management, and development, so it's important to ensure you have the best presentation software for your needs. This is especially when looking to share ideas, concepts, and workflows, and the ability to present these in a simple and understandable way is essential.

However, while presentation software has been traditionally limited to text and images, it has widened its ability to work with different media such as video and audio.

Therefore it's important for the best presentation software to not simply be easy and simple to use, but also be able to support additional media so that presentations can be more engaging, lively, and ultimately serve their purpose in educating and updating their intended audience.

Below we've listed the best presentation software currently on the market.

We've also listed the best free presentation software .

The best office software in the world is: Microsoft 365 There are many different office software suites out there, but Microsoft Office remains the original and best, offering an unsurpassed range of features and functionality that rivals just can't match.

Even better, Microsoft 365 - previously branded as Office 365 - is a cloud-based solution which means you can use it on any computer, mobile device, or smartphone, without having to worry about compatibility. All your files are saved in the cloud and synced between devices, so you can begin work on a document at home or in the office, then continue working on it on the go.

You can sign up to Microsoft 365 here .

The best presentation software of 2024 in full:

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Best presentation software overall

1. PowerPoint

Our expert review:

Reasons to buy

For most people, Microsoft 's PowerPoint remains the original and best of all the presentation software platforms out there. While other companies have managed to catch up and offer rival products worthy of consideration, the fact is that PowerPoint's familiar interface and ubiquitous availability means it remains a favorite for the majority of people.

On the one hand, it's long been a staple of the hugely popular Microsoft Office suite, meaning that for most users this is going to be the first - and last - presentation software they are going to need to use.

Additionally, Microsoft has made PowerPoint, along with their other office products, available as free apps (with limited functionality) on both iOS and Android for mobile use, meaning it's even harder to avoid them. And this is before we even consider the inclusion of PowerPoint in Microsoft's cloud-based Microsoft 365.

It does everything necessary that you'd expect of presentation software, allowing you to add text and media to a series of slides, to accompany a talk and other presentations. There are easy-to-use templates included to help spice things up a little, but even a general user with little experience of it is likely to find themselves able to use PowerPoint without much trouble at all.

Overall, it's hard to go wrong with PowerPoint, and although Microsoft 365 has a nominal cost, the apps are free to use even if they do have more limited functionality.

Read our full Microsoft PowerPoint review .

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Best presentation software for media

2. SlideDog

Reasons to avoid.

It’s all too easy to end up creating a presentation that’s unappealing, and the last thing you want to do is make the audience fall asleep. SlideDog lets you combine almost any type of media to create a rich presentation that’s sure to keep the viewers’ peepers open, avoiding the ‘cookie cutter’ look that makes presentations seem dull.

Marketed as a web-based multimedia presentation tool, it gives you the ability to combine PowerPoint presentations, graphics, PDF files, Prezi presentations, web pages, pictures, videos, and movie clips. You can drag these into custom playlists and display them to your audience with ease.

You’re able to remotely control your presentations and playlists from your smartphone, the web, or a secondary computer, and there’s also the option to share slides in real-time. Audience members can even view your slide from their own devices by clicking a link. That’s a handy feature if you’re looking to create an immersive presentation experience.

SlideDog is probably the cheapest of the presentation software featured, with a free account that will cover the essential features. However, for live sharing and premium support, you need to upgrade.

Read our full SlideDog review .

Best unique presentation software

Prezi is one of the more unique presentation tools. Instead of presenting your graphics and text in a slide-to-slide format, you can create highly visual and interactive presentation canvases with the goal of “emphasizing the relationship between the ideas”.

Presentations can also be tailored to the specific audience, as this is a flexible platform that’s capable of skipping ahead, or veering off into a side topic, without having to flip through all the slides to get to a particular bit.

For business users, there are a variety of handy tools available. By downloading Prezi , you can build and edit presentations with your colleagues in real-time, which is perfect for companies with teams based around the globe.

When you have created a presentation you’re happy with, you can present it live (in HD) and send a direct link to viewers. There are some analysis tools here, too – you can see who’s accessed your presentation, which parts of it, and for how long. The app is available for Mac and Windows devices.

Read our full Prezi review .

Best presentation software for branding

4. CustomShow

Branding says a lot about a business, and it’s something firms need to get right from day one – from a good logo to a suitable font. CustomShow is business presentation software that puts all these elements of branding first.

Using the system, you can design and present customized, branded presentations that reflect your company and the products you offer, featuring the aforementioned logo and custom fonts. As well as this, you get a slide library and analytics to ensure your presentations are a success.

What’s more, you can import presentations into the software, and use it to tweak them further. There’s also integration with SalesForce , and because the platform is cloud-based, you can access your presentations on computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Considering the focus on branding, this offering could be good for marketing and sales teams, and it's used by major companies such as HBO and CBS Interactive.

Best presentation software for marketing

5. ClearSlide

Just like CustomShow, ClearSlide has a niche focus for companies. The platform is targeted at firms looking to generate successful marketing campaigns, pushing sales via presentations (and more), not least through a range of analytics and metrics to work for sales and marketing.

With the product, you can upload a range of files, including PowerPoint, Keynote, PDF, and Excel. ClearSlide is integrated with other platforms, including Google Drive, Dropbox, and Salesforce.

This system is pretty complex and may offer too many irrelevant features for some businesses, but you can create customized content that reflects your company and the message you’re trying to get out to customers. There are also some good metrics and analysis features, and you can sign up for a free trial before making any decisions.

The real strength of ClearSlide comes from its focus on sales and marketing data, not least being able to track user engagement alongside other metrics.

Best presentation software for themes

6. Haiku Deck

Any presentation app will allow you to personalize your slides to at least some extent, but Haiku Deck goes one step further than the competition. It comes with a wide range of themes suited to different needs, and you also get access to 40 million free images from the Creative Commons collection.

When it comes to creating a presentation, you have the option to do so on the web, which means your presentation is accessible across a range of mobile devices as well as desktops. Regardless of the device used, you’re able to select from a variety of different fonts, layouts, and filters to make the perfect presentation.

The great thing about these various customization options is that they’re categorized into different industries and use cases. For instance, you’ll find themes for teaching, cooking, real estate, and startups. Most of the features require you to be online, but hopefully, you’ll have a sturdy net connection wherever you go.

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When deciding which presentation software to download and use, first consider what your actual needs are, as sometimes free platforms may only provide basic options, so if you need to use advanced tools you may find a paid platform is much more worthwhile. Additionally, free and budget software options can sometimes prove limited when it comes to the variety of tools available, while higher-end software can really cater for every need, so do ensure you have a good idea of which features you think you may require for your presentation needs.

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Microsoft PowerPoint carved out a niche for itself in the sphere of presentation. However, many people now see PowerPoint as outdated and expensive, especially given that the platform hasn’t really evolved with the times. As more people look for ways to engage audiences with narrative storytelling over boring slide presentations, they seek alternatives to PowerPoint that let them have greater control over their presentations. After all, shouldn’t we all be looking for cost-effective solutions as we choose value over dogma? Then look no further than these great alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint.

1. Google Slides

3. libreoffice impress, 5. slidebean, 7. beautiful.ai, 8. zoho show, frequently asked questions.

Also read: 14 Useful PowerPoint Templates to Set Up a Digital Planner

Google Slides helps you tell stories that matter while enabling synchronization. It’s an incredible PowerPoint alternative that costs absolutely nothing to use.

Powerpoint Alternatives Google Slides Basic View

You can create easy-to-use visual presentations on Google Slides with its simple user interface. The PowerPoint-like design makes it a breezy transition for experienced PowerPoint users, but it’s also easy to navigate through the menus if you are new to making presentations.

With Google Slides, you have complete control over the page size and formatting. Although the text options are limited, there are many other standout design features included. You can choose from the preformatted slide themes or import your own backgrounds, then add slide transitions or object animations to enhance your presentation.

Powerpoint Alternatives Google Slides Format Options

You’re free to work from anywhere, as Google syncs all of your work to Google Drive, and you can gain access to your presentations from any device. Easily share presentations on the Web through the custom link or via email. You can even set the presentation up to allow multiple users editing privileges that sync in real time, which means you never have to worry about which version is the most recent.

The best part? Google Slides is a completely free-to-use app – all you need is a Google account .

If you want something a little less traditional than PowerPoint, Prezi is a great option. Many claim Prezi is more engaging and persuasive.

Powerpoint Alternatives Prezi Options View

Prezi takes a completely different approach to digital presentations. For instance, you can build a complete presentation structure on a single canvas, zooming in and out as you emphasize and de-emphasize facts. This way, you are controlling and guiding what your audience sees.

Unlike most other presentation software tools, Prezi gives you the option to make video presentations, interactive reports, infographics, and more.

Powerpoint Alternatives Prezi Design Options

Prezi is cloud-based presentation software, so you can access your presentations across many platforms. You can try Prezi for free, but it is extremely limited. For instance, you won’t be able to download your work or save it as a PDF. You can, however, create a presentation from scratch and use your laptop to quickly present it to your team. If you need more, you’ll have to upgrade. Prezi has three different pricing tiers for individuals: Standard ($5/mo), Plus ($15/mo), and Premium ($59/mo).

LibreOffice Impress is a part of the LibreOffice suite, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office. When considering alternatives to PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress is right up there with Google Slides, as it lets you open and save files in PowerPoint format or convert them to the OpenOffice extension.

Powerpoint Alternatives Libreoffice Design

On the surface, LibreOffice looks very similar to PowerPoint. It offers many of the same tools, and even the menu options and ribbon appear very similar to the well-known Microsoft product.

Powerpoint Alternatives Libreoffice Transitions

Format text, add images, set slide transitions and more with LibreOffice. You can also select from different aspect ratios, which can be important when using a different projector. Best of all, LibreOffice Impress is free to use!

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Keynote , Apple’s alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint, offers a sleek, sophisticated approach to presentation design. Keynote users agree that it’s intuitive and easy to use.

You can create beautiful presentations in Keynote without wasting time surfing for unique templates. This presentation tool has many eye-popping templates to choose from and offers most of the same features as PowerPoint, making it a great alternative.

Unlike PowerPoint, though, Keynote provides much more control over the text, images, and objects you insert into your presentations. Furthermore, you can save completed presentations in a variety of formats or export the files into images or a PDF.

The only drawback to Keynote is its exclusivity, as it’s only available on Apple devices. However, it is native to macOS, meaning it is free for Mac users who need presentation software.

If you only have a little time on your hands to design eye-popping PowerPoint slides, then Slidebean will be a good fit for you!

Powerpoint Alternatives Sidebeam Design View

With Slidebean, you only input content, while the software helps you design and format your content. You can also choose from hundreds of preformatted templates or start your own presentation from scratch.

Once in the design platform, everything is fairly straightforward. After the software preformats slides for you, click the text boxes to input your data. After you’ve typed everything in, click the AI tool to have it format everything for you or move objects manually.

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Sidebean does offer a free, basic version of their Web-based presentation tool. However, if you decide to upgrade to use some of the more advanced features, it will cost $299/year for the all-access version.

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If you design social media graphics , you may have already heard of Canva , a highly recommended app in terms of entry-level graphic design. Even e-learning platforms like Skillshare offer classes that utilize Canva for social media marketing. However, this Web-based design suite isn’t just for creating social media posts – it can also be used to create presentations.

Powerpoint Alternatives Canva Home Page View

Within the “Presentation” section of Canva, you have the option to select different types of presentations, including widescreen (16:9), fullscreen (4:3), mobile-friendly, or game-like presentations. Then choose from the hundreds of predesigned templates or create your own presentation from scratch.

As far as the interface goes, the presentation creator works similarly to the rest of the Canva platform. You can add images or graphics, format text, and even insert audio or video. Furthermore, you can add animations, slide transitions, and even set the presentation to run automatically with timed slides.

Powerpoint Alternatives Canva Design View

Since Canva is Web-based, you can present your creations from anywhere as long as there’s an Internet connection. Unfortunately, Canva does not let you download your presentations as PowerPoint files – only image files or PDFs.

Canva does offer a free version with some limitations. If you decide you need more than that, upgrade to the Pro plan for $12.99/month.

Like Slidebean, Beautiful.ai is an alternative to PowerPoint that is designed to make your presentation design process take minutes, not hours.

Powerpoint Alternatives Beautifulai Starting

Unlike most presentation programs, Beautiful.ai is a tool that streamlines your design process. Set all of the formatting upfront, then put in your text while the tool helps you determine the best design. It adjusts your design in real time as you add elements to each slide so that you don’t have to ever worry about making everything fit.

Of course, Beautiful.ai’s primary goal is to help you create outstanding, appealing presentations that capture your target audience’s attention. Unfortunately, all of this comes at a premium. Beautiful.ai doesn’t offer anything more than a 14-day free trial. After that, pricing starts at $12/month (billed annually).

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Zoho is a leader in software solutions, and their PowerPoint alternative, Zoho Show , is no different.

Zoho Show is a Web-based alternative to PowerPoint that lets you create stunning presentations your way. Its setup is much the same as PowerPoint itself, and it offers all of the same features.

Unlike PowerPoint, Zoho Show lets you import a variety of file types, including .PPT, .PPTX, .PPS, .PPSX, .ODP and .SXI. Also, the embed options are much more robust with Zoho Show – you can even add tweets, YouTube videos, and images directly from Flickr.

Zoho Show is free to use, but you can upgrade to a more advanced plan for as little as $3/month.

Also read: 10 Free Microsoft SharePoint Alternatives

Can I open .ppt files in any programs besides PowerPoint?

Several of the PowerPoint alternatives listed in this article, such as Google Slides, Keynote, LibreOffice Impress, and Zoho Show, will open PowerPoint files (.ppt) files and allow you to edit them. However, you may run into formatting issues that you have to correct.

Do any PowerPoint alternatives work on mobile devices?

Several PowerPoint alternatives are mobile friendly. Google Slides ( Android | iOS ), Canva ( Android | iOS ), Zoho Show ( Android | iOS ), and LibreOffice Impress ( Android | iOS ) are all available as mobile apps. However, the experience of creating a presentation will be far superior on PC.

Is there a way to use PowerPoint for free?

Although Microsoft Office requires a subscription, you can use Office online or on your mobile device for free. There are also other workarounds that grant you free access to Microsoft Office .

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Your relationship with PowerPoint is all games and fun until there comes a time when it’s just not doing enough for you. So, you decide to break up and move on to more advanced PowerPoint alternatives, with upgraded presentation tools and a better interface. We all need video presentation software that gets what we need to create outstanding and effective presentations for our bus i ness , marketing, educational, and other projects.

Here are some easy-to-use alternatives to PowerPoint with amazing tools, that can help you create interactive presentations. Let’s get right to it!

Renderforest (web)

As an all-in-one branding platform, Renderforest’s online slideshow maker offers a big collection of presentation templates that can help you create professional presentations with a few clicks.

Choose the template you like in the Renderforest Graphic Maker and edit it according to your liking. Due to the simple interface, you can easily add your text, upload image files, or choose them from the stock, insert icons, as well as change the color of your slides.

There are also many free slideshow templates as well as video presentation templates for every occasion, including whiteboard and explainer animations. Select the template you like, add your media files or choose what you need in the huge stock library, pick a font or upload your own text style, a music track, and your presentation will be ready within minutes. Let your creativity fly!

Easily customizable scenes
User-friendly editor
Audio and video files upload
Customizable color palettes
Font upload
Export variations
AI video creating option based on your script
Direct sharing options on social media platforms
Free | Paid from $9.9/month, billed annually

Adobe Spark (web, iOS)

True to its “A bit of art, a smidge of science” slogan Adobe Spark helps you create artistic slideshows with or without music. Choose a template and edit it with your media files or create a slideshow from scratch. There are a large number of icons, fonts, and templates that can come in handy when creating your slideshow with Adobe Spark.

Features:

Easy navigation menu
Free professionally designed fonts
Wide range of photos, videos, and icons
Sharing options
Free | Paid from $11.99/month

Keynote (macOS)

For macOS users, Keynote is the ideal slideshow maker! With this interactive presentation software , you can create powerful and engaging slideshows, using stunning themes, transitions, graphs, cinematic effects, fonts with texture, and charts.

Create combined slideshows too, with the help of its real-time collaboration feature on every Apple device. If needed, save it as a PowerPoint file and edit a PowerPoint presentation with this software as well.

Intuitive interface with Rehearse Mode
Create together even when apart
Plays well with PowerPoint
Offline collaborations
Export variations
Align objects to motion paths
Captions and titles stick with objects

Google Slides (web)

Google Slides is one of the most famous and best PowerPoint alternatives , and not only is it easy to use as a slideshow maker, but it’s also absolutely free.

Once you log into your Google account, Slides is available any time and anywhere.

Real-time collaborations
Automatically saved on the Google servers
Easy adjustment options
Can be saved as PowerPoint files
Simple interface
Free (with Google Account)

Microsoft Sway (software, web)

Sway is Microsoft’s own cloud-based PowerPoint software that you can access through any Microsoft account, such as Hotmail and Outlook.

It’s a lot different from the PowerPoint interface, which might be confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy and fast to create a presentation with this cloud-based app.

Available in multiple languages
Remix function to make random changes
Large image stock
Editable transition speed
Free (with Microsoft Account)

Slidebean (web)

This PowerPoint alternative is a fast solution to creating business presentations. Here you’ll also find recreated pitch decks from famous startups, that you can use as a ready template for your presentations. With the basic features, you can create the presentation you need, concentrating mainly on your content.

Import CSV data for charts
Large choice of icons
Color palette options
Collaborations with others
Free | Paid from $8/month, billed annually

Prezi (software, web)

Prezi is a PowerPoint alternative that instead of slides has one large canvas interface that you can edit by zooming in on various parts of it with one click. You can add image and video files to your canvas, text, as well as diagrams and charts. Prezi also has a collection of templates that can help you ease into the interface more naturally.

Create interactive timelines
Large collection of charts
Upload and edit PowerPoint files
Live Prezi allows you to share the presentation live with a link
Free | Paid from $10/month

Beautiful.ai (software, web)

This presentation software is designed to help you visualize your creative presentation ideas with the help of AI. With 60+ templates it will be effortless for you to create amazing presentations since the smart templates take care of the image and text placement, layout, and margins. Just select a design theme, a template, and add your content.

Smart templates
Free stock library
Editable PowerPoint
Branded content maker
Free | Paid from $12/month, billed annually

Canva (software, web)

Canva is one of the best PowerPoint alternatives full of color and creativity, modern style, and easier interface. It offers a large number of free and paid gorgeous templates that you can edit and download at any time. Every function is visible and easy to reach with just one click. Here you can complete your presentations with diagrams, every type of icons, images, fonts, and much more.

Features :

Real-time collaboration
Slide and element animation
Font effects
Flexible scenes
Preview options
A wide range of sharing options on social media
Download options
Free| Paid from $9.99/month, billed annually

Powtoon (web)

This is another great PowerPoint alternative, which is more cartoonish and fun. It’s mostly animations, combined with your data and information. Product demo, educational, training, and other thematic presentations can all be created on this platform. Experiment with color, font, and style to get your eye-catching and professional-looking presentation.

Document storage
Offline presenting
Screen sharing
Voice-over
Customizable templates
Free | Paid from $19/month, billed annually

Focusky (software)

This intuitive HTML5 presentation software offers a convenient and user-friendly interface, to help you enjoy the process of creating a presentation. Here you’ll come across ready-made templates, a huge library of free vector files, charts, backgrounds, and characters. You can also record and add your voiceover to make the presentation more outstanding.

Smooth transitions
Build-in WordArt
Animated characters
Animation effects to add to objects
Free| Paid from $9.9/month

Haiku Deck (web, iOS)

With Haiku Deck you can create shiny presentations both online and on your iOS device. It’s famous for its wide variety of stock photos, so it’s perfect for presentations with less text and more visuals. In fact, it’s one of the most image-oriented presentation software. This PowerPoint alternative also has many unique fonts, image filters, and free templates.

Convenient shareability
Over 40 million free stock images
Easy embedding options
Free | Paid from $9.9/month

Visme (web)

Visme is another outstanding alternative to PowerPoint, with customizable templates and more advanced features. Infographics, charts, media files, and maps all are available for you to use in this presentation maker. Give a modern feel to your presentation with Visme with colorful slides, elements, and pop-us.

Add audio links
Privacy control
Download and share options
Free | Paid from $15/month, billed annually

Zoho Show (web, mobile app)

This PowerPoint alternative offers professional templates made for business, as well as tools for you to create a presentation from scratch.

The interface is simple, clean, and more customizable. You can create a presentation with cool transitions and animations, add media files, charts, and more.

Works well with PowerPoint
Offline presentation mode
Easy sharing
Media embedding options
Free teamwork option up to 25 users
Importing variations
Free | Paid from $5.82/month, if billed annually

Ludus (web)

Ludus pre sentation maker is a creative option for your next project. With this intuitive software, you’ll have all the inspiration you need for a great presentation. It allows you to integrate almost anything into your project and easily customize the slides. Fonts, transitions, and media files are all available for you to start the project right now.

Drag and drop functions
Third-party integrations
Platform for teams
Effective search options
Password-protected presentation
Live collaboration
$14.99 per user/month, billed annually

Overall, finding the right kind of presentation software for you is a huge step to creating your dream presentation. Of course, PowerPoint is an amazing tool to work with when creating presentations, however, there are many brilliant online and offline software and tools to make your projects more fun and engaging.

Choose any of these 15 alternatives to PowerPoint, experiment, and create the presentation that will make you proud, as well as help you succeed in your project!

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Microsoft PowerPoint has been around for a long while and so far it has served users well. However, because it's a paid program, not everyone can afford it.

Thankfully, there are many options available for users who want the functionality of Microsoft PowerPoint in a free-to-use package. In fact, some of them don't even require any downloads and are completely web-based.

1. Google Slides

By far the most popular PowerPoint alternative out there, Google Slides shines when it comes to collaboration. Multiple people can work simultaneously on a presentation and add new slides.

This is further strengthened by its availability. Google Slides works on your web browser and has apps for both iOS and Android.

Additionally, Google Slides keeps a record of all the changes users have made to a presentation, and you can easily restore your slideshow to a previous version. While anyone with a Gmail account can use Google Slides, G Suite users get added data protection.

Compared to PowerPoint, the number of templates, animation forms, and fonts is somewhat lacking. However, businesses tend to overlook these shortcomings on a day-to-day basis.

While Canva is primarily known as a photo editor and design tool, it is also a competent MS PowerPoint alternative.

One of Canva's main strengths is its ease of use. There are many beginner tutorial videos on the website if users do not understand something. Complete beginners can easily navigate through the minimalistic interface.

With the free version of Canva, you get access to over 8000+ presentation templates that exponentially speed up your workflow. Additionally, Canva still remains one of the easiest services to create infographics and charts in.

The only limiting thing with Canva is that it offers a basic set of tools and transitions at users' disposal. It's apparent that the company places more focus on photo editing and design aspect than anything else.

The Prezi presentation format is unique in the way that it lets you view slides. Instead of addressing multiple elements at once, Prezi gives viewers a single canvas that allows them to zoom in on different presentation parts. This provides a much more immersive experience.

Similar to Google Slides, Prezi supports the real-time collaboration of up to 10 users. Users can also add comments to indicate changes or report missing information. Prezi works on any modern web browser, and there are Android and iOS apps available as well.

Related: Powerful Google Chrome PDF Extensions and Apps

The Prezi software also has an analytics feature that helps users optimize their presentation by showing them which slides were the most viewed as well as which ones were skipped.

Even though the basic version of Prezi is free to use, it doesn't allow users to control the privacy of their presentation, which could be a dealbreaker for many. Additionally, due to the way Prezi works, there is a steep learning curve associated with it.

4. WPS Office Free

WPS Office is the closest alternative to PowerPoint when it comes to functionality and user interface. Plus, unlike the other web-based services on this list, you don't always need an active internet connection to use it.

With its complete support for PowerPoint files, users can edit existing PowerPoint documents with ease in WPS Office. They can also embed videos and animate individual objects, just like in Microsoft PowerPoint. It also offers many templates, so users can pick their favorite.

However, users should keep in mind that while the software is free, it is supported by ads, which may be a bit intrusive at times. In addition to this, collaboration is less straightforward than with Google Slides.

WPS Office is available across all major platforms such as Windows, macOS, Linux. iOS, and Android. There is a web-based version available as well. Alternatively, you can check out this handy guide to smoothen your transition to WPS Office from Microsoft .

Xtensio is one of the best options for business users. It has many templates available regarding various organization sections, such as marketing, UX design, etc.

With Xtensio's easy-to-use interface, even newbies can create professional-looking reports and presentations. Additionally, they offer even greater flexibility in terms of design. You can edit each object in a template to suit your specific needs.

But it does have some shortcomings. For one thing, users cannot export their presentations in PowerPoint format. Additionally, the free version supports only one user at a time with a storage space of 1MB.

6. LibreOffice

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LibreOffice is open-source presentation software that does everything PowerPoint can do. Although it lacks functionality such as OneDrive Integration, its PowerPoint-like functionality more than makes up for it.

LibreOffice has its share of useful features, such as the ability to import Keynote files. In addition, LibreOffice has a vast collection of free templates that users can use to create their presentations.

If that's not enough, you can download additional templates from LibreOffice's online repository. LibreOffice is available across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

7. Zoho Show

There are several reasons to use Zoho Show for your next presentation. It's a great presentation tool that's similar to Google Slides, but even better. Users can also import and edit all their PowerPoint files in the online tool.

Users can create tables, infographics, and data charts within Zoho Show itself. In addition to this, the service also has in-built Google Image Search functionality that lets you search and insert images quickly.

Related: Tools to Give an Online Presentation From Anywhere

Additionally, Zoho Show supports collaboration in real-time and multiple users can edit presentations. Although there's not much to complain about in Zoho Show, many users would like to have more options when it comes to templates and animations.

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Essentially, all these tools and services function the same way as PowerPoint without the cost. Furthermore, the web-based alternatives are more advanced such as automatic saving and cloud storage.

Despite this, PowerPoint remains the front-runner when it comes to presentation software. As such, it is important for users to know how to make the best out of its features.

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Do you have to make a presentation soon? It probably isn't your first. You know the drill:

Fire up PowerPoint, or Keynote.
Create some slides.
Try some new fonts.
Play with a new template.

And yet, you're still feeling unenthused. You want something new, something different.

Maybe you're putting together the monthly sales report, and you're presenting it to your bosses yet again. Or, you're pitching something to a brand new client and you need to make an impact. You know they've heard other proposals, and you want yours to stand out from the rest. Or, you're struggling to figure out how to get a PowerPoint presentation to look nice in the first place.

We've already looked at the absolute basics of making a presentation with PowerPoint:

But do you know how to make a presentation without PowerPoint?

In this article, we review a few different types of powerful alternatives to PowerPoint presentation software. We explore why you might want to use each of these options, and how you can quickly put them to work for you. We also take a quick look at how to make a presentation without PowerPoint. We'll explore creative presentation ideas other than PowerPoint or any other slide presentation software tool.

We also have a comprehensive eBook you can download for free: The Complete Guide to Making Great Presentations . It'll help you master the complete presentation process.

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So, we've seen how you can make a great presentation in any app. But perhaps you want more. In that case, you need the " anti-PowerPoints ," the newest apps with novel approaches to presentations.

Let's dive in.

How to Engage Your Presentation Audience - Without PowerPoint

It's easy to think only of software tools such as PowerPoint when you consider giving a presentation. But there are many PowerPoint alternatives you can use to make an effective presentation. Some of those tools and techniques aren't even software oriented.

The main goal of any good presentation is to engage your audience. If you'll be giving a presentation, first consider using one or more of these creative presentation ideas without PowerPoint or the need for other software:

Props . Show and Tell isn't just for elementary school. If you bring an example of what you're talking about, your audience will be more receptive to what you're saying. Make sure that whatever object you use as a prop is large enough to be seen by everyone in the audience.
Q&A . Give your audience a chance to get involved in your presentation by scheduling a question and answer session as part of your presentation. Or, provide another twist on Q & A and let a panel of experts answer audience questions.
Videos . Slide presentations are great and so is added animation. But sometimes what your audience really needs is a quick movie. A short video presentation can increase audience interest when it's relevant to the point you're making.
Music . Research shows that adding music to your presentation helps your listeners remember what you're saying.
Humor . Adding a joke into your presentation can lighten your audience's mood and make them more receptive to what you've got to say.

To learn more about how to connect with your audience, and more creative presentation ideas without the need for PowerPoint, review this tutorial:

Now that we've explored some non-technical PowerPoint alternatives, let's look at some great software PowerPoint alternatives.

1. Great Alternatives to PowerPoint: Google Slides & Keynote

Of course, there are many other alternatives to PowerPoint when it comes to selecting presentation software. Two of the most notable options are Google Slides and Keynote . Let's take a quick look at each of these tools:

Google Slides

Google Slides has come a long way since it was introduced as part of Google apps included with Google Drive. One of its strengths is that it's web-based. That makes it ideal for collaboration. If you need to work with someone else on your presentation, Google Slides may be the right choice for you.

Keynote is part of Apple's iWork productivity suite. The intuitive interface will be familiar to Mac users. But if you want to open a Keynote file on a PC you will need to export it to either a .pdf or .ppt file.

For a more in-depth look at both Google Slides and Keynote, as well as a comparative look at PowerPoint, review this article:

2. The Original Anti-PowerPoint: Prezi

When it comes to the "anti-PowerPoints," Prezi is king. It walks that fine line between being unique yet understandable, engaging and yet still comfortable. Prezi bills itself as a " nonlinear presentation tool. " That's an apt description for an app that flies in the face of traditional presentations' " stack of slides " metaphor.

Prezi Is a Powerful Nonlinear Presentation Tool

Instead of seeing each part of your presentation as individual slides, Prezi lets you lay out your entire presentation on one canvas, and then zoom in and out to see specific points or the bigger picture.

You've likely already seen nonlinear presentations during TED talks. Perhaps you've seen infographic-style videos that put info together for a big picture at the end. It can be an effective presentation style for conveying information that goes together—or just for spicing up a traditional presentation.

If you want to make nonlinear presentation, you'll find that Prezi is a great app for it. It's simple to use, with an interface that keeps enough of the traditional slide layout to make you feel comfortable with it, while giving you the simple tools you need to format your text and more.

As a web app, you can use Prezi from any computer, and collaborate with others on the same presentation. But then, that's not much different from Google Slides , Keynote for iCloud , and Microsoft's PowerPoint web app.

Prezi's main differentiator, of course, is its nonlinear presentation style. That's tough to really capture with mere words. So, check out the short video below to see Prezi in action, and how its nonlinear format changes the way you think about presentations:

Isn't that cool?! Prezi really is a great solution when you feel like you've seen one-too-many PowerPoint presentations. The online tools are very intuitive and easy to use, you'll be creating Prezis in no time. It's the perfect first app to try if you want alternatives to PowerPoint for your next presentation.

3. Do-It-Yourself Animated Videos

This is an interesting segment of the " anti-PowerPoint " market. Tools to help you make those popular stop-motion animation films or hand-drawn cartoons that are so popular for advertising new apps these days.

As with any filming, hand-animated videos are difficult and time-consuming to make and need a ton of expensive equipment. That's clearly more work to take on than you want for your next presentation.

But with animation apps, you can get a similar effect far cheaper, and in far less time. That makes them perfect for something you'd otherwise have tried to describe with a PowerPoint slide deck. Plus, animated clips have the advantage of letting you step outside of the laws of physics and reality. They help you make an idea or concept more understandable than it otherwise would have been.

Now, if you're truly wanting a full-featured animated video, you'll never have a replacement for professional animators. Each of these apps, even though billed as " professional animated tools ," are simplified animation tools designed just for making a simple demonstration video. That's great if that's all you need, but don't dive in thinking you'll be able to make the next Paperman in five minutes.

If you're wanting to make a much better presentation than PowerPoint—or Prezi—could ever allow, though, these tools are perfect. They'll let you put together a hand-drawn animated video in minutes, ready to show off your ideas better than bullet points ever could. Here's the best apps for that:

Vyond - Powerful PowerPoint Alternative

In the realm of online do-it-yourself animation tools, Vyond is at the top of its game. Its web app makes it easy to pull their wide array of animation styles and pre-made graphics together into an animated presentation. You can easily customize those graphics as well, so your finished product will look like your very own—even if it's built from stock graphics.

Beyond just the animated graphics, Vyond supports audio, too. You can give your characters dialog, uploading your own voice recordings—or outsourcing to professional voice actors. And those characters will automatically get built-in lip sync animations. But more than just the spoken word, Vyond offers a library of both music and sound effects, helping your animation really come to life. Once things are finished, you've got a wide array of one-click export options to various social networks. Or if you'd prefer, you can download an HD video file for use wherever you like.

The app is very polished. If you're wanting to quickly make animated videos, it's a great option. All in all, Vyond's vast catalog of built-in customizable graphics and audio support with lip sync animations makes it a great PowerPoint Alternative if you want to animate your next presentation.

VideoScribe - Creative PowerPoint Alternative

VideoScribe carved out a nifty little niche for itself by letting you create those fancy " whiteboard animations " that have become a huge hit across the Web. If you aren't sure what I'm talking about, have a look at this video, produced by VideoScribe . Cool, right?

I'm a big fan of this style of animation, but it can be a costly thing to produce custom. What VideoScribe lets you do is take a whole bunch of pre-drawn, pre-animated images, put them together in a way that best suits you and the message you want to convey. Then it turns the whole thing into a slick little animation. Where Vyond lets you make a cartoon-style video, VideoScribe gives you similar stock graphics that'll be drawn on-screen during your presentation with a real hand, to give the feel of someone sketching your presentation.

It's surprisingly simple to put together a VideoScribe—much like you might expect. You'll mainly drag-and-drop pre-made graphics into the storyboard. Then let the app work its own magic—and you can have something presentable worked up in a matter of minutes.

This sort of video will definitely make an impact if all your audience was expecting was a humdrum PowerPoint presentation.

4. HTML-Based Presentations With Reveal.js

Then, with the apps we've looked at so far being web apps, it's only fitting to look at the latest " anti-PowerPoint" : HTML-powered presentations. As you've perhaps seen from some Google IO conference presentations, there's plenty of web features today to turn basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into a full presentation that's just an animated website.

You can create your presentations in your favorite code editor, save them online in revision control tools like Git, and present them in any browser. Anything you can add to a website, you can put into an HTML presentation.

That's very cool, but it'd also typically take far longer to make presentations with raw code than it'd ever take to make a PowerPoint presentation. But thanks to Reveal.js and its web app counterpart, Slides , it's as easy to make an HTML presentation as it is to make a presentation in any of the other apps we've looked at.

Reveal.js is an open-source framework for turning an HTML document into a killer presentation. It's pretty impressive. Just look at this introduction presentation to get a feel for what Reveal.js is capable of—especially considering it's all done with standards-compliant HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It offers modern transitions, some subtly non-linear presentation features, and even a PDF export option.

If you're capable of hand-writing your own HTML code, then take a look at the documentation for Reveal.js on Github . With the help of some JavaScript code and specific tag attributes on your HTML elements, Reveal.js turns a typical HTML document into a fancy presentation, for free.

But then, everyone doesn't want to hand-code an HTML page each time they make a presentation, so that's where Slides comes in. It's a hosted version of Reveal.js, combined with an elegant GUI. So, you can use its power to make your own slideshows with the simple tools you'd expect from any other presentations app. There's even the extra features, such as web fonts and CSS customization, that you'd expect from a web-powered presentation.

Both Reveal.js and Slides have lots to offer—the former's great if you're comfortable coding your own presentation. The latter's a perfect option if you're looking for a new, simpler presentations app that won't need any coding.

You can read more about Slides below.

Visme is a software where you can create a presentation without PowerPoint. It's a cloud-based software where you can create more than just presentations. You can also create:

infographics
data visualizations
product demos

Visme comes with templates that you can use. Along with templates, there are millions of free images, thousands of icons, and hundreds of fonts. You can share your presentation by sharing a URL or embed it into a blog post or web page.

Visme is a free software. But to unlock premium features you need the Starter or Pro packages, which bill at $12.25 USD per month or $24.75 USD per month.

6. Slides

Slides is another cloud-based alternative where you can create a presentation without PowerPoint. This software allows you to edit and access presentations from multiple devices and also allows you to present offline.

For example, if you've got a math-based presentation, Slides makes it easy with the ability to display math formulas. There are three purchase options for slides starting with the Lite options, which start at $5 per month and are billed annually.

7. Zoho Show

Zoho Show is a software where you can create a presentation without PowerPoint. It’s a part of a workplace bundle. With this software, you can embed live tweets, YouTube videos, and Flickr images. The Workplace Bundle plans start a USD three a month per person billed annually.

Canva is an easy-to-use alternative to PowerPoint. This presentation without PowerPoint software comes with templates ready to use. You’ll have access to millions of images if you use the paid plan.

This free software comes with premium features you can get with the Canva Pro Plan is USD 119.99 per year per person.

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Which PowerPoint Alternative Is Best for Your Next Presentation?

There you have it. We've looked at how to do a presentation without PowerPoint and dived into the best types of " anti-PowerPoint " apps:

nonlinear presentations
animated drawn presentations
HTML presentations

You've learned about ways to present other than PowerPoint. We've also discussed Google Slides and Keynote. If you're looking for a tool with a different perspective, then Prezi can help breathe some life into an otherwise tired presentation.

Also, if you want to really stand-out, you can do so by putting together an animated short that helps explain your point for you. If so, Vyond and VideoScribe are great options to work with. And finally, if the flexibility of an HTML-based presentation has you intrigued, there's Reveal.js and its web-app counterpart, Slid.es, to explore.

The next time you've got to put together a presentation, instead of just reaching for the safe choice of PowerPoint or Keynote, give one of these alternatives to PowerPoint tools a try. They're your best shot to help your presentation stand out and actually get people's attention.

Editorial Note : This post was originally published in 2014. It's been comprehensively revised to make current, accurate, and up to date by our staff—with special help from Laura Spencer and Sarah Joy .

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If you’ve been given the task of putting together a presentation, then you want to knock it out of the park and impress both your superiors and subordinates. You might be a phenomenal communicator and a cerebral strategist, but only personal skills are not enough. You also need a presentation tool that will help you design, present, and share your efforts effectively.

With heaps over heaps of presentation tools to choose from, it can be very difficult to land on the one that suits your needs and desires. Well, we are here to help you with that. We will introduce you to some of the most popular and efficient presentation apps available in the market beyond the familiar presence of PowerPoint.

In this article we are going to look at the presentation apps features, its price, whether it offers any free trial or not, its pros and cons, and finally present you with a well-rounded list of tools and PowerPoint Alternatives to choose from. The list is expansive, but don’t worry we will leave with some of our recommendations alluding to the best from the best.

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Presentation Software Overview

Faqs for presentation apps, list of online presentation tools, #1) doratoon-video maker, #3) slidebean, #5) haiku deck, #7) google slides, #8) apple keynote, #10) zoho show, #11) custom show, was this helpful, recommended reading.

Presentation software enables users to create presentations with the aid of differing slides, text, graphics, images, and audio among other things. In short, it allows users to create professional sound and creative templates for their otherwise ordinary business presentations.

Pro Tip: Here are some factors to consider before choosing your desired presentation app or software.

It should have a vast design library containing a variety of templates, images, and other media.
It should be conveniently shareable across other media and platforms with other colleagues and users.
It should be simple enough for most users to use and operate.
It should fit well within your budget without compromising on quality.
It should be compatible with multiple devices.

Despite its obvious short backs, PowerPoint remains a major player in presentation software games, with over 86 % of market share as of 2019.

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Q #1) How does presentation software work?

Answer: Different presentation software has a different appeal and way of functioning. They are loaded with their unique feature and can satisfy users on a variety of different levels. Most software works by selecting a template, adding text and images, editing text, inserting graphics, and adding slides in multiple templates if necessary.

Q #2) What are the benefits of Presentation Software?

Answer: A presentation software allows users to create robust and professionally sound presentations without much effort. A good app will allow its users to be flexible in their approach while editing a slide. It allows them to be creative by offering a plethora of graphics and images and helps create content that is visually arresting while being informative at the same time.

Q #3) Why should I pay for a Presentation Software when there are free options available?

Answer: It’s entirely your choice to use free presentation tools like PowerPoint to make your presentations. However, most paid apps come with the set of advanced features that are missing from free tools. Paid software gives you access to more premium graphics, images, and other audio-visual content that can substantially increase the quality of your presentation.

Doratoon-Video Maker
Google Slides
Apple Keynote
Custom Show

Comparison of Best Presentation Software

Best For	Deployment	Platform	Free Trial	Ratings	Fees
Creating Engaging Presentations with AI-Powered Text to Speech Features.	Web Based, Cloud	Windows, Mac	Lifetime	5/5	Available for Free $5/Month $19/Month
Creating presentations, infographics, social media graphics	Cloud Hosted	Windows, iPhone, iPad, Mac	None	4.5/5	: $99/month starts from $14/month – $75/month
Making presentation powered by AI	Web Based, SaaS, Cloud	Windows, Linux, Mac, Web Based	None	5/5	Free Version $8-$19/month
Creating animation and dynamic video presentations	Web Based, Cloud, SaaS	Windows, iPhone, iPad, Mac	14 Days	4/5	$39/month-$89/month
Creating presentations on Apple iOS devices exclusively.	iOS and SaaS, Cloud, Web Based	iOS and Mac exclusive	7 days	5/5	Free version, $5 – $100/month
Creation of conversational presentations for all platforms In-House SEO	Cloud Hosted	Windows, iPhone, iPad, Mac	14 Days	4.5/5	Free Version available, $5/month – $59/month

Review of Best Presentation Software

Best for creating engaging presentations using motion graphics.

Trial: Lifetime

Are you tired of using the same old presentation software and looking for something new and exciting?

Look no further than Doratoon. Whether you are a teacher looking to engage your students or a business owner looking to make a pitch, it has the tools to create dynamic and eye-catching presentations.

With an unlimited number of features and a template library to choose from, Doratoon has something for everyone.

Its easy-to-use interface makes animation a breeze, even for those who are new to the software. Plus, you can customize the features to fit your specific needs and create interesting presentations in the fields of education, marketing, business, and so on.

Massive Library of Presentation Templates
Stock Free Images & Videos
AI-Based Text to Speech
Animated Characters & Props
Some of the advanced templates offered by Doratoon are unavailable with the Basic plan.

Verdict: Doratoon is a powerful tool for creating interactive presentations for all relevant requirements. It is easy to use and doesn’t take much time to master. The free Basic Plan is a great way to get started, especially if you are a beginner. Overall, Doratoon is a good choice for those looking to add interactive elements to their presentations or videos.

Price: Free Basic Plan, Paid Plan starts from $5/month to $19/month.

Best for creating presentations, infographics, social media graphics, etc.

Trial: No free trial available.

Visme is a cloud-based presentation tool that allows both designers and non-designers to create presentations that are creative and visually absorbing. It comes with its vast library of stock images, photography, vector icons, fonts, and color themes. It helps users create beautiful slideshows with the help of pre-designed templates and themes.

What sets Visme apart from others on this list are the various interactive options it lays at your disposal. This includes hyperlinked elements, embed video, and audio upload with recording features.

Drag and Drop editor
Built-in library of icons, images, fonts, etc.
Animation and transition options
Brand kit feature to save your brand elements
Organize your work and collaborate with other team members
It can be complex for first-time users due to its vast amount of designs and slide layouts.

Verdict: Although this software seems complex for the first time, it is a great tool to create interactive content for your site. Its features are vast and it offers its users a free basic plan to allow them to explore the software. It is worth a try.

Price: Free Basic plan, Paid plan starts from $14/month – $75/month

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Best for creating presentations powered by artificial intelligence.

Trial: None

Slidebean is a web-based software that harnesses the power of AI to create visually engaging slides. If offers an easy user interface and convenient customization options. As it is cloud-based software, users can use it from any location and from any machine in the world.

Users can also easily export the slides from Slidebean into PPT or PDF format. It offers users a huge gallery of templates, designs, color palettes, fonts, and images. Slidebean also comes with tracking functionality and insights that allow users to track the reach of their content.

A rich gallery of templates, images, fonts, etc.
Sample decks
Convenient integration with websites
Can face stability issues with web browsers

Verdict: Slidebean is a wonder when it comes to presentation software. It has an intuitive AI-powered system that makes the task of making presentations 10 times easier. With a new revised affordable price, this software is worth every penny you spend.

Price : Free Basic version, $8-$19/month

Website: Slidebean

Best for creating animation and dynamic video presentations.

Trial: 14-day free trial.

Videos are known to be way more appealing and engaging than text. Likewise, Vyond is the perfect candidate to be on this list. It helps users create powerful and dynamic video presentations that can lighten up an otherwise dull business meeting. It provides users with the tools they need to create interactive media without any technical knowledge.

It allows you to create character-driven stories and visualize data to engage and inform your audience. Its novel animation features are motivational enough for you to invest in this software. Vyond can also help in creating GIFs that can be used to add some humor to your presentation.

Offers three different video styles with an array of stock characters, props, and more at your disposal.
It helps in animating and creating characters within minutes to tell a compelling story.
It allows multiple people to edit simultaneously.
Drag and drop editing.
Creates short clips and GIFs.
You can take a while to get used to the software.
The sound over videos can sometimes be shoddy.
Need to rely on your creativity.

Verdict: Vyond comes with all the features you would now have come to expect from a presentation software. Some customers have complained about its complexity and high premium price. However, its ability to create short video clips and GIFs gives it a special appeal.

Price: $39/month-$89/month

Website: Vyond

Best for creating presentations on Apple iOS devices exclusively.

Trial: 7 Day free trial.

This Apple-exclusive software helps users create beautiful and engaging presentations that can do wonders for your career. With a huge gallery of templates, designs, and fonts to choose from, Haiku Deck is fairly simple to use.

This software is hosted on the clouds and can save files automatically. It also allows users to download presentations in PPT format and also facilitate video presentations with audio narration. Apart from royalty-free images, you will also find graphs and charts to add that aesthetic charm to your presentation.

Huge gallery of images, templates, and fonts
Highly customizable
Simple easy to use layout
Design friendly tools
The free version has only limited features.
Not suitable for Windows and Android.

Verdict: Haiku Deck lays a huge gallery of fonts, images, templates at the disposal of its users. It is very simple to use but is only available for iOS devices. No other software has as vast a gallery of royalty-free images as Haiku Deck

Price : Free version, Premium – $5/month – $100/month.

Website : Haiku Deck

Best for the creation of conversational presentations for all platforms.

Trial : 14 Day free trial

Prezi launched itself in the market as a more creative alternative to the existing PowerPoint, and in many ways, it has held to its claims. It is more suited to users who want to create an organic and conversational presentation without breaking a sweat.

Prezi allows users to import PowerPoint presentations and transform them into their own little Prezi presentations. The content is imported without any hassle. The tool also offers analytics, so users can now analyze the performance of their published presentations.

Native Desktop Apps to provide online editing.
Easy user interface
Engaging design
Complete control of the size, shape, image, and font of presentation.
Essential features are only available with the most expensive plan.
The web-based and desktop app does not support internet explorer.

Verdict: Prezi is easy to use and can help users create mind-blowing presentations with the help of its huge gallery of templates, designs, and fonts. Although expensive, its amazing UI and expansive features are worth it.

Price : Free version, Premium – $5 – $59

Website: Prezi

Best For online cloud-based collaboration, creation, and editing of presentations.

Trial: 14 Day free trial

Google Slides offers excellent and convenient flexibility to its users who want to create engaging presentations. It is loaded with impressive features, themes, fonts, animations, and embedded videos. It allows multiple people to collaborate on the same video from a variety of different locations.

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Although it is cloud-based, it offers offline editing and presenting as well. Users can download slide presentations in PPTX formats. For extra convenience, it provides users with chat, comment, and review features to facilitate real-time collaboration.

Cloud-Based
No additional software required
Multi-Browser support
Free Google Slides templates
Real-time collaboration on presentations
Users might face formatting issues while opening slides in PPTX and other formats.
Offline editing is only available on chrome browsers

Verdict: Google slides is widely popular, accessible, and free to use. It is great for students and novice users who want to try something other than PowerPoint, yet still, keep things simple.

Price: Free Presentation Software for G-mail and Google account users. Premium plan @ $6/month

Website: Google Slides

Best for creating presentations for Apple product users like Mac and iPhone devices.

Apple’s Keynote comes preinstalled in its Mac and iPhone devices. It has an intuitive interface that helps users create visually arresting and informative presentations without breaking a sweat. It offers live collaboration with multiple users through its chat feature. Keynote presentations can be controlled remotely through mobile devices like iPhone, iPod, and iPad.

Comparatively, it also has a better transition and animation effects than most free presentation tools. Moreover, you can also use Apple pencil to create drawings on the tools with the help of your iPad. Apple’s Keynote offers real-time collaborative file editing to its users.

Presenter tools like ‘Voice-over Narration’.
A plethora of Slide Designs, icons, and animation graphics
Enables Powerpoint support
Cloud-based version to be accessible from any device in any location.
Cloud-based versions only accessible through the iCloud account.
Constant glitches while converting the file to PPT.

Verdict: Keynote is to Apple is similar to what PowerPoint is to Microsoft. It has all the features you would need to create a visually appealing presentation. However, it is only exclusive to Apple devices.

Price: Free Presentation Software for Apple product users.

Website: Apple’s Keynote

Best for cloud-based presentation management.

Slides is a software that offers users a platform to create beautiful presentations with the help of a very simple user interface and effortless collaboration. It facilitates cloud-based presentation management with great flexibility and convenience.

Slides can easily help users import PDF’s to be processed into slides presentations. It allows users to publish their presentations online so other users can have access to it too. It uses the power of two browser windows to provide features like a presentation view.

Moreover, slides also present users with the opportunity to broadcast their presentations live to remote audiences and also edit their presentation live while their online eyes watching. It also offers offline presentation as the file can be downloaded on PDF file, HTML, CSS, and JS bundle.

Easily accessible
Advanced features
Facilitated efficient collaboration
Functions run smoothly only with high-speed internet.
PDF and PowerPoint conversion may be shoddy.

Verdict: With its offer of live presentation broadcasting, Slides is a favorite of many employees working in managerial roles. It is also quite cheap, however, it does need high-speed internet to function smoothly.

Price: $7 – $18/month

Website: Slides

Best for creation, collaboration, and broadcast of published presentations.

Trial: None

Zoho Show is a web-based software that enables users to create, collaborate, broadcast, and publish presentations instantly from your web browser. Its best feature is its ability to be both highly flexible and customizable.

It facilitates direct integration of presentation with an existing website through an iFrame code snippet. It offers users the opportunity to publish their presentations internally for the entire organization or the general public.

It has an array of modern and sleek designs, templates, and fonts to choose from. You can also share presentations with non-Zoho users with its expirable URL sharing feature. It also has a dedicated IOS and Android applications to create presentations on smartphones and tablets. You can also live-stream your presentation online via Android TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast.

Dedicated application for Android and Apple
Seamless collaboration
Dedicated chrome extension
Facilitates PowerPoint import
A limited number of pre-designed templates.
Slow internet speed can lead to frequent page crashes.

Verdict: Zoho Show offers an affordable plan that facilitates the creation, sharing, and broadcasting of visually engaging presentation that seamlessly integrates across multiple platforms and browsers. However, a limited number of templates will be something that sticks out like a sore thumb for those who expect more.

Price: Free personal plan. $5 -$8/month– premium plan.

Website: Zoho Show

Best for Sales and Marketing teams to create design-focused presentations.

Custom Show is a robust design-focused presentation tool that is solely focused on meeting the demands of the marketing and sales teams. Marketing and sales professionals can create beautiful presentations using the tool.

It also seamlessly integrates with tools like SalesForce to allow users to track the progress of their presentation. The presentation created on Custom Show can be shared by multiple people at the same time. Users can also add music, videos, and other brand assets to their presentations while using Custom Show.

Highly engaging content creation
Easy access to Presentation online
Controls brand look
No search function within the library.
Speed can get affected if large size files are involved.

Verdict: This software is a boon for sales and marketing professionals, thanks to a simple UI and a system that allows them to track the performance of their presentation online. It is also great for personalized branding.

Price: Free version available, subscribers have to send an email to their team and they will revert with the quote for the premium version.

Website: Custom Show

#12) AhaSlides

Best for creating presentations that facilitate live interaction from your audience. Pricing: Trial – None. Free plan available.

AhaSlides is on a mission to make presentations less boring. It focuses on the power of interactivity between the presenter and the audience to create wonderfully exciting and engaging presentations for use at work, school or any social event.

Users get access to an ever-growing list of slide types, including multiple-choice polls, scale ratings, brainstorming sessions, and even fun quizzes and games, to create an interactive presentation.

The audience joins the presentation via their phones and can interact with each slide as the presenter presents it in front of them, making for a more involved, more invigorating experience for everyone.

18 slide types and growing.
Template library
Data export
Import from Google Slides and PowerPoint.
Audience-paced presentations for surveys and homework.
Free plan limits the audience to a maximum of 7 participants.
Lacks an in-built function to test a presentation before presenting.

Verdict: AhaSlides is a simple and super easy-to-use tool for anyone who wants to create more excitement in their audience. The free plan is quite generous, especially in comparison with other interactive presentation tools out there, and its wealth of features help you create a truly engaging dialogue with your audience within minutes.

Price: Free plan available. Paid plans range from $1.95 p/mo for an educational plan, up to $49.95 p/mo for large events. One-time plans are also available from $2.95.

Presentation Software has evolved and can offer so much more than the days of creating simple PPT presentations. Managers and employees want to impress their colleagues and cement their position in the company they work for. The above-mentioned presentation tools can do the trick for you.

We have spent hours going through the intricate details of every software on this list. Their features, pros, cons, and their compatibility across browsers and platforms were all considered before shortlisting them. Only the most popular and best-reviewed PowerPoint alternatives were chosen to grace our list.

Now, if you are looking for an app that is affordable and easy to use, then we recommend you go for Google Slides.

If you consider yourself a pro in creating the presentation and want to create more compelling slides than we suggest you use Prezi or the AI-powered Slidebean. If you are Apple loyalist, then Apple’s Keynote and Haiku Deck’s exclusive features will be enough to satisfy your requirements.

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8 Great Presentation Software Free Alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is still the most popular presentation software and it seems there no one to doubt about its capability of creating presentation files. Everyone also knows that Microsoft PowerPoint is a paid software part of Microsoft Office. Linux users will never be able to use it.

Some Windows users also prefer to use a free presentation software rather than spending their money for Microsoft Office. If you a sort of that person, read on because this article will show the list of great free presentation software to replace Microsoft PowerPoint.

By the way, PowerPoint uses .PPTX as the default file extension. Some presentation software below has a good compatibility with it so you will keep be able to work on the presentation files you created with Microsoft PowerPoint in case you want to make a switch from it.

1. LibreOffice Impress

LibreOffice should be on the list when you talk about an office suite. It is one of the most popular free office suites. LibreOffice Impress is the name of he presentation app part of this office suite. LibreOffice Impress comes with a very good compatibility with Microsoft PowerPoint. The presentation software is capable of opening a PPTX file as well editing it. In general, the features of LibreOffice Impress are not much different to Microsoft PowerPoint. It’s just, it will probably takes some time for you to make an adaptation since it has a bit different interface to Microsoft PowerPoint. LibreOffice itself is a cross-platform office suite that is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

2. Apache OpenOffice Impress

Apache OpenOffice is built from the same core as LibreOffice. More precisely, LibreOffice is forked from OpenOffice. So basically, there is no difference between Apache OpenOffice and LibreOffice in terms of features. The presentation tool of Apache OpenOffice is called Impress.

Same as LibreOffice Impress, Apache OpenOffice Impress also has a very good compatibility with Microsoft PowerPoint. You will keep be able to work on the presentation files you created with Microsoft PowerPoint using this tool. Apache OpenOffice is also a cross-platform office suite. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

3. WPS Presentation

WPS Presentation is probably the best free alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint if interface is matter you the most when choosing a software. The interface of WPS Presentation is extremely similar to PowerPoint, allowing you to be able to use it right away without making much adaptation. WPS Presentation itself is a part of WPS Office, a cross-platform office suite developed by a Chinese software company Kingsoft. WPS Presentation also comes with a compatibility with PowerPoint, meaning that you can edit a PPTX file with it. WPS Office is available for Linux, Windows, Android and iOS. No macOS.

While you can use WPS Presentation for free, paid version is also available with more templates offered. What makes this free presentation software a step ahead of its competitors is that it comes with a tabbed interface to allow you work on multiple presentations from a single window.

4. OnlyOffice Presentation

Linux users who want to try another office suite other than LibreOffice (that is not Apache OpenOffice), can give OnlyOffice a try. It is an open source office suite just like LibreOffice, but comes with a nicer interface (at least Microsoft Office users said that). OnlyOffice consists of three main components, one of which — of course — is a presentation maker tool. OnlyOffice Presentation also has a good compatibility with PowerPoint. In fact, it only supports Microsoft PowerPoint file format (PPTX). Not even ODP that is becomes the standard format of LibreOffice. OnlyOffice itself is available in two versions: desktop and SaaS . The desktop version of OnlyOffice is available for Linux, Windows and macOS as well.

5. Calligra Stage

Calligra Stage is a free presentation make tool part of Calligra Suite, an open source office suite developed by the KDE community. Unlike four first presentation tools above, Calligra Stage doesn’t come with a compatibility with Microsoft PowerPoint. The tool only supports OpenDocument presentation (ODP). Calligra Stage has a bunch of ready-to-use presentation templates that you can use for free. Although the software is aimed primarily at Linux users, Mac and Windows users can also use it. You can download the Calliga Suite package here .

6. FreeOffice Presentations

Miss the old look of Microsoft PowerPoint? If so, then FreeOffice Presentations is a worth-trying item. FreeOffice Presentations is a part of FreeOffice , a free office suite developed by a German company SoftMaker. Although has an old-fashioned look, FreeOffice Presentations is capable enough of replacing the PowerPoint role in helping you creating presentation files. It also has a good compatibility with Microsoft PowerPoint. FreeOffice is available for Linux and Windows. So, sorry Mac users.

7. Zoho Show

Lazy enough to install a new application on your computer? Then an online presentation maker is the best solution. One of the online presentation makers that has a compatibility with Microsoft PowerPoint and you can use for free is Zoho Show . Zoho Show is a part of a Zoho Docs, an online office suite from Zoho. Since it is an SaaS software, you don’t need to install any app to start using. Just launch your web browser and you can start to work. As I said, Zoho Show also has a good compatibility with Microsoft PowerPoint. You can open as well as edit a PPTX file using this tool. In addition, it also support OpenDocument Presentation forrmat (ODP).

8. Google Slides

Google Slides is the closest competitor of Zoho Show. One thing that makes Google Slides slightly superior to Zoho Show is that you can enhance its functionalities by installing add-ons. However, the native features and capabilities of Google Slides are not much different to Zoho Show. This online presentation maker is also compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint. Furthermore, it also supports OpenDocument Presentation format.

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Visme vs. PowerPoint: Which Presentation Software is Right for You?

Written by: Chloe West

Last Updated: 9/16/2019

The main difference between Visme and PowerPoint is that Visme has the capabilities for users to create stunning, dynamic, interactive and engaging presentations, while PowerPoint has limited features and design elements, leading its users to create more basic presentations.

While PowerPoint may have some redeeming qualities, we’re comparing it to our intuitive presentation design tool Visme to show you just how good things can get.

But first, here are some quick stats from G2 :

93% of customers using Visme said they are likely to recommend it to other professionals , while only 91% of PowerPoint users said the same.
99% of Visme users said that our team is easy to work with , while only 90% of PowerPoint customers said the same.

Ready to dive deeper into the comparison? Keep reading!

Visme vs. PowerPoint [Infographic]

There are many different reasons you may need a presentation, whether you’re giving a speech at a conference or networking event, presenting numbers or findings to your team or company executives, creating a project for class or giving a sales pitch.

However, finding the best presentation software that fits your needs and your design capabilities is important to make putting together your slides the easiest part of your prep.

Take a quick look at this infographic that shows how Visme and PowerPoint stack up against each other when it comes to the most important features in presentation design.

An infographic comparing Visme and PowerPoint's features.

Scroll down to read more about each feature in detail.

We have also included screenshots from each software to help you determine which platform is best for you to create your next presentation.

Let’s dive in, starting with creating your presentation and running through the end to sharing and presenting your slideshow.

1 Slide Layouts

First things first, you need to decide on what your slides are going to look like. This could entail your overall look and feel, a color scheme that matches your topic (unless you’ll be using your brand colors) and slide layouts that match the content you’ll need to include in your presentation.

On PowerPoint, you have about 24 built-in layouts/themes to choose from and use as the basis for your presentation design.

Once you choose a basic layout, you have the same nine slide outlines to customize to fit your presentation.

This is why nearly every PowerPoint presentation looks the same. You get a Title Slide page, a Section Header page, and just a handful of different Content pages.

With Visme, you’re able to choose between a presentation template and a presentation theme.

Templates are complete, pre-designed presentations with 3-15 different slides. Visme currently offers over 100 unique templates to choose from, and is always adding more options.

Visme’s presentation designer also offers a couple of different themes to choose from when creating your presentation. A theme includes 400-900+ different slide designs all with the same look and feel.

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The templates are more intricately designed and are perfect for presentations that match their intent. However, if you’re going to need multiple presentations for different things that all have the same look and feel, our themes are perfect for you.

Our Classic theme has over 400 slide layouts while our Modern theme has over 900 different slide layouts to help you find one that matches your exact vision for your presentation.

2 Slide Editor

After you have chosen the overall look and feel of your slide layouts, you need to edit your presentation slides so they fit your brand and content.

When editing and designing your presentation in PowerPoint, you’re extremely limited. PowerPoint’s slide editor really only allows you to edit in the content areas provided in the slide layout chosen.

While you can always move those to a more ideal spot, or add more text and content boxes if you need to, your range of customization is simply not what it could be.

Meanwhile, Visme gives you full range design options on your slide.

You can turn on the grid layout to align items and help guide margins, but you have no limitations to where any of your text, images, charts and other elements need to go.

Visme also has a drag-and-drop editor, allowing you to easily choose design elements, photos, content blocks and more from the left sidebar and quickly drag them to the area you want it to be on your slide.

3 Brand Kit

If you’re creating a presentation that will represent your business, it’s a good idea to have it match your brand . This includes your colors, fonts, logo and the like.

In PowerPoint, you’re automatically given a list of preset color schemes to choose from, but there’s no ability to add in hex codes.

Instead, if you click on Customize Colors, you have to use a color wheel to find your colors or a color picker to grab them off an image.

However, it is possible to grab your brand colors if you input your logo onto the slide and then use the color picker to create a custom color scheme.

Once you’ve chosen your colors, you are able to save them as a custom color scheme to go back to later.

Now let’s talk fonts. If you have a set font or two that your brand uses for its headers and body copy, you want to be able to use them within your presentation to help increase brand recognition.

You’re absolutely able to download fonts to your computer and use them in your PowerPoint presentation so that it’s customizable.

But if you’re sending that presentation to someone else or presenting it on a different computer that doesn’t have those font files, your custom and branded fonts disappear.

Furthermore, if you create a slide that you’ll need to use in multiple presentations throughout your business (like your thank you/contact page), you have no way of easily duplicating it without opening both files and copying and pasting your slide(s).

In Visme, you’re able to create an entire brand kit on your business account for you and your entire team (if you have one) to access.

You can upload your brand fonts and use them within your presentation. And, unlike PowerPoint, your presentation is hosted online, which means your fonts of choice stay in place.

You are also able to upload various color schemes and themes to choose from in your presentation design. These remain in the color chooser for you to easily access throughout your design.

Your brand kit also includes an area for you to add templates that you use often for your business, various logo files, and quick grab links for your website and social media platforms.

There’s another great feature called your Slide Library that allows you to create slides that you add across various presentations. If you create an end slide that you want to add in every presentation, simply save it to your library to access it later.

Now let’s say down the road, you’ve created a good couple of hundred different presentations, but you end up changing your Twitter and Instagram handles during a rebrand.

You don’t need to go through each individual presentation to update that information.

Jump into your slide library, fix the information there and it will automatically replace the old handles in every single one of your presentations.

4 Interactivity

Whether you’re giving a live presentation or embedding a slideshow on your website, interactivity is always a good idea . You can add interactivity by creating links, call-to-action buttons and more that allow your audience to engage with your presentation.

If you’re giving a live presentation, you might stop for a minute and click on a link to open a video. If you have a slideshow presentation embedded on a page of your website, it allows your audience to have more fun with your slides.

Keeping your audience engaged during your presentation is key. You don’t want to see people starting to pull out their phones and zone out from your speech.

When we think interactivity, there are a few things that come to mind. The ability to click around your presentation, for one. Like we mentioned, links and call-to-action buttons within your slides can be a great way to engage your audience.

However, adding in videos and audio narratives to your slides can also be a unique way to engage your audience and give them a different voice or perspective during the presentation.

In PowerPoint, you’re able to add in links by going to the Insert tab and clicking on Link.

First, you’ll want to select the text or object that you want to link and then add in a link to a web page, file, another slide or an email address.

You’re also able to add audio clips into your PowerPoint by going to Insert > Audio.

From there, you can choose to add in an audio file or record within your PowerPoint. This will add a speaker icon and playback controls to your slide. You can then edit the settings on your audio file to play automatically or upon clicking.

If you want to add a video to one of your slides, you can also use the Insert tab on PowerPoint. Then you can upload a video file or embed a video from YouTube or another online source.

However, it’s important to note that there is no Mac version of PowerPoint that supports embedding online videos. In that case, you must download your video file and upload it to your slide.

And on the PC versions, you’re required to have Internet Explorer 11 downloaded on your computer in order for PowerPoint to support embedded videos.

In Visme, you have a lot of the same interactivity options alongside a couple more.

There are three different link options: hyperlink, slide or pop-up. All you have to do is select your object or group of objects, and click on the hyperlink icon in the top navigation.

All of your hyperlink options are right here in this easy-to-use tab. Link to a website and choose if you want it to open in the same window or a separate window.

You can also link to a different slide in the presentation. Or create a pop-up link, which means you essentially hide elements in your slide until you click on the object they’re linked to.

To do this, it’s a good idea to first turn on your objects list so you can rename various elements, or at least find their automated title.

You’ll then select object(s) that you want to appear on click, choose the element you want to click on for them to appear and then tap on Apply.

This can be a great way to offer suspense to your audience and even give you interactive options like creating a quiz or Q&A within your presentation.

You can also add audio or video directly into your slide by going to the Media menu in the left sidebar. You’re able to easily insert a video link, add audio or embed online content without any workarounds or other software needed.

Visme doesn’t offer the option to upload videos directly to your presentation as that would increase your presentation size and cause potential loading issues. We recommend simply embedding an online video.

When you click Add Audio, this also gives you the option of uploading an audio file or recording audio directly in your slide. Check out how this Visme user has capitalized on the recorded audio feature.

5 Animation

Another great way to spice up your presentation design and keep your audience engaged is by animating your slides . This can be transitions between slides or even animated elements on your slide.

Just remember that you want all of your animations to be consistent. Too many animations on a single slide looks messy and gives the opposite effect of what you’re looking for.

PowerPoint allows you to set animations for both your slide transitions and your elements within your slides. There are two separate tabs to do this: Transitions and Animation.

PowerPoint offers a lot of transition and animation options, but this is more of a curse than a blessing. When posed with too many options, users tend to go overboard with transitions and animations, ending up with a presentation with twelve different transitions and fifty different animations.

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We always recommend that you stick to a single one throughout your entire presentation.

Remember: less is more.

When editing your transitions in PowerPoint, you’re first able to choose your preferred transition before then selecting which part of the screen you want that transition to start.

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Your Animations tab is similar.

First, you choose from one of PowerPoint’s element animation effect options.

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Then you’re also able to click on the three tabs next to the choices to further edit Emphasis Effects, Exit Effects and your Path Animation.

There’s also an animation pane available so that you can see all of your animated elements at once and ensure none of them are happening on top of each other.

The purpose of Visme is to allow non-designers to create beautiful designs, whether it’s a presentation, an infographic or a social media cover photo. This is why we only provide a handful of transitions and animations guaranteed to impress.

In Visme, your transition and animation features are much simpler. We have eight different transition options for you to choose from, some that move all of your content as once, and some that also automatically move your elements in a cohesive transition.

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This means you can have a seamless transition that automatically transitions your slides and animates your elements with just a couple of clicks.

Tap the gear icon at the corner of your slide in the right sidebar, choose Change Transition, select your conditions and Transition style then click Apply to all slides. Voila, you’re all set!

Visme also offers some great animation options if you want to add extra emphasis.

Click on the element(s) that you want to animate, then just click the Animate option in the top settings bar to view your options.

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You can choose how your element enters and exits, set the time you want it to start and then choose your animation effect before clicking Apply.

We love the use of icons in any kind of design, whether it’s a presentation, infographic or a social media image. They can help visualize any topic or information without having a wall of text.

So when creating a presentation, you definitely want to take advantage of icons when it makes sense.

In PowerPoint, you can go to Insert > Icons to access 500 single-style icons to include in your presentations.

While we love that the icons all match, you are limited with your options.

You can also change the color of your icons to match your brand or your presentation’s color scheme, but all icons are a single color.

In Visme, we have over 10,000 different icons in four distinct styles: flat, multi-color, outline and isometric.

You can access all of our icon options by navigating to the Graphics tab in the left sidebar. Browse through our categories or search for the type of icon you’re looking for.

When you click on a category, you’re also able to choose which style of icon you want to look through so that you can keep all of your icons consistent. Remember, just because you have more style choices doesn’t mean you want to use them. Consistency is key.

Furthermore, if you choose one of our multi-colored icons, you’re able to change each of the colors in the icon to match your branding and your presentation style.

Customize anything to fit your design and content needs

7 Charts and Graphs

Including charts and graphs in your presentation is the perfect way to present data in a visual way and offer a compelling argument to your audience.

You want these visuals to be just as engaging and visually appealing as the rest of your presentation or they’ll seem out of place.

To add a chart in PowerPoint, head back to the Insert tab and select Chart. From there, you’re able to choose which type of chart you want to add, like a bar, line or pie chart.

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You can choose which colors your graph elements should be, but you’ll have to edit your chart data in the Excel sheet that pops up. This means you’ll need access (and know-how) to both PowerPoint and Excel in order to add in any charts or graphs to your slides.

If you want to animate your chart, PowerPoint automatically just animates the entire object.

You have to go into the settings and choose to animate by series, category or element in order to make pieces of your chart become animated .

When creating a chart or graph in a Visme presentation, you have two options.

First, you can start with a premade Charts and Graphs slide from one of our themes. There are radials, statistical representations, thermometers, progress bars, bar charts, line graphs and more.

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Or, if you’ve chosen one of our templates or are adding a chart or graph into a slide you’ve already created, click on the Data tab in the left sidebar to access all of our available data visualization tools.

There are over 50 different data visualization types to choose from so that you can represent any kind of numbers in front of your audience.

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Once you choose your data visualization tool, your Graph Engine will appear, allowing you to further customize your chart or graph. Add your data manually in the area provided or import it from a Google or Excel sheet, then update your settings to customize axis information and more.

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Visme also automatically animates your individual chart elements so that they grab your audience’s attention as they appear on the slide. You can choose from our four different chart animation options or turn the animation off in the settings tab as well.

8 Sharing Presentations

Of course, once you finish creating your presentation, it’s time to share it!

You might first want to share it with a colleague and hand off editing access so they can proofread after you. You may want to share it on your website or in an email with your customers. Or you could share it with the host of the event you’re speaking at so they can get it ready.

Regardless, there are many reasons you’ll want to share and show off all of the hard work that you put into your presentation.

In PowerPoint, you have three sharing options: Invite People, Copy Link, or Send a Copy. However, you have to log into and connect your app with Microsoft OneDrive first to upload the file.

To do this, click Share in the top right corner to log in before sending it off.

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This allows you to send off a single presentation at a time. PowerPower doesn’t offer the ability to collaborate on folders and multiple projects at once; only individual projects.

If you want to share a folder of projects, you’ll have to save each one into a folder on your computer, zip up that folder, and then go into your email client to send it to each person that needs it, rather than being able to do that all in one place and with minimal effort.

Remember that in PowerPoint, if you don’t want the person accessing your presentation to have editing access, you’ll have to mark your presentation as read-only.

You can do this by going to File > Info, then clicking Protect Presentation and Mark as Final.

Be sure you don’t delete your editable PowerPoint file after creating a final version or you’ll lose access to editing your presentation completely.

With Visme, you also have the option to send your presentation both for editing and view-only. Once you finish up your design and want to have a team member take a look at it, head back to your dashboard.

Click on the hamburger menu icon and then click on Share Project.

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This allows you to easily share your presentation with a team member so that they can also edit or make comments on your slides.

You can choose to share with specific people via name, email address or even groups of people in your team settings, so the entire marketing team can preview your presentation before you publish it.

With Visme Enterprise plans you can even create your own custom roles, giving larger teams with specific sharing requirements even more flexibility.

When you’re ready to share with your audience or want to send a view-only option, jump back into your presentation and click Share in the top right corner.

This will lead to a pop-up with three different sharing options.

You’re able to publish your presentation online and Visme will host it for you. You can share it privately with colleagues and connections. Or you can generate an embed code to place it on your website.

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One perk about Visme is the ability to share entire folders with your team. If you’ve created a folder of presentations surrounding a specific topic or type of report, you can easily share it with your teammates directly in the Visme dashboard.

You can also set user permissions, like giving editing access to the group of Admins on your team and view-only access to the group of regular users on your team.

Furthermore, you can embed presentations on your website for your audience to interact with or send presentation links in email newsletters without you or your reader ever having to download anything.

Visme also offers an HTML5 download feature for presenting offline, which comes in handy when you’re presenting in places where you’re unsure about the WiFi access. Although most locations have some sort of internet available, you can never be too careful.

9 Lead Generation

One great perk that Visme has over PowerPoint is the ability to be used as a lead generation tool.

Everyone has eBooks and digital documents as their lead magnet. And while these tools are still incredibly effective, why not stand out from the crowd and try something different?

Create a pre-recorded webinar or an interactive presentation with Visme and use it as your email list-building tool by sharing it with your audience upon registration.

When you hit Share in your presentation design, click Advanced Settings at the top of the pop-up. Go to the Social / Engagement tab and turn on the option to require registration.

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This gives you the ability to collect contact information from anyone who is interested in reading through or listening to your gated content.

You can then view your form results in your Visme dashboard to download the data and upload it to your CRM or email marketing platform.

10 Analytics

Visme also offers analytics for your projects, yet another feature PowerPoint is unable to offer.

Since PowerPoint only provides you with an offline file, there’s no way for them to supply analytics on views and interaction in your presentation.

But since Visme is an online software that hosts your projects for you, we can give you this data so that you’re able to see how successful your presentations, webinars and even your other projects are.

Our analytics will show you an interactive line graph with your data at a glance as well as a table with the name, type, views, unique visits and more for each of your published projects.

11 Non-Presentation Design

The last thing on our list covers the ability to design visuals other than presentations. And this is definitely where Visme has PowerPoint beat.

PowerPoint focuses on presentation creation, but you have to bring Excel in if you want to add a chart or graph to a slide, and you can't create many types of visual content other than presentation slides.

But Visme is a full range graphic design software, allowing you to create presentations, infographics, eBooks, reports, social media graphics and so much more. Browse through our thousands of available templates to see just how many different creations you can design.

Ready to get started? Sign up for a free Visme account today and take it for a test drive.

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About the Author

Chloe West is the content marketing manager at Visme. Her experience in digital marketing includes everything from social media, blogging, email marketing to graphic design, strategy creation and implementation, and more. During her spare time, she enjoys exploring her home city of Charleston with her son.

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The 11 Best Presentation Software to Use in 2024

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The ability to effectively share ideas, illustrate a concept, and convince an audience is invaluable whether you’re a student or a C-level executive. These days, the presentation software you use to create presentations is just as important as your public-speaking skills.

On top of that, most companies have transitioned to remote work recently due to the current coronavirus situation, and now need to share their stories online through a virtual conference room with their distributed teams and external audience members.

That’s why we’ve come up with a list of some of the best presentation software available right now, so you can choose a compatible and innovative presentation maker that includes the best presentation tools to suit your specific needs.

Choose the best presentation software by weighing the pros and cons

You’ll see some of the most popular presentation apps: from free to paid subscription platforms, and slideshow applications to full-blown visual design presentation software with interactive features and more.

Each presentation software has its pros and cons, so it’s up to you to figure out which suits your needs best; consider the software learning curve, whether your company is made up of Mac users or Windows users and the software compatibility, if you need an enterprise account or free account, etc.

Let’s dive in!

1. Piktochart

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Piktochart is a presentation software that can create a variety of design visuals, from infographics to social media stories.

An area in which Piktochart shines is crafting unique presentations.

On Piktochart, users can choose from a wide range of professionally-designed presentation templates .

These custom templates include everything from monthly marketing reports to employee onboarding templates.

This broad selection of customizable templates is especially useful for those who don’t have much design experience or know-how but need to create a visually stunning unique presentation in a pinch.

Piktochart’s presentation maker also makes it easy to edit presentations and include design elements such as lists, timelines, comparisons, graphs, and different types of charts through drag-and-drop tools.

You can even make visual maps and interactive charts to keep your audience engaged throughout your presentation.

And if your company uses a Piktochart TEAM plan , you can enjoy the platform’s ability to store brand assets , color schemes, and bespoke templates. Here, replicating company-branded visuals is a breeze.

Piktochart comes with a free version but with certain limitations. Active visuals are capped at five per month and published visuals have a Piktochart watermark.

If you want features such as team template collaboration, project sharing, and annotated commenting, you’ll have to get a Team account. To sum it up:

Lots of professionally-designed templates
Good for both design professionals and non-professionals
Easy to store brand assets and bespoke templates for future presentations
Access presentation tools from anywhere via a web browser
Free presentation app version available
Might take some getting used to if you’re used to PowerPoint presentations

2. Microsoft PowerPoint

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Microsoft PowerPoint is often the first presentation software that comes to mind.

Once considered the “O.G.” and best presentation software available, it is still widely used and has a familiar interface—which means most users are comfortable with it.

This presentation app has everything you need to create a presentation: from animated transitions for interactive presentations to pre-installed fonts and graphic elements.

Users can also upload their own fonts, graphics, and images into their finished presentation.

Lastly, it’s available as part of the Microsoft Office software package; and you can work on your presentations via the web and mobile devices, for offline viewing as well as online.

However, PowerPoint is no longer considered the best presentation software, as it has very few templates to choose from, and these tend to fall quite flat compared to modern apps and software.

It’s easy to fall back into boring slideshow PowerPoint files if you don’t know what you’re doing.

And because most people use PowerPoint, you’re likely using the same template as the next guy.

As standalone presentation software, PowerPoint is pricey at US$139.99—and accessible through only one device unless you upgrade your package.

And while PowerPoint is primarily a slideshow application and presentation maker, its strengths are limited to this category.

So if you’re looking for the best presentation software, and bang for your buck for a robust presentation tool, you might want to look elsewhere.

Market leader in slideshow applications to create slides
Widely used and familiar interface for the presentation process
Reliable and usable on most devices as well as being a desktop app
Flat templates
Limitations with its standalone-presentation software price

3. Google Slides

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Google Slides is a slideshow application that is very similar to PowerPoint. But there are three main differences: it’s fully online (while also allowing for offline viewing), collaborative, and free.

The great thing about Google Slides (besides the fact that it’s completely free for anyone with a Google account) is that you can log on via your browser or through its official app.

You can access all Google Slides presentations from any device (mobile, tablet, and desktop), and share them with other people so you can collaborate in real-time.

Google Drive allows all your presentations to live on the cloud, accessible to all marketing and sales teams, with unparalleled ease of use.

And there’s no need to worry about disruptions as all changes are saved as they happen, as long as you have an active internet connection.

Additionally, anyone familiar with PowerPoint will be comfortable using Google’s iteration and likely be delighted by Google Drive and the slide library available.

It’s also a lot simpler, so even those new to presentation-making will find it easy to navigate.

However, some might find Google Slides too simple as it lacks the wealth of features available on PowerPoint.

These include embedding videos from sources other than YouTube, plus adding audio tracks and sound effects, limiting the ability to create unique interactive presentations.

Some users also encounter issues with downloading and exporting to different formats, including PowerPoint.

Some slides may even turn out completely different from the original version.

All in all, Google Slides is a great option for those who are looking for a free application and only need to create simple presentations.

The free plan supports professional presentations
Web-based and collaborative to create presentations
Simple and familiar interface for an online presentation software
Too simple for advanced presentation making
Difficult to export to other formats
Limited templates and customization options for interactive content

You could say Keynote is Apple’s version of PowerPoint. It’s also a slideshow application—but in typical Apple fashion, it comes with a sleek, minimalist interface and is considered one of the best presentation apps on the market.

There are 30 different themes to choose from, which serve as templates for those who need a quick fix. And it can do most of what PowerPoint can.

Keynote’s main perk is that it’s part of the Apple ecosystem.

That means it has built-in iCloud and Apple Watch support so users can control their presentation from their mobile device or even their wrists with just a click.

This presentation app comes pre-installed on most Mac devices. Otherwise, you can purchase it from the Apple store for just US$9.99 for mobile and US$19.99 for OS X.

The big downside is that Keynote is exclusive to Mac OS.

Non-Apple users can create, upload, and sync their own Keynote presentations through their iCloud Drive, but this presentation app is only truly helpful only for those who use multiple Apple devices.

And if you’re used to working on PowerPoint, you might find Keynote a bit confusing in the beginning, especially when editing presentations.

Sleek, minimalist interface
Free with most Apple devices
No access for PC and Android devices except through iCloud

5. SlideDog

Sliding away from straightforward slideshow applications and other presentation apps, SlideDog is a web-based multimedia presentation tool that lets users combine different types of media to create and edit presentations.

This includes everything from PowerPoint decks to videos and even PDFs that can all be played side by side without any awkward transitions.

It’s also extremely easy to customize a SlideDog presentation.

You just need to upload the files into the SlideDog web browser application, and then drag and drop them according to the order in which you want them to play.

You can control your presentations and playlists from another device, and audience members can view your slideshow on their devices by clicking a link.

SlideDog has a free presentation app version that provides all of the basic features.

However, live sharing and premium support are only available with a Pro account that costs US$99 per year, and not via the free version alone.

While SlideDog is technically considered presentation software, you can’t actually create presentations on it.

You can simply stitch together different pre-made presentations in various formats into what is essentially a playlist.

Lastly, SlideDog supports only Windows devices, so Apple and Linux users can’t use it.

Supports a lot of different media
Provides live-sharing
More dynamic compared to the usual slideshow presentation
Only collates media; doesn’t create them

6. Haiku Deck

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Ever come across presentations with size-eight fonts and blocks of indecipherable paragraphs on each slide?

You can avoid such an unfortunate scenario with Haiku Deck.

HaikuDeck is a web and mobile application that favors images over text.

It works by limiting the number of words users can put on each slide, and allowing them to search for images on their platform related to the slide’s main idea.

This makes it ideal for those who want to simplify their thoughts and let the images do all the talking.

Users have over 40 million royalty-free photos to choose from, plus dozens of simple slide layouts on the platform itself.

While this certainly simplifies the process of creating a visually rich presentation, it can be limiting for those who need to include more information into their slides.

It’s a great option for someone giving a TED Talk, for example.

But for others who need to pass on more facts and figures, having a built-in word limit might be too restrictive.

Simple and easy to use
Access to millions of royalty-free stock images
May be too simple for some
No Android support
Limited features

7. Prezi Business

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Among the other presentation software on this list, Prezi Business might be one of the most unique presentation tools.

Rather than offering a regular slideshow format, Prezi looks more like a 3D interactive mind map where viewers jump dynamically from one idea to the next.

You can zoom in on one “slide” and then zoom out for the next.

Prezi has over 100 templates to choose from and comes with a very simple interface and a drag-and-drop style of editing.

It’s compatible with both Mac and PC desktops as well as smartphones.

It’s also similar to a regular PowerPoint deck in that you can jump back and forth from one “slide” to the next.

And like SlideDog, you can send viewers the link to the presentation as you’re presenting.

Also, up to 10 people can work on a Prezi presentation at the same time, one of its main selling points.

This is great for collaboration, but having so many hands-on deck at once can get messy.

Dynamic and immersive presentations
Highly visual
Easy to use
May not be appropriate for all types of presentations

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In a world of slides and presentations, standing out is the key. Ludus brings the flair of graphic design into the world of presentations.

At its core, Ludus is the bridge between presentation tools and design software. It enables users to infuse their slides with the kind of design elements you’d typically find in advanced design platforms.

Not only can you import assets from design giants like Adobe, but its seamless integration with tools like Unsplash and Giphy makes sourcing visuals a breeze.

It’s a fairly affordable tool for all its features compared to the other paid options in this list, as users pay 12.49 euros monthly (if billed annually).

However, while Ludus’ robust design capabilities can elevate the look of your presentation, those unfamiliar with design tools might find there’s a learning curve.

Merges presentation creation with advanced design tools.
Seamless integration with popular design platforms and visual databases.
Offers a unique edge in presentation aesthetics.
Might be a tad overwhelming for non-designers
Can have a steeper learning curve for those used to more straightforward platforms

9. Slidebean

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Crafting a compelling presentation demands not only compelling content but also a design that can captivate your audience. Enter Slidebean.

Slidebean offers an intelligent design solution, using AI to transform raw content into professionally styled presentations. This platform streamlines the design process, allowing you to focus on the message rather than fretting over aesthetics.

The basic plan is free and allows you to create a presentation. But if you want to share or download your presentations, as well as unlock the full suite of features, you’ll need to sign up for the All-Access plan priced at $199 per year.

While it provides a quick and efficient method to produce polished slides, it also offers features for sharing, collaboration, and viewer analytics, adding an edge to your presentation strategy.

However, for professionals who prioritize granular design control, the automated design might feel limiting at times.

AI-driven design ensures visually appealing presentations.
Features for collaboration and viewer insights.
Efficient design process reduces time and effort.
Might not offer the detailed design customization some users desire.
Automated choices may not always align with specific branding or style preferences.

10. ClearSlide

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Having great visuals to drive your point home can be the difference between getting a sale across the line or customers walking away. ClearSlide stands out in this area as a presentation tool for businesses laser-focused on boosting their sales and marketing game.

At its core, ClearSlide is all about leveling up business presentations. Whether you’re marketing a new product or tracking client engagement, it’s got tools that cater to every need.

Whether it’s a PowerPoint, a PDF, or something from Google Drive or Dropbox, ClearSlide makes it simple to upload and work with these files.

The unique edge? ClearSlide’s virtual meeting space pops open with just a click. It’s all about seamless, professional presentations without the hassle.

Beyond just slides, the platform dives deep into metrics and analytics, ensuring every presentation is backed by data-driven insights. And the tool is available for $35 per month, which isn’t too pricey for medium-sized businesses.

However, its complexity isn’t for everyone. For some, the variety of features might seem a tad overwhelming, and its focus on metrics might be a bit much for those just wanting a basic presentation tool.

Seamless virtual meetings and presentations
Integrates with popular platforms
Offers insightful analytics for sales and marketing
Might feel complex for some users
Limited transition and design effects
Mobile experience could be better

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Stepping into the world of animation, Vyond, once known as GoAnimate, allows users to turn their narratives into professional animated videos. For those looking to elevate their content without diving deep into animation complexities, Vyond can be the go-to tool.

This platform is more than just drag-and-drop animations. It integrates AI capabilities with Vyond Go, which transforms text prompts into rough-cut videos.

Fancy a quick draft for your upcoming project? This AI assistant is up for the task. And if perfection is your game, take it to Vyond Studio, filled with an array of characters, templates, and backgrounds.

The Essential Plan at $25 per month is suitable for individuals on a budget. However, if you want to export videos at 1080p and above, have collaboration tools, or different export options, you’ll need to sign up for the Professional Plan at $92 per month.

As robust as the tool is, there are still some kinks to iron out. AI voiceovers might still need some tweaks, and detailed color customizations can be a bit tricky, but the tool’s strengths, especially for businesses, are undeniable.

Hassle-free video creation for beginners to experts
Generous library of pre-made assets
AI-powered video and script creation with Vyond Go
AI voiceovers might feel a bit robotic
Some customization limitations for specific props and scenes

The best presentation software is…

…completely up to you!

When it comes to presentation software, the world is your oyster.

Each of these tools either has a free or trial version for you to check out, so you don’t have to commit just yet.

When it’s time to choose, consider the following aspects to find the right presentation software for you:

Ease of use. Is it easy for you to understand or will it require lots of training before you can start creating presentations?
Accessibility. Can you access your presentation software from any device or are you limited to carrying your laptop to every presentation?
Real-time collaboration. Can multiple people work on the same project or do you have to keep downloading and emailing drafts?
Create design tools. Can you create presentations with dynamic design elements or are you stuck with the same kind of slide each time?
Template availability. Is this tool only accessible to a design professional or can anyone create stunning presentations through pre-designed and updated templates?

Piktochart , for example, would be a fantastic presentation software choice among the long list of PowerPoint alternatives for teams looking for a variety of eye-catching designs without requiring much technical know-how. Meanwhile, Microsoft PowerPoint might be the best presentation software for those who are just looking to play it safe.

Hopefully, this best presentation software list sheds some light on the tools at your disposal. Choose wisely!

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