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Deckset alternatives
Deckset compared with 4 alternatives: iA Presenter, Slides, Keynote and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Deckset is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $35 one-time for Mac; iPhone and iPad from $2.99 per month. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DecksetThis tool | Free trial · from $35 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| iA Presenter | Free trial · from $3.95/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Slides | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Keynote | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Deckset
- Free trial · from $3.95/mo
iA Presenter
Markdown presentation app that builds slides from your script
- iA Presenter starts at $3.95 per month, billed yearly ($47.40); one-time from $19.99. Deckset starts at $35 one-time for Mac; iPhone and iPad from $2.99 per month.
Suits: Speakers who would rather write a script than arrange slides
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Slides
Browser-based presentation editor with HTML, CSS and code support
- Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite). Deckset starts at $35 one-time for Mac; iPhone and iPad from $2.99 per month.
- Slides has a free plan. Deckset does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Slides lists a web app.
- Only Deckset lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Deckset can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Developers and technical speakers who show code or math on slides
- Free plan · from $12.99/mo
Keynote
Apple's free presentation app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. Deckset starts at $35 one-time for Mac; iPhone and iPad from $2.99 per month.
- Keynote has a free plan. Deckset does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Keynote lists a web app.
- Deckset can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Keynote also covers templates.
Suits: People who work mainly on Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft PowerPoint
Slide presentation app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Deckset starts at $35 one-time for Mac; iPhone and iPad from $2.99 per month.
- Microsoft PowerPoint has a free plan. Deckset does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows and Android apps.
- Deckset can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who need a full desktop presentation app on Windows or Mac
Limits worth knowing in Deckset
- Deckset is for Apple devices only: the site lists Mac, iPhone and iPad apps and no Windows, Android or web version.
- The Mac license does not cover the iPhone and iPad app, which is a separate App Store download with its own in-app purchases.
- A Mac license includes free updates only within the Deckset 2.x release line.
- On Mac the notes are written in a separate text editor, and the iOS app cannot yet edit every theme setting.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Deckset?
The alternatives to Deckset in this directory are iA Presenter, Slides, Keynote and Microsoft PowerPoint. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Deckset.
Is there a free alternative to Deckset?
Yes. Slides, Keynote and Microsoft PowerPoint have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Deckset alternatives work on Windows?
The Deckset listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft PowerPoint lists one.
Which Deckset alternatives work on Android?
The Deckset listing does not include an Android app. Microsoft PowerPoint lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.