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Google Slides alternatives
Google Slides compared with 12 alternatives: Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva, Zoho Show, Pitch and 7 more.
Google Slides has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google SlidesThis tool | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Keynote | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Canva | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Show | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Pitch | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| AhaSlides | Free plan · from $7.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Figma Slides | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| LibreOffice Impress | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Mentimeter | Free plan · from €14/mo | Yes | Web |
| Microsoft Sway | Free plan · from $7.00/mo | Yes | Web |
| Plus AI | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Slides | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Google Slides
- 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). Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows and macOS apps.
Suits: People who need a full desktop presentation app on Windows or Mac
- 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. Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Keynote lists a macOS app.
- Only Google Slides lists an Android app.
Suits: People who work mainly on Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Canva
Template-based design platform for slides, graphics and video
- Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store. Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Canva lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: People without design training who build slides from templates
- Free plan · from $2.50/mo
Zoho Show
Online presentation software, free for individuals
- Zoho Show starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Zoho Show lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Individuals who want a free slide tool without ads
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Pitch
Collaborative presentation workspace with tracked share links
- Pitch starts at $13 per seat / month, paying yearly (US price). Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Pitch lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Sales and marketing teams that send decks as tracked links
- Free plan · from $7.95/mo
AhaSlides
Interactive presentations with live quizzes, polls and word clouds
- AhaSlides starts at $7.95 per month, billed yearly ($95.40). Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
- AhaSlides also covers surveys.
Suits: Trainers, teachers and meeting hosts who want audience participation during a talk
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Figma Slides
Presentation tool built into Figma for design teams
- Figma Slides starts at $3 per Collab seat / month, billed annually (Professional). Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Figma Slides lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Design teams that already work in Figma
- Free
LibreOffice Impress
Free, open-source presentation app for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Impress is free. Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only LibreOffice Impress lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Google Slides lists a web app.
- Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
- LibreOffice Impress is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a desktop presentation app with no subscription
- Free plan · from €14/mo
Mentimeter
Interactive presentations with live polls, quizzes and Q&A
- Mentimeter starts at €14 per presenter / month, billed yearly (Basic). Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mentimeter also covers surveys.
Suits: Presenters and teachers who want the whole room to respond
- Free plan · from $7.00/mo
Microsoft Sway
Web app for interactive reports, newsletters and presentations
- Microsoft Sway starts at $7.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic). Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Sway also covers documents.
Suits: Newsletters, reports and visual stories shared as a web link
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Plus AI
AI slide assistant that works inside Google Slides and PowerPoint
- Plus AI starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually. Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Google Slides has a free plan. Plus AI does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: People who want AI help without leaving Google Slides or PowerPoint
- 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). Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Developers and technical speakers who show code or math on slides
Limits worth knowing in Google Slides
- There is no standalone paid Slides plan; the business version comes only as part of Google Workspace, with Gmail, Drive and Meet.
- Gemini in Slides is not in Business Starter; it starts at Business Standard, $14 per user / month on a 1-year commitment.
- Slides recording and speaker spotlight are not available with a free personal account; Google limits them to some Workspace plans.
- Google's help lists Slides for computer browsers, Android, iPhone and iPad; no Windows or Mac desktop app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Google Slides?
The alternatives to Google Slides in this directory are Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva, Zoho Show, Pitch, AhaSlides, Figma Slides, LibreOffice Impress, Mentimeter, Microsoft Sway, Plus AI and Slides. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Google Slides.
Is there a free alternative to Google Slides?
Yes. LibreOffice Impress is free to use. Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva, Zoho Show, Pitch, AhaSlides, Figma Slides, Mentimeter, Microsoft Sway and Slides have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Google Slides alternatives work on Windows?
The Google Slides listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Zoho Show, Pitch, Figma Slides and LibreOffice Impress list one.
Which Google Slides alternatives work on macOS?
The Google Slides listing does not include a macOS app. Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva, Zoho Show, Pitch, Figma Slides and LibreOffice Impress list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Slides?
LibreOffice Impress is described as open source on its own site.
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.