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Open-source alternatives to Google Slides

Google Slides is not described as open source on its own site. 4 of the 51 other presentation tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Google Slides has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Google Slides

  1. 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 vs Google SlidesLibreOffice Impress pricing and details

  2. Slidev

    Markdown slides for developers, built on Vue and Vite

    • Slidev is free. Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Slidev is open source, according to its own site.
    • Slidev also covers Markdown.
    Slidev pricing and details

  3. Marp

    Markdown presentation ecosystem with PDF and PowerPoint export

    • Marp is free. Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Marp is open source, according to its own site.
    • Marp also covers Markdown.
    Marp pricing and details

  4. reveal.js

    Open source HTML framework for building slide decks

    • reveal.js is free. Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
    • reveal.js is open source, according to its own site.
    • reveal.js also covers Markdown.
    reveal.js pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Slides?

Yes. LibreOffice Impress, Slidev, Marp and reveal.js are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Google Slides open source?

Google Slides is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 10, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Google Slides: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.