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Keynote alternatives
Keynote compared with 10 alternatives: Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, LibreOffice Impress, Deckset and 5 more.
Keynote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. 8 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeynoteThis tool | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Slides | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Canva | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| LibreOffice Impress | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Deckset | Free trial · from $35 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Figma Slides | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| iA Presenter | Free trial · from $3.95/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Slides | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| WPS Presentation | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Show | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Keynote
- 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). Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows and Android apps.
Suits: People who need a full desktop presentation app on Windows or Mac
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Slides
Browser-based presentation builder, free with a Google Account
- Google Slides starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only Google Slides lists an Android app.
- Only Keynote lists a macOS app.
Suits: Teams that build and review the same deck together in a browser
- 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. Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only Canva lists Windows and Android apps.
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: People without design training who build slides from templates
- Free
LibreOffice Impress
Free, open-source presentation app for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Impress is free. Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only LibreOffice Impress lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Keynote lists a web app.
- Only Keynote lists an iOS app.
- LibreOffice Impress is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a desktop presentation app with no subscription
- Free trial · from $35 one-time
Deckset
Turns Markdown notes into themed slides on Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Deckset starts at $35 one-time for Mac; iPhone and iPad from $2.99 per month. Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- 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.
- Deckset also covers Markdown.
Suits: People who already write notes in Markdown and want slides from them
- 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). Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only Figma Slides lists Windows and Android apps.
Suits: Design teams that already work in Figma
- 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. Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Keynote has a free plan. iA Presenter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Keynote lists a web app.
- iA Presenter can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- iA Presenter also covers Markdown.
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). Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only Keynote lists macOS and iOS apps.
Suits: Developers and technical speakers who show code or math on slides
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
WPS Presentation
PowerPoint-compatible slide editor in the WPS Office suite
- WPS Presentation starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only WPS Presentation lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
Suits: People who need to open and edit PowerPoint files without Microsoft 365
- 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). Keynote starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
- Only Zoho Show lists Windows and Android apps.
Suits: Individuals who want a free slide tool without ads
Limits worth knowing in Keynote
- The apps are for Apple devices only; on a Windows PC, Keynote is available just in a browser through iCloud.com.
- Generating slides from an outline, generated presenter notes and slide clean-up need Apple Creator Studio, at $12.99 per month or $129 per year, and are labeled beta.
- Apple's compatibility list marks PowerPoint WordArt, text effects, image effects and OLE objects as not supported on import; SmartArt is imported as a shape.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Keynote?
The alternatives to Keynote in this directory are Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, LibreOffice Impress, Deckset, Figma Slides, iA Presenter, Slides, WPS Presentation and Zoho Show. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Keynote.
Is there a free alternative to Keynote?
Yes. LibreOffice Impress is free to use. Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, Figma Slides, Slides, WPS Presentation and Zoho Show have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Keynote alternatives work on Windows?
The Keynote listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, LibreOffice Impress, Figma Slides, WPS Presentation and Zoho Show list one.
Which Keynote alternatives work on Linux?
The Keynote listing does not include a Linux app. LibreOffice Impress and WPS Presentation list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Keynote?
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.