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Ludus alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Ludus alternative for most people is Google Slides (3.2 GPA), second in our ranking of presentation tools. It's also the best free one.
Ludus compared with 9 alternatives: Pitch, Prezi, Slides, Beautiful.ai, Google Slides and 4 more.
Ludus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.90 per user / month, billed annually. 6 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LudusThis tool | Free trial · from $14.90/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Pitch | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Prezi | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web |
| Slides | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Beautiful.ai | Free trial · from $14.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Google Slides | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Orai | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ovation | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Speeko | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Yoodli | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Ludus starts at $14.90 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 7 of the 9 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Pitch, Prezi, Slides, Beautiful.ai, Google Slides, Orai and 1 more.
Yoodli starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Ludus
Pitch
Collaborative presentation workspace with tracked share links
- Pitch starts at $13 per seat / month, paying yearly (US price).
- Pitch has a free plan, which Ludus lacks.
- Pitch also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Sales and marketing teams that send decks as tracked links
Prezi
Presentation platform with AI drafts, live polls and quizzes
- Prezi starts at $7 per month, billed annually (Standard).
- Prezi has a free plan, which Ludus lacks.
Suits: Teachers and trainers who want every attendee answering polls and quizzes
Slides
Browser-based presentation editor with HTML, CSS and code support
- Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite).
- Slides has a free plan, which Ludus lacks.
Suits: Developers and technical speakers who show code or math on slides
Beautiful.ai
Presentation software with auto-formatting Smart Slides
- Beautiful.ai starts at $14.50 per month, billed annually (Pro).
Suits: People without design skills who want slides that format themselves
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).
- Google Slides has a free plan, which Ludus lacks.
- Google Slides also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Teams that build and review the same deck together in a browser
Orai
Mobile speech coach that scores filler words, pace and clarity
- Orai starts at $12 per month, billed monthly ($49.99 per year).
- Orai also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Orai does not cover templates, which Ludus does.
Suits: Individuals practicing short talks on their phone
Ovation
AI speaking simulator with virtual audiences in web, desktop and VR
- Ovation starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- Ovation also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Ovation also covers reports.
- Ovation does not cover templates, which Ludus does.
Suits: Universities and training programs running speaking practice
Speeko
AI speech coach app for pace, filler words and tone
- Speeko starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Speeko has a free plan, which Ludus lacks.
- Speeko also lists iOS, macOS and Android apps.
- Speeko does not cover templates, which Ludus does.
Suits: Individuals practicing talks, interviews and meetings
Yoodli
AI roleplay coach for presentations, pitches and interviews
- Yoodli starts at $8 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Yoodli has a free plan, which Ludus lacks.
- Yoodli also covers reports.
- Yoodli does not cover templates, which Ludus does.
Suits: Individuals rehearsing a pitch, interview or talk
Limits worth knowing in Ludus
- There is no free plan, only a 30-day trial.
- The pricing page lists a price for teams of 1 to 15 only; the price for 16 or more people was not readable.
- The page shows an annual price and says annual billing pays for 9 months; the monthly-billed price was not readable.
- Listed for web only; no desktop or mobile apps appear on its pages.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ludus?
The alternatives to Ludus in this directory are Pitch, Prezi, Slides, Beautiful.ai, Google Slides, Orai, Ovation, Speeko and Yoodli. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ludus.
Is there a free alternative to Ludus?
Yes. Pitch, Prezi, Slides, Google Slides, Speeko and Yoodli have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ludus alternatives work on Windows?
The Ludus listing does not include a Windows app. Pitch and Ovation list one.
Which Ludus alternatives work on macOS?
The Ludus listing does not include a macOS app. Pitch, Ovation and Speeko list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.