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Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives
Microsoft PowerPoint compared with 12 alternatives: Google Slides, Keynote, LibreOffice Impress, Canva, WPS Presentation and 7 more.
Microsoft PowerPoint has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerPointThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Slides | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Keynote | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| LibreOffice Impress | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Canva | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| WPS Presentation | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Beautiful.ai | Free trial · from $14.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| 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 |
| 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 |
How each one differs from Microsoft PowerPoint
- 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). Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows and macOS apps.
Suits: Teams that build and review the same deck together in a browser
- 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. Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows and Android apps.
Suits: People who work mainly on Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Free
LibreOffice Impress
Free, open-source presentation app for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Impress is free. Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only LibreOffice Impress lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint 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 $14.99/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. Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: People without design training who build slides from templates
- 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+). Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only WPS Presentation lists a Linux app.
Suits: People who need to open and edit PowerPoint files without Microsoft 365
- Free trial · from $14.50/mo
Beautiful.ai
Presentation software with auto-formatting Smart Slides
- Beautiful.ai starts at $14.50 per month, billed annually (Pro). Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Microsoft PowerPoint has a free plan. Beautiful.ai does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: People without design skills who want slides that format themselves
- 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. Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- 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 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). Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
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. Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Microsoft PowerPoint has a free plan. iA Presenter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows and Android apps.
- iA Presenter can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Speakers who would rather write a script than arrange slides
- 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). Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows, macOS, 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). Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows, macOS, 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. Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Microsoft PowerPoint has a free plan. Plus AI does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: People who want AI help without leaving Google Slides or PowerPoint
Limits worth knowing in Microsoft PowerPoint
- The Windows and Mac apps need a Microsoft 365 subscription or a one-time Office purchase; Microsoft lists the free plan for web, iOS and Android.
- PowerPoint for the web lacks some desktop features: password-protected and digitally signed files open only in the desktop app, and macros do not run.
- Copilot needs a paid subscription, has usage limits, and on shared plans works for the subscription owner only.
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic ($7.00 per user / month paid yearly, or $5.40 without Teams) includes only the web and mobile versions of PowerPoint.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint?
The alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint in this directory are Google Slides, Keynote, LibreOffice Impress, Canva, WPS Presentation, Beautiful.ai, Deckset, Figma Slides, iA Presenter, Mentimeter, Microsoft Sway and Plus AI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint?
Yes. LibreOffice Impress is free to use. Google Slides, Keynote, Canva, WPS Presentation, Figma Slides, Mentimeter and Microsoft Sway have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives work on Linux?
The Microsoft PowerPoint listing does not include a Linux app. LibreOffice Impress and WPS Presentation list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint?
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.