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Microsoft Sway alternatives
Microsoft Sway compared with 5 alternatives: Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Gamma, Google Slides and Genially.
Microsoft Sway has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SwayThis tool | Free plan · from $7.00/mo | Yes | Web |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Canva | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Gamma | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Google Slides | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Genially | Free plan · from €6/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Microsoft Sway
- 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). Microsoft Sway starts at $7.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic).
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Sway also covers documents.
Suits: People who need a full desktop presentation app on Windows or Mac
- 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 Sway starts at $7.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic).
- Only Canva lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Canva also covers video editing.
- Microsoft Sway also covers documents.
Suits: People without design training who build slides from templates
- Free plan
Gamma
AI generator for presentations, documents and websites
- Only Gamma lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Turning a topic, notes or an existing file into a first-draft deck
- 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 Sway starts at $7.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic).
- Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Sway also covers documents.
Suits: Teams that build and review the same deck together in a browser
- Free plan · from €6/mo
Genially
Interactive presentations, quizzes, games and learning content
- Genially starts at €6 per month, billed annually (Pro). Microsoft Sway starts at $7.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic).
- Genially also covers surveys.
- Microsoft Sway also covers documents.
Suits: Teachers and trainers building interactive lessons, quizzes and games
Limits worth knowing in Microsoft Sway
- Sway runs only in a web browser and needs an internet connection; support for the Windows app ended on June 1, 2026.
- Free accounts are limited to 200 content items per Sway, against 1,500 with Microsoft 365; password protection and autoplay also need a subscription.
- Video and audio files can no longer be uploaded: since June 2024 they can only be embedded.
- Sway is not sold on its own. Its paid features come with Microsoft 365 subscriptions that cover the whole suite.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Microsoft Sway?
The alternatives to Microsoft Sway in this directory are Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Gamma, Google Slides and Genially. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft Sway.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Sway?
Yes. Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Gamma, Google Slides and Genially have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Microsoft Sway alternatives work on Windows?
The Microsoft Sway listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva list one.
Which Microsoft Sway alternatives work on macOS?
The Microsoft Sway listing does not include a macOS app. Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva list one.
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.