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reveal.js alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded reveal.js alternative is Slidev (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.

reveal.js compared with 5 alternatives: Slidev, Marp, Slides, Deckset and iA Presenter.

reveal.js is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
reveal.jsThis toolFreeFreeWeb
SlidevFreeFreeWeb
MarpFreeFreeWeb
SlidesFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb
DecksetFree trial · from $35 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
iA PresenterFree trial · from $39.99/yrTrial onlymacOS, iOS

Price against what you get

reveal.js has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Slides and iA Presenter score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessreveal.jsMarpSlidesiA Presenter

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
The full chart of presentation tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from reveal.js

  1. Slidev

    Markdown slides for developers, built on Vue and Vite

    • Slidev is free.

    Suits: Developers giving technical talks with code on screen

    Slidev vs reveal.jsSlidev pricing and details

  2. Marp

    Markdown presentation ecosystem with PDF and PowerPoint export

    • Marp is free.

    Suits: Writers who want slides from plain Markdown, versioned in Git

    Marp vs reveal.jsMarp pricing and details

  3. Slides

    Browser-based presentation editor with HTML, CSS and code support

    • Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite).
    • Slides also covers templates.
    • Slides does not cover Markdown, which reveal.js does.

    Suits: Developers and technical speakers who show code or math on slides

    Slides vs reveal.jsSlides pricing and details

  4. 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.
    • Deckset has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike reveal.js.
    • Deckset also lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Deckset lists no web app, which reveal.js has.
    • Deckset can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who already write notes in Markdown and want slides from them

    Deckset vs reveal.jsDeckset pricing and details

  5. iA Presenter

    Markdown presentation app that builds slides from your script

    • iA Presenter starts at $39.99 per year ($7.99 billed monthly); one-time from $9.99 per platform.
    • iA Presenter has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike reveal.js.
    • iA Presenter also lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • iA Presenter lists no web app, which reveal.js has.
    • iA Presenter can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Speakers who would rather write a script than arrange slides

    iA Presenter vs reveal.jsiA Presenter pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in reveal.js

  • It is a code framework, not a visual app. The vendor points non-coders to Slides.com, which is a separate product.
  • PDF export is confirmed to work only in Google Chrome and Chromium.
  • Loading external Markdown files requires running the deck from a local web server, which the full setup includes.
reveal.js pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to reveal.js?

The alternatives to reveal.js in this directory are Slidev, Marp, Slides, Deckset and iA Presenter. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with reveal.js.

Is there a free alternative to reveal.js?

Yes. Slidev and Marp are free to use. Slides has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which reveal.js alternatives work on macOS?

The reveal.js listing does not include a macOS app. Deckset and iA Presenter list one.

Which reveal.js alternatives work on iOS?

The reveal.js listing does not include an iOS app. Deckset and iA Presenter list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.