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Shorthand alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Shorthand alternative is Genially (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "2 GB of storage."
Shorthand compared with 5 alternatives: Storydoc, Genially, Visme, Slides and Prezi.
Shorthand's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from Shorthand
Storydoc
Interactive scrolling decks with view analytics
- Storydoc starts at $19.80 per month, billed annually ($237.60).
- Storydoc has no free plan, unlike Shorthand.
- Storydoc also covers sales pipeline and web analytics.
- Storydoc does not cover documents, which Shorthand does.
Suits: Sales teams sending personalized proposals and decks
Genially
Interactive presentations, quizzes, games and learning content
- Genially starts at €6 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Genially also covers surveys.
- Genially does not cover documents, which Shorthand does.
Suits: Teachers and trainers building interactive lessons, quizzes and games
Visme
Template-based design tool for presentations and infographics
- Visme starts at $12.25 per person / month, billed yearly ($147).
- Visme also lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Visme also covers whiteboard and forms.
Suits: Marketing and sales teams making branded decks, reports and infographics in one tool
Slides
Browser-based presentation editor with HTML, CSS and code support
- Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite).
- Slides does not cover documents, which Shorthand does.
Suits: Developers and technical speakers who show code or math on slides
Prezi
Presentation platform with AI drafts, live polls and quizzes
- Prezi starts at $7 per month, billed annually (Standard).
- Prezi does not cover documents, which Shorthand does.
Suits: Teachers and trainers who want every attendee answering polls and quizzes
Limits worth knowing in Shorthand
- No plan prices are published: Core, Unlimited and Enterprise are arranged through the sales team, so pricing is recorded as unverified.
- Core includes 12 new stories per year, and publishing a story uses one credit that is not returned if you unpublish.
- Unused publishing credits expire at the end of each yearly cycle.
- Shorthand says it is SOC 2 Type II compliant and ISO 27001 certified.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shorthand?
The alternatives to Shorthand in this directory are Storydoc, Genially, Visme, Slides and Prezi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shorthand.
Is there a free alternative to Shorthand?
Yes. Genially, Visme, Slides and Prezi have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Shorthand alternatives work on Windows?
The Shorthand listing does not include a Windows app. Visme lists one.
Which Shorthand alternatives work on macOS?
The Shorthand listing does not include a macOS app. Visme lists 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.