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Slides alternatives
Slides compared with 5 alternatives: Google Slides, Pitch, Deckset, iA Presenter and Keynote.
Slides has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SlidesThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Google Slides | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pitch | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Deckset | Free trial · from $35 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| iA Presenter | Free trial · from $3.95/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Keynote | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Slides
- 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). Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite).
- Only Google Slides lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Teams that build and review the same deck together in a browser
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Pitch
Collaborative presentation workspace with tracked share links
- Pitch starts at $13 per seat / month, paying yearly (US price). Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite).
- Only Pitch lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Sales and marketing teams that send decks as tracked links
- 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. Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite).
- Slides has a free plan. Deckset does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Deckset lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Slides lists a web app.
- Deckset can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who already write notes in Markdown and want slides from them
- 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. Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite).
- Slides has a free plan. iA Presenter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only iA Presenter lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Slides lists a web app.
- iA Presenter can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Speakers who would rather write a script than arrange slides
- 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. Slides starts at $5 per month, billed annually (Lite).
- Only Keynote lists macOS and iOS apps.
Suits: People who work mainly on Mac, iPad and iPhone
Limits worth knowing in Slides
- Free accounts can create only public decks, and those decks show ads.
- PDF, PowerPoint and HTML export need Lite or Pro, and PowerPoint exports are flattened, so text and images cannot be edited separately.
- Lite allows 1 collaborator per deck and 1 GB of storage; private links, Dropbox sync, custom CSS and API access start at Pro.
- Editing happens in a web browser with an internet connection; presenting offline relies on a paid plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Slides?
The alternatives to Slides in this directory are Google Slides, Pitch, Deckset, iA Presenter and Keynote. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Slides.
Is there a free alternative to Slides?
Yes. Google Slides, Pitch and Keynote have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Slides alternatives work on Windows?
The Slides listing does not include a Windows app. Pitch lists one.
Which Slides alternatives work on macOS?
The Slides listing does not include a macOS app. Pitch, Deckset, iA Presenter and Keynote 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.