Alternatives · Presentations
SlideShare alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best SlideShare alternative for most people is Google Slides (3.2 GPA), second in our ranking of presentation tools. The best free one is Canva (3.2 GPA).
SlideShare compared with 6 alternatives: Speaker Deck, Slides, Canva, Google Slides, Pitch and 1 more.
SlideShare's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All 6 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SlideShareThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Speaker Deck | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
| Slides | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Canva | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Slides | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pitch | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Slidebook | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from SlideShare
Speaker Deck
Host and share presentations online with embeds
- Speaker Deck starts at $8 per month, billed monthly ($80 billed yearly).
Suits: Conference speakers publishing talks to a wide audience
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 file sharing, which SlideShare does.
Suits: Developers and technical speakers who show code or math on slides
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.
- Canva also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Canva also covers templates and video editing.
- Canva does not cover file sharing, which SlideShare does.
Suits: People without design training who build slides from templates
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).
- Google Slides also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Slides also covers templates.
- Google Slides does not cover file sharing, which SlideShare does.
Suits: Teams that build and review the same deck together in a browser
Pitch
Collaborative presentation workspace with tracked share links
- Pitch starts at $13 per seat / month, paying yearly (US price).
- Pitch also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Pitch also covers templates.
- Pitch does not cover file sharing, which SlideShare does.
Suits: Sales and marketing teams that send decks as tracked links
Slidebook
Searchable library of investor presentations and pitch decks
- Slidebook starts at $29 per month.
- Slidebook also covers research and documents.
- Slidebook does not cover file sharing, which SlideShare does.
Suits: Bankers and analysts looking for slide examples
Limits worth knowing in SlideShare
- The subscription price was not shown on pages that could be read, so no plan prices are recorded.
- Downloading and copying text from decks needs a paid subscription.
- It is a hosting and discovery site, not a tool for building slides.
- The subscription includes access to Scribd documents, so it is tied to that service.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SlideShare?
The alternatives to SlideShare in this directory are Speaker Deck, Slides, Canva, Google Slides, Pitch and Slidebook. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SlideShare.
Is there a free alternative to SlideShare?
Yes. Speaker Deck, Slides, Canva, Google Slides, Pitch and Slidebook have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SlideShare alternatives work on Windows?
The SlideShare listing does not include a Windows app. Canva and Pitch list one.
Which SlideShare alternatives work on macOS?
The SlideShare listing does not include a macOS app. Canva and Pitch list 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.