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Speaker Deck alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Speaker Deck 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).
Speaker Deck compared with 7 alternatives: SlideShare, Slides, Canva, Google Slides, Pitch and 2 more.
Speaker Deck has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed monthly ($80 billed yearly). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker DeckThis tool | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
| SlideShare | Free plan | 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 |
| PechaKucha | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Slidebook | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Speaker Deck starts at $8 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Google Slides.
Canva and Pitch score higher without starting lower. Slides starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
How each one differs from Speaker Deck
SlideShare
Site for browsing and uploading shared presentations
Suits: Researchers looking for slide decks on a topic
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 Speaker Deck 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 Speaker Deck 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 Speaker Deck 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 Speaker Deck does.
Suits: Sales and marketing teams that send decks as tracked links
PechaKucha
Platform for making and sharing 20-slide talks, with live events
- PechaKucha starts at $9.99 per month (PK Pro).
- PechaKucha also covers community and webinars.
- PechaKucha does not cover file sharing, which Speaker Deck does.
Suits: Speakers preparing short, timed talks for a community event
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 Speaker Deck does.
Suits: Bankers and analysts looking for slide examples
Limits worth knowing in Speaker Deck
- It hosts finished decks; it is not an editor for building slides.
- Free accounts are limited to 10 uploads a day and 100 in total.
- Private URLs and password protection require the Pro plan.
- Uploads are limited to 150MB on Free and 250MB on Pro.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Speaker Deck?
The alternatives to Speaker Deck in this directory are SlideShare, Slides, Canva, Google Slides, Pitch, PechaKucha and Slidebook. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Speaker Deck.
Is there a free alternative to Speaker Deck?
Yes. SlideShare, Slides, Canva, Google Slides, Pitch, PechaKucha and Slidebook have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Speaker Deck alternatives work on Windows?
The Speaker Deck listing does not include a Windows app. Canva and Pitch list one.
Which Speaker Deck alternatives work on macOS?
The Speaker Deck 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.