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Zoho Show alternatives
Zoho Show compared with 5 alternatives: Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Keynote and WPS Presentation.
Zoho Show has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho ShowThis tool | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Slides | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Canva | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Keynote | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| WPS Presentation | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Zoho Show
- 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). Zoho Show starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
- Only Zoho Show lists macOS and Windows apps.
Suits: Teams that build and review the same deck together in a browser
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft PowerPoint
Slide presentation app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Zoho Show starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
Suits: People who need a full desktop presentation app on Windows or Mac
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
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. Zoho Show starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
- Canva also covers video editing.
Suits: People without design training who build slides from templates
- 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. Zoho Show starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
- Only Zoho Show lists Windows and Android apps.
Suits: People who work mainly on Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
WPS Presentation
PowerPoint-compatible slide editor in the WPS Office suite
- WPS Presentation starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). Zoho Show starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter).
- Only WPS Presentation lists a Linux app.
Suits: People who need to open and edit PowerPoint files without Microsoft 365
Limits worth knowing in Zoho Show
- There is no standalone paid Show plan; teams get it through a Zoho WorkDrive or Zoho Workplace subscription.
- WorkDrive plans start at 3 users; buying 1 or 2 seats means contacting Zoho's sales team.
- Desktop apps cover macOS and Windows only; on Linux, Zoho Office offers just Writer and PDF Editor.
- Organizations without a Zoho One, Workplace or WorkDrive subscription pay $10 per device for the desktop apps; the page does not show a billing period.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zoho Show?
The alternatives to Zoho Show in this directory are Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Keynote and WPS Presentation. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoho Show.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Show?
Yes. Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Keynote and WPS Presentation have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zoho Show alternatives work on Linux?
The Zoho Show listing does not include a Linux app. WPS Presentation lists 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.