Keynote discounts and coupons
3 offers stated by Keynote itself (annual discount, education and other savings). Keynote has a free plan, and paid plans start at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio.
About coupon codes
We found no public coupon or promo code on Keynote’s own pages, so this page lists none. Everything below is a price or offer Keynote states itself, with a link to where it says so. Codes found only on coupon sites could not be checked, and we don’t pass them on.
Keynote discounts it states itself
- Annual discountAbout 17% less on the yearly plan
Apple Creator Studio is $129 per year or $12.99 per month. Twelve monthly payments come to $155.88, so the yearly plan costs about 17% less.
Stated on apple.com - EducationStudents and educators: $2.99 a month
Verified college students and educators pay $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year for Apple Creator Studio. Apple calls it a limited-time offer, and it cannot be shared through Family Sharing.
Stated on apple.com - Other savings3 months free with a new Mac or iPad
Buyers of an eligible new Mac or iPad can try Apple Creator Studio free for 3 months, claimed within 3 months of activating the device.
Stated on apple.com
Try Keynote before you pay
- Free plan
- The app is free: creating, viewing and editing presentations and collaborating in real time do not require a subscription. Premium templates, the Content Hub and the AI slide tools are paid.
- Free trial
- Apple Creator Studio is free for 1 month for new subscribers, then renews automatically
What Keynote costs without a discount
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Keynote | $0 | Create, edit and present on Mac, iPad, iPhone and iCloud.com, with real-time collaboration, Apple-designed themes and PowerPoint import and export. |
| Apple Creator Studio | $12.99per month, or $129 per year | Adds premium templates and themes, the Content Hub media library and beta tools that generate slides and presenter notes, plus Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro. |
Cheaper alternatives to Keynote
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- Google SlidesCompare
$7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter) · has a free plan
- Microsoft PowerPointCompare
$9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal) · has a free plan
Tools we list as alternatives to Keynote that start cheaper or have a free plan, going by each one’s own prices.
Keynote discount questions
Is there a Keynote coupon or promo code?
We found no public coupon or promo code on Keynote's own pages, as read on Oct 5, 2026, so none is listed here. What Keynote does state: about 17% less on the yearly plan, students and educators: $2.99 a month and 3 months free with a new mac or ipad. Codes that only coupon sites carry could not be checked against apps.apple.com.
How can I get Keynote cheaper?
About 17% less on the yearly plan. Apple Creator Studio is $129 per year or $12.99 per month. Twelve monthly payments come to $155.88, so the yearly plan costs about 17% less. This page lists 2 more ways it states.
Is Keynote cheaper if I pay yearly?
About 17% less on the yearly plan. Apple Creator Studio is $129 per year or $12.99 per month. Twelve monthly payments come to $155.88, so the yearly plan costs about 17% less.
Does Keynote have a student discount?
Students and educators: $2.99 a month. Verified college students and educators pay $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year for Apple Creator Studio. Apple calls it a limited-time offer, and it cannot be shared through Family Sharing.
Does Keynote have a free trial?
Yes. Apple Creator Studio is free for 1 month for new subscribers, then renews automatically.
Is there a free version of Keynote?
Yes. The app is free: creating, viewing and editing presentations and collaborating in real time do not require a subscription. Premium templates, the Content Hub and the AI slide tools are paid.
What is a cheaper alternative to Keynote?
Of the tools we list as alternatives, LibreOffice Impress, Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint start cheaper or have a free plan. Each one's own prices are on its page here.