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Microsoft PowerPoint

Slide presentation app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

Free plan · from $9.99/moPresentationsChecked Oct 5, 20264.7 on the App Store
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Our verdict

First of our top three presentation tools

For: Most people

PowerPoint runs on the web, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android. Its free plan covers one person on the web, iPhone and Android, with sharing, real-time collaboration, basic templates and 5 GB of cloud storage, and Designer's layout suggestions are open to everyone on the web. Speaker Coach listens to a rehearsal and reports on pacing and filler words, in English only. Its iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 from about 582,000 ratings. Know the limits: the Windows and Mac apps need Microsoft 365, from $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year for Personal, or the one-time Office Home 2024 purchase at $179.99 for 1 PC or Mac. Macros do not run in the web version, and Copilot needs a paid subscription.

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What is Microsoft PowerPoint?

Microsoft PowerPoint is a slide presentation application with desktop apps for Windows and Mac, mobile apps for iOS and Android, and a free version that runs in the browser. The desktop apps come with a Microsoft 365 subscription or the one-time Office Home 2024 purchase. Paid subscriptions add Copilot, which rewrites, reorganizes and adds slides on request.

Microsoft PowerPoint has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). See every plan

Good for

  • People who need a full desktop presentation app on Windows or Mac
  • Teams that already share files through OneDrive or SharePoint
  • Presenters who want to rehearse with feedback on pace and filler words
  • Occasional users who only need the free browser version

Worth knowing

  • The Windows and Mac apps need a Microsoft 365 subscription or a one-time Office purchase; Microsoft lists the free plan for web, iOS and Android.
  • PowerPoint for the web lacks some desktop features: password-protected and digitally signed files open only in the desktop app, and macros do not run.
  • Copilot needs a paid subscription, has usage limits, and on shared plans works for the subscription owner only.
  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic ($7.00 per user / month paid yearly, or $5.40 without Teams) includes only the web and mobile versions of PowerPoint.

Key features

Copilot in PowerPoint
Rewrites, reorganizes and adds slides from a written request, leaving the changes for review. It needs a Microsoft 365 subscription, and usage limits apply.
Designer
Suggests finished layouts for the content placed on a slide. In the desktop apps only Microsoft 365 subscribers get the suggestions; in PowerPoint for the web they are open to everyone.
Speaker Coach
Listens to a rehearsal and reports on pacing, pitch, filler words and reading straight from the slide, then shows a summary with recommendations. It currently understands English only.
Cameo
Places a live camera feed on a slide, where it can be styled, resized and animated like a picture. It is for Microsoft 365 subscribers on Windows, macOS and the web.
Co-authoring
Several people can edit a presentation saved to OneDrive or SharePoint at once. Indicators show which slide each person is on, and changes that do not conflict are merged automatically.
Templates
Microsoft offers thousands of customizable templates as starting points for a slide show. The free plan includes a basic set of templates, fonts, icons and stickers.

Microsoft PowerPoint pricing

Starts at
$9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal)
Free plan
PowerPoint for the web is free for 1 person, with sharing, real-time collaboration, basic templates and 5 GB of cloud storage. Microsoft lists the free plan as working on web, iOS and Android.
Free trial
1-month free trial of the Microsoft 365 home and business plans; business trials need a credit card.
Free$0PowerPoint for the web for 1 person, with sharing, real-time collaboration, basic templates and 5 GB of cloud storage. Works on web, iOS and Android.
Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99per month, or $99.99 per year1 person on up to 5 devices at once, 1 TB of cloud storage, and the PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook desktop apps with Copilot.
Microsoft 365 Apps for business$10.00per user / month, paid yearlyDesktop versions of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook for up to 300 employees, with 1 TB of cloud storage per user.
Microsoft 365 Family$12.99per month, or $129.99 per yearEverything in Personal for 1 to 6 people, with 1 TB of storage per person. AI features are for the subscription owner only.
Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99per month, or $199.99 per yearEverything in Family, plus extensive Copilot usage and agentic AI features such as advanced research and analytics.
Office Home 2024$179.99one-time purchase for 1 PC or MacClassic 2024 desktop versions of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and OneNote, with no upgrade path to the next major release.

Read from microsoft.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Microsoft PowerPoint before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Annual discountSave up to 17% by paying yearly

    Microsoft 365 Personal is $99.99 a year against $9.99 a month, Family $129.99 against $12.99 and Premium $199.99 against $19.99.

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  • EducationStudents save 50% on Microsoft 365 Personal

    Verified college and university students get Microsoft 365 Personal at half price. Student status has to be re-verified each year to keep the discount.

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  • EducationOffice 365 A1 free for eligible schools

    Educators and students with an eligible education email address get Office 365 A1 at no cost, which includes the web versions of PowerPoint and the other core apps.

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  • NonprofitNonprofit staff pricing on Microsoft 365 E3

    Eligible nonprofits can buy Microsoft 365 E3, with desktop, web and mobile versions of PowerPoint, for $9.75 per user / month paid yearly.

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  • Lifetime licenseOffice Home 2024 one-time purchase

    $179.99 buys the classic 2024 desktop versions of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and OneNote for 1 PC or Mac, with no subscription.

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How people rate the Microsoft PowerPoint app

4.7

out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app

  1. 5 stars87%
  2. 4 stars7%
  3. 3 stars2%
  4. 2 stars1%
  5. 1 star3%

582,113 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 7, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing

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Common questions

Is Microsoft PowerPoint free?

Microsoft PowerPoint has a free plan. PowerPoint for the web is free for 1 person, with sharing, real-time collaboration, basic templates and 5 GB of cloud storage. Microsoft lists the free plan as working on web, iOS and Android. Paid plans start at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).

How much does Microsoft PowerPoint cost?

Microsoft PowerPoint lists 6 plans. Free: $0. Microsoft 365 Personal: $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year. Microsoft 365 Apps for business: $10.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Microsoft 365 Family: $12.99 per month, or $129.99 per year. Microsoft 365 Premium: $19.99 per month, or $199.99 per year. Office Home 2024: $179.99 one-time purchase for 1 PC or Mac. Prices were read from microsoft.com on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does Microsoft PowerPoint work on?

Microsoft PowerPoint is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

Does Microsoft PowerPoint offer any discounts?

Microsoft PowerPoint publicly lists the following: Save up to 17% by paying yearly; Students save 50% on Microsoft 365 Personal; Office 365 A1 free for eligible schools; Nonprofit staff pricing on Microsoft 365 E3; Office Home 2024 one-time purchase.

How is Microsoft PowerPoint rated?

Microsoft PowerPoint's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 582,113 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 7, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.

Does Microsoft PowerPoint have a Linux app?

No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Microsoft PowerPoint is listed for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

Is Microsoft PowerPoint open source?

Microsoft PowerPoint is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.

Does Microsoft PowerPoint work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

What does Microsoft PowerPoint integrate with?

Microsoft PowerPoint's listing names OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Designer. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does Microsoft PowerPoint have a student discount?

Students save 50% on Microsoft 365 Personal. Verified college and university students get Microsoft 365 Personal at half price. Student status has to be re-verified each year to keep the discount.

Does Microsoft PowerPoint have a free trial?

Yes. 1-month free trial of the Microsoft 365 home and business plans; business trials need a credit card.

Who makes Microsoft PowerPoint?

Microsoft PowerPoint is made by Microsoft.

What are the alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint?

The closest alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint in our directory are Google Slides, Keynote, LibreOffice Impress, Canva and WPS Presentation. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.