Marp AlternativesPresentation Makers and other similar apps like Marp

Marp is described as 'The ecosystem to write your presentation with plain Markdown' and is a presentation maker in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Marp for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Mac, iPad and SaaS apps. The best Marp alternative is Prezi, which is free. Other great apps like Marp are Microsoft PowerPoint, reveal.js, impress.js and PageOn.

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Marp alternatives page was last updated May 17, 2025

Prezi
310 likes
Produce visually interactive presentations with zooming navigation, multimedia embedding, templates for various needs, real-time collaboration, analytics, offline editing, and integration with conferencing tools to support adaptable, engaging narrative flow.
129 Prezi alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Subscription)
Proprietary
Application types
Presentation Maker
Slideshow Maker
Origin
Hungary
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Online
iPhone
iPad
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Is Prezi a good alternative to Marp?

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Comments about Prezi as an Alternative to Marp

Alexandre ZANNI
Negative commentMay 17, 2025
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Prezi doesn't use markdown, and generates a binary.
Prezi is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & iPhone alternative to Marp.
Prezi is the most popular free alternative to Marp.
Prezi is Freemium and ProprietaryMarp is Free and Open Source
Microsoft PowerPoint
226 likes
Comprehensive tool for creating dynamic, high-impact presentations featuring advanced graphics, formatting, collaboration, multimedia integration, and seamless sharing within Microsoft Office Suite, with both desktop and online versions available for versatile use across platforms.
108 Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives
Cost / License
Pay once or Subscription
Proprietary
Application types
Presentation Maker
Slideshow Maker
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Apple Watch
+4
Is Microsoft PowerPoint a good alternative to Marp?

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Comments about Microsoft PowerPoint as an Alternative to Marp

Alexandre ZANNI
Negative commentMay 17, 2025
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PowerPoint is proprietary and is WYSIWYG (What You See is What You Get). The user is not using a markup language transpiled to HTML.
Microsoft PowerPoint is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Marp.
Microsoft PowerPoint is the most popular commercial alternative to Marp.
Microsoft PowerPoint is Paid and ProprietaryMarp is Free and Open Source
reveal.js
115 likes
Reveal.js is a cutting-edge open-source presentation framework that utilizes HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. With its dynamic 3D transition effects, cross-browser compatibility, and PDF export function, this non-linear framework is a powerful tool for creating engaging and...
57 reveal.js alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Presentation Maker
Slideshow Maker
Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
Mac
Online
Google Chrome
JavaScript
Wordpress
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Comments about reveal.js as an Alternative to Marp

Alexandre ZANNI
Positive commentMay 17, 2025
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I prefer Marp because it uses markdown and have some native image filters. reveal.js is HTML and the way to embedded markdown is not handy. However, revealjs has 2 slides and animations.
reveal.js is the most popular Open Source alternative to Marp.
reveal.js is Free and Open SourceMarp is also Free and Open Source
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impress.js
61 likes
impress.js is a presentation framework based on the power of CSS3 transforms and transitions in modern browsers and inspired by the idea behind prezi.com - an "infinite canvas" for your presentation.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Presentation Maker
Code Editor
Origin
Poland
EU
Platforms
Self-Hosted
JavaScript
Is impress.js a good alternative to Marp?
impress.js is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Marp.
impress.js is Free and Open SourceMarp is also Free and Open Source
impress.js is CustomizableMarp is not according to our users
PageOn
6 likes
PageOn is a AI presentation and media tool designed for the new generation of users.Transform Ideas into Stunning Slides. Simply input your topic, and our AI handles the rest.
Cost / License
Freemium (Subscription)
Proprietary
Application types
Presentation Maker
Slideshow Maker
Platforms
Online
+4
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1comment
Comments about PageOn as an Alternative to Marp

Alexandre ZANNI
Negative commentMay 17, 2025
0
Paid, proprietary, no markdown, AI BS.
PageOn is Freemium and ProprietaryMarp is Free and Open Source
Gamma App
4 likes
AI-powered app transforming traditional slide decks with seamless creation, restyling, and sharing. Embed diverse content, present live or online, and engage audiences with analytics and collaboration. Optimized for flexibility and multi-device sharing, enhancing interactivity beyond traditional methods.
66 Gamma App alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium (Subscription)
Proprietary
Application types
Presentation Maker
Slideshow Maker
Origin
United States
Platforms
Software as a Service (SaaS)
+1
Is Gamma App a good alternative to Marp?
Gamma App is the most popular SaaS alternative to Marp.
Gamma App is Freemium and ProprietaryMarp is Free and Open Source
Showdown
1 like
Showdown is an easy-to-use tool for quickly creating presentations using Markdown. It's perfect for those times where you need to whip up a presentation within minutes rather than hours, like for a sprint review or presenting your findings on that experiment for your team.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Presentation Maker
Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
Mac
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Is Showdown a good alternative to Marp?
ChartPixel
2 likes
Generate your data insights in 30 seconds.
Cost / License
Freemium (Subscription)
Proprietary
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Online
Is ChartPixel a good alternative to Marp?
WebSlides
6 likes
WebSlides provides all the essentials to make beautifully HTML presentations, in the easiest way possible. Just choose a demo and customize it in minutes. 120+ slides ready to use.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Presentation Maker
Code Editor
Origin
International
Platforms
Self-Hosted
+7
Is WebSlides a good alternative to Marp?
Slideas
1 like
Slideas is a Markdown Presentation Editor providing easy to use editing functions.
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Application type
Presentation Maker
Platforms
Mac
+1
Is Slideas a good alternative to Marp?
Slidev
2 likes
There are a lot of feature-rich, general-purpose, WYSIWYG slides makers like Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote. They work pretty well for making nice slides with animations, charts, and many other things, while being very intuitive and easy to learn.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Presentation Maker
Platforms
Online
Is Slidev a good alternative to Marp?
Remark
11 likes
A simple, in-browser, Markdown-driven slideshow tool targeted at people who know their way around HTML and CSS, featuring:
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Code Editor
Origin
International
Platforms
Self-Hosted
Is Remark a good alternative to Marp?