The Best Microsoft PowerPoint AlternativesTop Presentation & Slideshow Makers like Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is described as 'Create dynamic presentations with advanced graphics and seamless workflow integration, part of the renowned Microsoft Office Suite' and is a very popular presentation maker in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative is LibreOffice - Impress, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft PowerPoint are Prezi, Google Slides, reveal.js and OpenBoard Whiteboard.

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Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives page was last updated Feb 8, 2025
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  1. LibreOffice - Impress icon

    LibreOffice - Impress

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    Impress is a truly outstanding tool for creating effective multimedia presentations. Does linear or non-linear presentations with the included Presenter Console extension. Your presentations can be enhanced with 2D and 3D clip art, special effects and transition styles...

    70 LibreOffice - Impress alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    LibreOffice - Impress screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Slideshow Maker
    2.  Portable
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Transitions Effects
    7.  Dark Mode

    LibreOffice - Impress VS Microsoft PowerPoint

     
    Comments about LibreOffice - Impress as an Alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint
    Top Positive Comment
    Mateo Castro
    Sep 25, 2018
    8

    I can import intact Powerpoint files and be able to edit them.

    Most Recent Comment
    Alexandre ZANNI
    Positive •Sep 24, 2024
    0

    It's as good as MS PowerPoint. Just the default templates are a bit old looked but in the other hand it's 100% open-source and has a truly open format.

    franoisschoubben
    Positive •Sep 28, 2023
    0

    I like Free Software more than closed source software

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    • Most users think LibreOffice - Impress is a great Microsoft PowerPoint alternative.

    • LibreOffice - Impress is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint.

    • LibreOffice - Impress is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint.

    • LibreOffice - Impress is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft PowerPoint is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreOffice - Impress is Privacy focusedMicrosoft PowerPoint is not according to our users
  2. Prezi icon

    Prezi

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    Prezi allows anyone who can sketch an idea on a napkin to create and perform stunning non-linear presentations with relations, zooming into details, and adjusting to the time left without the need to skip slides.

    132 Prezi alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Add backgrounds

    Prezi Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Portable
    4.  Non linear presentation
    5.  Embedded media
    6.  Dynamic content
    7.  Non linear editor
    8.  Drag and Drop

    Prezi VS Microsoft PowerPoint

     

    • Most users think Prezi is a great Microsoft PowerPoint alternative.

    • Prezi is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint.

    • Prezi is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft PowerPoint is Paid and Proprietary
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    Google Slides

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    As a free and web-based alternative to Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Slides has become a top choice for those seeking a simple and accessible presentation maker. With its online collaboration and export to PDF features, Google Slides is a great option for those who value convenience and ease of use. While it may not offer as many design options as its competitor, its cloud-based platform allows for easy access and sharing of presentations.

    101 Google Slides alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Google Slides screenshot 1

    Google Slides Features

    1.  Online collaboration
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Session Sharing
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free

    Google Slides VS Microsoft PowerPoint

     
    Comments about Google Slides as an Alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •Oct 20, 2022
    0

    Azure costs after a period of time. VM machines with google drive are less expensive. This just my opinion.

    Guest
    Negative •Aug 7, 2019
    2

    Google slides isnt as flexible with design and with fewer options, it is not worth it to use.

    Guest
    Positive •Jul 15, 2015
    0

    Since Slides is powered by Google Drive and is saved on the cloud, anyone can make a presentation online or offline, in any browser.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Google Slides is a great Microsoft PowerPoint alternative.

    • Google Slides is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint.

    • Google Slides is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft PowerPoint is Paid and Proprietary
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    reveal.js

     112 likes
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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • JavaScript
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Wordpress
    • Google Chrome
    Cube transition

    reveal.js Features

    1.  Batch Rename Files
    2.  Portable
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Facial Recognition
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Non linear presentation

    reveal.js VS Microsoft PowerPoint

     
  7. OpenBoard Whiteboard icon

    OpenBoard Whiteboard

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    OpenBoard is a cross-platform (Linux / Windows / macOS) interactive whiteboard application. It is currently maintained by the Education Department (DIP) of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland.

    87 OpenBoard Whiteboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    OpenBoard Whiteboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Interactive Whiteboard
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Freeform notes
    5.  Pressure Sensitivity
    6.  Pencil
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Handwriting
    11.  Dual screen support
    12.  Export to PDF

    OpenBoard Whiteboard VS Microsoft PowerPoint

     
    Comments about OpenBoard Whiteboard as an Alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint
    Alexandre ZANNI
    Negative •Sep 24, 2024
    0

    WhiteBoard is not SlideShow...

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    • OpenBoard Whiteboard is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft PowerPoint is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenBoard Whiteboard is LightweightMicrosoft PowerPoint is not according to our users
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    Keynote

     136 likes
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    Easily create gorgeous presentations with Keynote, featuring powerful yet easy-to-use tools and dazzling effects that will make you a very hard act to follow.

    88 Keynote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Keynote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Real time collaboration

    Keynote VS Microsoft PowerPoint

     
  10. Figma Slides icon

    Figma Slides

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    The first presentation tool built for designers and their teammates. Backed by our design platform, Figma Slides makes it easier than ever for teams to co-create narratives, engage their audience, and craft impressive slide decks.

    31 Figma Slides alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Figma Slides screenshot 1

    Figma Slides Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Custom templates
    4.  Live polling
    5.  Interactive Presentations
    6. Figma icon  Figma Integration
    7. Figma icon  Import from Figma
    8.  Grid layout

    Figma Slides VS Microsoft PowerPoint

     
  11. Sozi icon

    Sozi

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    Sozi is an open-source browser-based presentation software using SVG and JavaScript to play animated presentations.

    74 Sozi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Inkscape
    Sozi screenshot 1

    Sozi Features

    1.  Slide Show
    2.  Non linear presentation
    3.  Browser-based

    Sozi VS Microsoft PowerPoint

     
  12. Marp icon

    Marp

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    Marp is the ecosystem to write your presentation with plain Markdown.

    26 Marp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    • Visual Studio Code
    Marp screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Live Preview

    Marp VS Microsoft PowerPoint

     
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