Marp alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Marp: few animations or interactive features, and theme changes require CSS. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Marp, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Slidev currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Slidev	Open source	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +2	3 of 3	66.5
2	reveal.js	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	3 of 3	62.6
3	DeDeckset	Paid	No	macOS, iOS	3 of 3	59.6
4	iA Presenter	Paid	No	macOS, iOS	4 of 4	57.2

1. SlidevTop pick
Best for: Developers giving technical talks with live code and syntax highlighting
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Marp
More interactive Markdown slides with Vue components and live code.
Pros
Write slides in Markdown with Vue components
Excellent code highlighting and live coding
Built-in recording, drawing and presenter mode
Cons
Needs Node.js and command-line comfort
Not suited to non-technical collaborators
PPTX export produces images, not editable slides
Visit Slidev Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Slidev a good Marp alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
License
MIT
Checked Oct 25, 2026sli.dev(opens source in a new tab)
Audience
Developers
Checked Oct 25, 2026sli.dev(opens source in a new tab)
Format
Markdown
Checked Oct 25, 2026sli.dev(opens source in a new tab)
2. reveal.js
Best for: Developers who want code, math and web content in browser-based slides
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Marp
Full HTML control and a large plugin ecosystem.
Pros
Anything the web can show can go on a slide
Speaker view, auto-animate and PDF export built in
Free and open source
Cons
Requires HTML or Markdown knowledge
Awkward for non-technical collaborators
Design is up to you and your CSS
Visit reveal.js Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is reveal.js a good Marp alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Open source
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026revealjs.com(opens source in a new tab)
Creator
Hakim El Hattab
Checked Oct 25, 2026revealjs.com(opens source in a new tab)
Speaker view
Timer, next slide and notes
Checked Oct 25, 2026revealjs.com(opens source in a new tab)
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3. Deckset
Best for: Mac users who think in text and want good-looking slides from Markdown
PaidmacOS, iOS
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Marp
Polished Markdown slides in a native Mac and iPad app.
Pros
Write in any text editor; Deckset handles design
Plain-text Markdown source is easy to version
Good themes with code highlighting and notes
Cons
Apple platforms only
Limited fine-grained layout control
No editable PowerPoint export
Visit Deckset Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Deckset a good Marp alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Platforms
Mac, iPhone, iPad
Checked Oct 25, 2026deckset.com(opens source in a new tab)
Source format
Plain-text Markdown
Checked Oct 25, 2026deckset.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Yes (Mac)
Checked Oct 25, 2026deckset.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. iA Presenter
Best for: Speakers who prefer writing the talk first and letting design follow
PaidmacOS, iOS
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Marp
Text-first presentations with design handled for you.
Pros
Write once; notes and slides come from the same text
Automatic responsive layouts
One-time purchase available besides subscriptions
Cons
Apple platforms only
Limited visual design freedom
Web sharing needs a subscription after the first month
Visit iA Presenter Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is iA Presenter a good Marp alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
7 days, no card
Checked Oct 25, 2026ia.net(opens source in a new tab)
Yearly subscription
$3.75/month billed yearly
Checked Oct 25, 2026ia.net(opens source in a new tab)
Quarterly subscription
$8/month, billed $24 every 3 months
Checked Oct 25, 2026ia.net(opens source in a new tab)
One-time purchase
Yes, includes 1 month of web sharing
Checked Oct 25, 2026ia.net(opens source in a new tab)