Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Microsoft PowerPoint: full desktop app needs a Microsoft 365 subscription, and mac and web versions lag Windows on some features. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft PowerPoint, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Slides currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	ONLYOFFICE	Open source	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +4	5 of 5	46.8

1. ONLYOFFICETop pick
Best for: Teams wanting self-hosted, Office-compatible editing inside Nextcloud or similar
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
46.8
score / 100
Why switch from Microsoft PowerPoint
Open-source presentation editor with a PowerPoint-like interface.
Pros
Very close .docx/.xlsx/.pptx compatibility
Free desktop editors on Windows, macOS and Linux
Self-hostable server that integrates with Nextcloud, ownCloud and others
Cons
Free community server has limits on simultaneous connections
Many editions and product names make choosing confusing
Advanced features sit in paid Enterprise editions
Visit ONLYOFFICE Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.334
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 ONLYOFFICE a good Microsoft PowerPoint alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
AGPLv3 (core of Docs)
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Desktop platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
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Free plan
DocSpace Startup, up to 3 admins
Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
Business price
$20 per admin/month (DocSpace)
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Integrations
Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, SharePoint
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The best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for most people

Google Slides

Free and browser-based, with simpler sharing and live co-editing.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for a free option

LibreOffice

Impress is a free desktop slide app that opens and saves .pptx.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Apple Keynote

Free on Apple devices, with cleaner themes and smooth animations.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for open source

ONLYOFFICE

Open-source presentation editor with a PowerPoint-like interface.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

Open-source presentation editor with a PowerPoint-like interface.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for Mac

Pitch

Modern collaborative decks for teams, with a free plan and PPTX export.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for Windows

Canva

Design-led templates and easy visuals for marketing-style decks.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for Linux

LibreOffice

Impress is a free desktop slide app that opens and saves .pptx.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Slides

Free and browser-based, with simpler sharing and live co-editing.

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for working in the browser

Gamma

Generates a full first draft from a prompt when you don't want to build slides by hand.

Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint?

Google Slides ranks first right now. Free and browser-based, with simpler sharing and live co-editing. Apple Keynote and Pitch follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint?

Yes. Google Slides (free), Apple Keynote (free plan + paid), Pitch (free plan + paid) and Gamma (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint?

Yes: LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE. ONLYOFFICE can also be self-hosted.

Which Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives work on Linux?

LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Microsoft PowerPoint?

The complaints we hear most: full desktop app needs a Microsoft 365 subscription; mac and web versions lag Windows on some features; easy to end up with cluttered, template-heavy slides.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Microsoft PowerPoint, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.