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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Slides logoGoogle SlidesFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Apple Keynote logoApple KeynoteFree plan + paidNomacOS, iOS, Web4 of 462.6
3Pitch logoPitchFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +15 of 559.6
4ONLYOFFICE logoONLYOFFICEOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 546.8
5Canva logoCanvaFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +21 of 339.0
  1. Google Slides logo

    1. Google SlidesTop pick

    Best for: Teams and classrooms building shared decks that several people edit

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft PowerPoint

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

    Pros

    • Smooth real-time co-editing and commenting
    • Free with any Google account
    • Edits PowerPoint files directly

    Cons

    • Basic animation and design controls
    • Complex .pptx files can lose formatting
    • Offline editing needs Chrome or Edge
    Visit Google Slides Compare with Microsoft PowerPointDetails 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 Google Slides a good Microsoft PowerPoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Anyone with a Google account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Imports
    PowerPoint and Canva
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PowerPoint editing
    Edit .pptx directly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Chrome and Edge
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Apple Keynote logo

    2. Apple Keynote

    Best for: Apple users who want great-looking slides and animations without paying

    Free plan + paidmacOS, iOS, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft PowerPoint

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

    Pros

    • Polished themes and some of the best built-in animations
    • Free and preinstalled on Apple devices
    • iPhone remote, multi-presenter and live video features

    Cons

    • No native Windows or Android app
    • Keynote-only effects don't always survive PowerPoint export
    • Newer premium themes and AI tools need a subscription
    Visit Apple Keynote Compare with Microsoft PowerPointDetails 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 Apple Keynote a good Microsoft PowerPoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Included with new Apple devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Mac, iPad, iPhone, Vision Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web version
    Keynote for iCloud, works on Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PowerPoint support
    Most transitions and builds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Pitch logo

    3. Pitch

    Best for: Startups and teams who make many decks together and want them to look consistent

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft PowerPoint

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

    Pros

    • Real-time collaboration with comments and slide assignments
    • Polished templates and brand controls
    • Link sharing with engagement analytics

    Cons

    • PowerPoint export and video uploads need a paid plan
    • Less animation control than PowerPoint or Keynote
    • AI credits are limited on lower tiers
    Visit Pitch 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 Pitch a good Microsoft PowerPoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    €0 forever, with 100 AI credits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pitch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    €10/month billed yearly (Plus)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pitch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    €20/month per seat billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pitch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PowerPoint export
    Yes (paid plans)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pitch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    4M+ teams
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pitch.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. ONLYOFFICE logo

    4. ONLYOFFICE

    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)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    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)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, SharePoint
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onlyoffice.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Canva logo

    5. Canva

    Best for: Non-designers creating social, marketing and presentation graphics

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    39.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft PowerPoint

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

    Pros

    • Huge template library
    • Very easy to use
    • Generous free plan

    Cons

    • Limited precision for UI design
    • Premium assets require Pro
    Visit Canva Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.332
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1538
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Canva a good Microsoft PowerPoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Not checked yetcanva.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Templates
    Large built-in library
    Not checked yetcanva.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, desktop, mobile
    Checked Oct 24, 2026canva.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for…

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

Google Slides logo

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for most people

Google Slides

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

LibreOffice logo

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for a free option

LibreOffice

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

Apple Keynote logo

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Apple Keynote

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

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for open source

ONLYOFFICE

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

ONLYOFFICE logo

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for self-hosting

ONLYOFFICE

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

Pitch logo

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for Mac

Pitch

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

Canva logo

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for Windows

Canva

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

LibreOffice logo

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for Linux

LibreOffice

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

Google Slides logo

Best Microsoft PowerPoint alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Slides

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

Gamma logo

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.