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Slides.com alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Slides.com: free plan decks are public, and fewer templates than design-led tools. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Slides.com, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. reveal.js currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1reveal.js logoreveal.jsOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 366.5
2Slidev logoSlidevOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 362.6
  1. reveal.js logo

    1. reveal.jsTop pick

    Best for: Developers who want code, math and web content in browser-based slides

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Slides.com

    The free open-source engine underneath, if you're happy coding.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 reveal.js a good Slides.com 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)
  2. Slidev logo

    2. Slidev

    Best for: Developers giving technical talks with live code and syntax highlighting

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Slides.com

    Free Markdown-based slides with live code for developers.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Slidev a good Slides.com 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)

The best Slides.com alternative for…

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

reveal.js logo

Best Slides.com alternative for most people

reveal.js

The free open-source engine underneath, if you're happy coding.

Slidev logo

Best Slides.com alternative for a free option

Slidev

Free Markdown-based slides with live code for developers.

Pitch logo

Best Slides.com alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Pitch

Design-led collaborative decks with a free plan for teams.

reveal.js logo

Best Slides.com alternative for open source

reveal.js

The free open-source engine underneath, if you're happy coding.

reveal.js logo

Best Slides.com alternative for self-hosting

reveal.js

The free open-source engine underneath, if you're happy coding.

Slidev logo

Best Slides.com alternative for Mac

Slidev

Free Markdown-based slides with live code for developers.

Slidev logo

Best Slides.com alternative for Windows

Slidev

Free Markdown-based slides with live code for developers.

Slidev logo

Best Slides.com alternative for Linux

Slidev

Free Markdown-based slides with live code for developers.

Google Slides logo

Best Slides.com alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Slides

Free and familiar for simple decks without code.

reveal.js logo

Best Slides.com alternative for working in the browser

reveal.js

The free open-source engine underneath, if you're happy coding.

Slides.com alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Slides.com?

reveal.js ranks first right now. The free open-source engine underneath, if you're happy coding. Slidev and Pitch follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Slides.com?

Yes. reveal.js (open source), Slidev (open source), Pitch (free plan + paid) and Google Slides (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Slides.com?

Yes: reveal.js and Slidev. reveal.js and Slidev can also be self-hosted.

Which Slides.com alternatives work on Linux?

Slidev runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Slides.com?

The complaints we hear most: free plan decks are public; fewer templates than design-led tools; team features cost extra per user.

How is this list ranked?

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