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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
1Slidev logoSlidevOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 362.6
2Pitch logoPitchFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +15 of 559.6
  1. Slidev logo

    1. SlidevTop pick

    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)
  2. Pitch logo

    2. 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 Slides.com

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

    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 Slides.com 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)

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.