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The best presentation software in 2024

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The latest presentation apps have made it easier than ever to format slides and create professional-looking slideshows without giving off a "this is a template" vibe. Even standard PowerPoint alternatives have updated key features to make it easier than ever to collaborate and create presentations quickly, so you can spend more time prepping for your actual presentation.

If, like me, you've used Google Slides unquestioningly for years, it's a whole new world out there. The newest crop of online presentation tools go way beyond the classic slideshow experience, with new features to keep your audience's attention, streamline the creation process with AI, and turn slide decks into videos and interactive conversations.

I've been testing these apps for the past few years, and this time, I spent several days tinkering with 25 of the top presentation software solutions out there to bring you the best of the best.

The best presentation software

What makes the best presentation app, how we evaluate and test apps.

When looking for the best presentation apps, I wanted utility players. After all, slideshows are used for just about everything, from pitch decks and product launches to class lectures and church sermons. With that in mind, here's what I was looking for:

Pre-built templates. The best presentation tools should have attractive, professional-looking templates to build presentations in a hurry.

Sharing and collaboration options. Whether you plan to share your webinar slides later, or you just want to collaborate with a coworker on a presentation, it should be easy to share files and collaborate in real-time.

Flexibility and customization options. Templates are great, but top presentation apps should enable you to customize just about everything—giving you the flexibility to build exactly what you need.

Affordability. Creating compelling presentations is important, but you shouldn't have to bust your budget to make it happen. With capable free tools on the market, affordability is a top consideration.

Standalone functionality. There's no reason to use multiple tools when one can do it all, so I didn't test any apps that require and work on top of another presentation app like PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Familiar, deck-based interface. For our purposes here, I only tested software that uses slides, with the familiar deck-based editor you expect from a "presentation" tool (versus, for example, a video creation app).

Beyond that, I also looked for presentation apps that brought something unique to the table—features above and beyond what you can get for free from a legacy solution like PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Here's what my testing workflow looked like:

I went through any onboarding or guided tutorials.

I created a new deck, scanning through all available templates, noting how well-designed they were (and which were free versus paid).

I added new slides, deleted slides, edited text and images, and played around with other content types.

I changed presentation design settings, like color schemes and background images.

I reviewed and tested the sharing and collaboration options.

I tested out presenter view (when available).

After my first round of testing, I went back into the top performers to test any unique or niche features, like AI, brand settings, and interactive content. With that, these are the best presentation apps I found—each one really brings something different or radically easy to the table.

The best presentation software at a glance


	A free option	Free plan available; paid plans from $10
	AI-powered design	From $12/month
	Non-linear presentations	Free plan available; paid plans from $7/month
	Video presentations	Limited free plan available; paid plans from $15/month
	Collaboration	Free plan available; from $22/month for 2 users
	Conversational AI features	Free plan available; paid plans from $8/user/month
	Audience engagement	Free plan available; paid plans from $11.99/user/month
	Generative AI features	Limited free plan available; paid plans from $16/user/month

The best free presentation software

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Canva, our pick for the best free presentation app

Canva pros:

Excellent free plan

Tons of amazing templates for all use cases

Feature-rich

Canva cons:

The AI tools aren't groundbreakingly useful

Canva offers one of the most robust free plans of all the presentation apps I tested. The app delays account creation until after you've created your first design, so you can get started building your presentation in seconds. Choose from an almost overwhelming number of beautiful templates (nearly all available for free), including those designed specifically for education or business use cases.

Anyone who's accidentally scrolled too far and been bumped to the next slide will appreciate Canva's editor interface, which eliminates that problem altogether with a smooth scroll that doesn't jump around. Choose from a handful of preset animations to add life to your presentations, or browse the library of audio and video files available to add. And Canva also has a number of options for sharing your presentation, including adding collaborators to your team, sharing directly to social media, and even via QR code.

Present directly from Canva, and let audience members submit their questions via Canva Live. Once you share a link to invite audience members to your presentation, they can send questions for you to answer. As the presenter, you'll see them pop up in your presenter view window, so you can keep the audience engaged and your presentation clear. Alternatively, record a presentation with a talking head bubble—you can even use an AI presenter here—to share remotely.

Canva pricing: Free plan available; paid plans start at $120/year for 1 user and include additional features like Brand Kit, premium templates and stock assets, and additional AI-powered design tools.

The best presentation app for AI-powered design

Beautiful.ai pros:

True AI design

No fussing around with alignment

Still allows for customization

Beautiful.ai cons:

No free plan

If you're like me, editing granular spacing issues is the absolute worst part of building a presentation. Beautiful.ai uses artificial intelligence to take a lot of the hassle and granular design requirements out of the presentation process, so you can focus on the content of a presentation without sacrificing professional design. If I needed to make presentations on a regular basis, this is the app I'd use.

Many apps have recently added AI design features, but Beautiful.ai has been doing it for years—and they've perfected the experience of AI design, ensuring the tool's reign as the most streamlined and user-friendly option for AI design.

The editor is a little different from most presentation apps, but it's still intuitive—and you'll start off with a quick two-minute tutorial. When creating a new slide, scroll through "inspiration slides" to find a layout you like; once you choose, the app will pull the layout and automatically adapt it to match the design of the rest of your presentation.

With 10 themes, several templated slides, over 40 fully-designed templates, and more than 20 different color palettes to choose from, Beautiful.ai strikes a perfect balance between automation and customization.

While Beautiful.ai doesn't offer a free plan, paid plans are reasonably priced and offer sharing and collaboration options that rival collab-focused apps like Google Slides. And speaking of Google, you can connect Beautiful.ai with Google Drive to save all your presentations there.

Note: I re-tested the generative AI feature (called DesignerBot) this year. It's great for adding individual slides to an existing presentation—automatically choosing the best layout and matching the design to the rest of the deck—but as with most other apps, it struggled to pull in relevant images.

Beautiful.ai pricing: Plans start at $12/month for unlimited slides, AI content generation, viewer analytics, and more. Upgrade to a Team plan for $40/user/month to get extra collaboration and workspace features and custom brand controls.

The best presentation app for conversational presentations

Prezi pros:

Doesn't restrict you to standard presentation structure

Lots of customization options

Prezi Video lets you display a presentation right over your webcam video

Prezi cons:

Steep learning curve

Struggling to squeeze information into a basic, linear presentation? Give Prezi a try. Unlike nearly all other presentation apps on the market, Prezi Present doesn't restrict the structure of your presentation to a straight line. The editor focuses on topics and subtopics and allows you to arrange them any way you want, so you can create a more conversational flow of information.

With the structural flexibility, you still get all the same customization features you expect from top presentation software, including fully-editable templates. There's a learning curve if you're unfamiliar with non-linear presentations, but templates offer a great jumping-off point, and Prezi's editor does a good job of making the process more approachable.

Plus, Prezi comes with two other apps: Prezi Design and Prezi Video. Prezi Video helps you take remote presentations to a new level. You can record a video where the presentation elements are displayed right over your webcam feed. Record and save the video to share later, or connect with your video conferencing tool of choice (including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet) to present live.

Prezi's generative AI feature works ok, but it's more useful as a wireframe. When I asked it to create a presentation about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, for example, the resulting content read a lot like a student writing a term paper in the broadest strokes possible to avoid doing any actual research.

The best presentation app for video presentations

Powtoon pros:

Timing automatically changes based on the content on the slide

Can toggle between slideshow and video

Can orient presentation as horizontal, vertical, or square

Powtoon cons:

Limited free plan

Powtoon makes it easy to create engaging videos by orienting the editor around a slide deck. Editing a Powtoon feels just like editing a presentation, but by the time you finish, you have a professional video.

You can edit your slides at any time, and when you hit play, a video plays through your deck—the feel is almost like an animated explainer video. Each slide includes the animations you choose and takes up as much time as is needed based on the content on the slide. Powtoon figures the timing automatically, and you can see in the bottom-right of the editor how much time is used on your current slide versus the total presentation. If you ever want to present as a slide deck, just toggle between Slideshow and Movie.

You'll likely need to subscribe to a paid plan to get the most out of Powtoon—like creating videos longer than three minutes, downloading them as MP4 files, and white-labeling your presentations—but doing so won't break the bank. Plus, you'll unlock tons of templates complete with animations and soundtracks.

One of my favorite Powtoon features is the ability to orient your video: you can choose horizontal orientation (like a normal presentation) or opt for vertical (for mobile) or square (for social media). When your presentation is ready, you can publish straight to YouTube, Wistia, Facebook Ads, and any number of other locations.

The best presentation app for collaborating with your team

Pitch, our pick for the best presentation software for collaborating with your team

Pitch pros:

Google levels of collaboration

Assign slides to specific team members

Excellent generative AI feature

Pitch cons:

User interface is a little different than you're used to

Need to collaborate on presentations with your team? Pitch is a Google Slides alternative that gets the job done. As far as decks go, Pitch includes all the beautifully-designed templates, customizability, and ease of use you expect from a top-notch presentation tool. But the app really shines when you add your team.

The right-hand sidebar is all about project management and collaboration: you can set and update the status of your deck, assign entire presentations or individual slides to team members, plus comment or add notes. Save custom templates to make future presentations even easier and faster.

You can also invite collaborators from outside your company to work with you on individual decks. And if you opt for a paid plan, Pitch introduces workspace roles, shared private folders, and version history.

Pitch also offers one of the most impressive generative AI features on this list. It still struggles to pull in relevant images, but I found the AI-generated written content and design to be top-notch.

The best presentation app for conversational AI

Gamma pros:

Creates fully fleshed-out presentations from a prompt

Conversational chatbot-like experience

Can still manually edit the presentation

Gamma cons:

Not as much granular customization

I tested a lot of apps claiming to use AI to up your presentation game, and Gamma's conversational AI features were head and shoulders above the crowd.

Simply give the app a topic—or upload an outline, notes, or any other document or article—approve the outline, and pick a theme. The app will take it from there and create a fully fleshed-out presentation. It's far from perfect, but Gamma produces a very useful jumping-off point. (Last year, it was by far the best, but this year, other apps are catching up.)

Here's the key: Gamma is much more geared toward the iterative, chatbot experience familiar to ChatGPT users. Click on the Edit with AI button at the top of the right-hand menu to open the chat, and you'll see suggested prompts—or you can type in your own requests for how Gamma should alter the presentation.

Once you've done all you can with prompts, simply close the chat box to manually add the finishing touches. While you do sacrifice some granular customizability in exchange for the AI features, you can still choose your visual theme, change slide layouts, format text, and add any images, videos, or even app and web content.

The best presentation app for audience engagement

Mentimeter, our pick for the best presentation software for audience engagement

Mentimeter pros:

Tons of audience engagement features

Simple for participants to interact

Mentimeter cons:

Less granular customizability

Bit of a learning curve

If you need to engage with an audience during your presentation, Mentimeter makes that easy. The app is designed around interactive elements like quizzes, surveys, Q&As, sliders, and more (even a Miro whiteboard!).

Each of these is included in a number of different, professional-looking templates, so you can build a fully interactive presentation super quickly.

When it's time to present, your audience members can scan the QR code with their phone cameras or type in the URL and access code to participate. There's one code per presentation (so they won't have to do this on every slide), which gives access to each slide as you move through the presentation.

There are two main drawbacks to this one, though. First, there's a bit of a learning curve and less familiar editing interface (but I found it pretty easy to learn with some practice). The other drawback is that you can't get as granular with the visual customization as you can with many other presentation tools.

The best presentation app for generative AI

Tome, our pick for the best presentation software for generative AI

Top-tier generative AI features

Simple, customizable templates

Intuitive doc-style editor

There's definitely a learning curve

Tome is one of the new additions to this list that I'm most excited about. If you're looking for generative AI that just genuinely works , it's definitely worth a look. The editor is a bit more stripped down than most presentation apps but intuitive nonetheless—it's almost a cross between your standard deck editor and a Notion-style doc.

To generate an AI deck, click Generate with AI in the top right, and either write your own prompt or choose from the example prompts that cover a handful of common use cases, like sales enablement and company pitches. Edit or approve the suggested outline, then generate the full presentation.

From there, you can edit each slide as a doc via the right-hand menu—without limits on how much information you can include. During the presentation, you simply size down any slides that take up more than the standard amount of space. It's super simple but somehow feels revolutionary in a presentation app.

What about the old standbys?

You might notice a few major presentation players aren't on this list, including OGs Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and Google Slides. These apps are perfectly adequate for creating basic presentations, and they're free if you have a Windows or Mac device or a Google account.

I didn't include them on the list because the presentation space has really developed in the last several years, and after testing them out, I found these behemoths haven't kept pace. If they weren't made by Microsoft/Apple/Google, I might not even be mentioning them. They're pretty basic tools, they're behind the curve when it comes to templates (both quantity and design), and they don't offer any uniquely valuable features like robust team collaboration, branding controls, video, and so on.

In any case, if you're reading this, you're probably looking for an alternative that allows you to move away from one of the big 3, and as the presentation platforms featured above show, there's a ton to gain—in terms of features, usability, and more—when you do.

What about PowerPoint and Google Slides add-ons?

While I focused my testing on tools with full feature-sets—those that can serve as your sole presentation tool—there are a ton of add-on tools you can use atop big name tools like PowerPoint and Google Slides.

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14 Best Interactive Presentation Software in 2024 (Free & Paid)

Discover the best interactive presentation software, including free tools for presentations, and presentation platforms for video and animated presentations.

Dominika Krukowska

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Short answer

What are the best interactive presentation tools?

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Static vs. interactive presentation tools

Static presentation tools allow you to present information using a fixed sequence of slides and a consistent flow to guide readers. Interactive tools use a variety of multimedia elements and storytelling frameworks, letting viewers engage with content at their own pace.

While static tools ensure clarity and structure, interactive presentation tools transform passive viewers into active participants, creating a deeper involvement and boosting engagement.

Check out our resource on why static slides are bad for you .

And here's what a static presentation looks like compared to an interactive one:

Critical features in interactive presentation software

Ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of presentation tools out there? I have. But after sifting through the scary pile of interactive presentation tools, I've zeroed in on the features that genuinely elevate your content.

12 must-have features of modern interactive presentation tools:

Template galleries - Template galleries offer a quick start, ensuring your presentation looks polished without spending hours on design.

AI content creation - AI-driven features analyze your content, suggesting optimal layouts and design elements, making your slides both informative and visually appealing.

Personalization - You can tailor your presentations to resonate with specific audiences. This ensures your content speaks directly to the viewer, enhancing engagement and relevance.

Automation - From auto-populating content to personalizing presentations based on viewer data, to tracking engagement, automation tools make your job easier and more efficient.

Real-time collaboration - Teamwork makes the dream work. You can collaborate with team members in real-time, combining insights to craft the perfect presentation.

Integration with other tools - Connect your presentation software with your favorite tools, including CRM systems, prospecting, or sales enablement tools.

Narrated design (Scrollytelling slides) - Turn your slides into a compelling narrative, guiding your audience on a memorable journey.

Animations - Use animations to highlight key messages, transition between topics, or simply captivate your audience.

Annotation capabilities - Whether it's highlighting important points, on-hover labels, or adding on-the-spot insight pop-ups, annotations make your presentation a two-way conversation.

Multimedia content options - Go beyond text—enrich with videos, audios, and interactive elements for a better reader experience.

Role-based permissions - Control who can edit what parts of the presentation, ensuring your presentation remains in trusted hands and its design unbroken.

Analytics and reporting - Track viewer engagement, slide interactions, and feedback, and use these insights to make informed improvements to your presentation and create better future presentations.

1. Storydoc

Storydoc is the future of presentations, reimagined with the power of AI. This interactive presentation maker takes your deck and elevates it to a dynamic, immersive story experience.

It uses narrated design, aka scrollytelling, to challenge the norms of traditional slide-based presentations and invite audiences to explore and engage with the content at their own pace.

Storydoc also sprinkles a bit of AI magic, guiding you every step of the way. From automatically applying your branding and generating relevant visuals to making content suggestions, you can get a professional-looking presentation in no time.

Once you’re finished, you can use dynamic variables to automate any number of personalized versions of your deck at scale.

After you hit ‘send’, go to the analytics panel and watch as it fills up with real-time data, providing valuable insights about what’s resonating with your audience and what’s not.

AI-driven design and content suggestions
The ability to personalize decks at scale
Optimized for viewing on any device
Integrates with tools like calendars, lead-capturing forms, and live chats
Comprehensive presentation analytics with real-time data
Printed versions lose the charm of interactivity
There might be a slight learning curve for traditional presentation tool users
14-day free trial
Starter plan: $30/month per user (billed annually)
Pro plan: $45/month per user (billed annually)
Team plan: Talk to sales

2. Slidebean

Designed with the challenges of starting a business in mind, Slidebean offers an AI-powered platform that simplifies the pitching process.

You can draft a simple outline in the platform's intuitive content-brief and editor. Once done, Slidebean springs into action, quickly transforming the content into slides that are in line with the established best practices.

But don't mistake speed for lack of control. The AI does the heavy lifting, but you're in the driver's seat. If a slide feels off, you can tweak it. Or, if you're feeling particularly hands-on, you can dive into their fill-in-the-blank templates and craft your presentation.

Designed with the unique challenges of startups in mind
Blend of AI-driven automation and user customization
You can collaborate with a team of experts to perfect your pitch
Might feel like overkill for simpler presentation needs
Some design elements could use a fresh coat of paint
Basic plan: Free
All-Access plan: $199/year
Accelerate plan: $499/year

Visme is a solid choice for crafting presentations from the ground up. You can dive into a vast library of templates tailored for every industry, ensuring your content always feels fresh and relevant.

And if you're all about the visuals, Visme's got you covered with over 1.5 million high-resolution stock images, dynamic charts, and interactive data widgets.

Want to add a personal touch? You can customize decks with your own branded fonts and colors. Plus, with features like presentation notes and a presenter mode, you're always ready to engage your audience, whether it's in a boardroom or a virtual space.

Just a heads-up: while there are tons of design choices, some templates might be more about looking good than being super clear. But with a bit of tweaking, you can get the best of both worlds.

Intuitive content creation with a vast template library
Real-time collaboration tools for efficient teamwork
Asset management to ensure brand consistency
The variety might be a bit overwhelming for first-time users
Some features lean too much towards aesthetics
Premium features are locked behind paid plans
Starter plan: $12.25/month (billed annually)
Pro plan: $24.75/month (billed annually)
Visme for Teams: Contact sales

Ludus is a presentation software designed with teamwork in mind. Whether you're co-editing in real-time or sharing assets across teams, Ludus makes the process simple.

You can start with one of their templates or build from scratch. Ludus offers an impressive array of features, a whopping 64 to be precise, that can sometimes be a bit hidden to not overwhelm the casual user.

You can pull in content from platforms like YouTube, Unsplash, and even design tools like Figma. And, if you're looking to add a personal touch, you can record yourself speaking over your slides.

Plus, with features like live collaboration and custom blocks, you can work together with your team on designing slides. It's all about giving you the freedom to mix, match, and create the right presentation for your needs.

Seamless real-time collaboration for team projects.
Integrates easily with platforms like YouTube, Unsplash, and Figma.
Offers custom domains for a branded presentation experience.
Advanced design tools for creative freedom.
Might have a learning curve for new users.
Huge feature set might be overwhelming for users who are after basics.
Some users might notice performance hiccups with heavy content.
30-day free trial
Teams of 1-15 people: $149.99/year
Teams of 16 people and over: Contact sales

5. Mentimeter

Mentimeter is designed to turn passive audiences into active participants, making every presentation a two-way conversation.

With features like dynamic word clouds, live polling, and interactive quizzes, Mentimeter ensures that your audience is not just watching but actively contributing to the discussion.

Whether you're in a corporate setting, an educational institution, or hosting a workshop, Mentimeter promises to make your sessions productive, inclusive, and fun.

Engaging tools like word clouds, live polls, and quizzes.
Encourages audience participation and inclusivity.
Adaptable for work, education, and workshops.
Integrates with apps like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Might take time for new users to learn all features.
Some may desire more template customization.
Free plan available
Basic plan: $11.99 per presenter/month
Pro plan: $24.99 per presenter/month
Campus plan: Talk to sales
Discounts for teachers and students

Vyond is a platform that helps you create top-notch animated videos that turn even the most complex of messages into relatable, engaging stories.

With a wide range of templates at your disposal, Vyond ensures you've got just the right backdrop, whether you're piecing together a corporate presentation, crafting an explainer video, or designing an educational segment.

The platform's dynamic content integration also lets you jazz up your animations with a mix of images, videos, and even 3D elements. And for those stories that need your unique voice? You can dive into Vyond's voice-over features or add customizable characters.

A rich library of templates for every narrative
The ability to enrich animations with content integrations
Tools for voice-overs and character customization
Premium features come at a higher cost
It might take some time to get the hang of it, even if you have video editing experience
The two cheapest plans only allow a single user
Essential plan: $25/month for a single user (billed annually)
Premium plan: $54/month for a single user (billed annually)
Professional plan: $92/month per user (billed annually)
Enterprise plan: Get in touch with sales

7. Genially

Genially offers tools that make your presentations, infographics, and other content types truly interactive. It comes with a vast library of professionally designed templates, perfect for every occasion, from corporate pitches to educational lessons.

But Genially's magic doesn't end there. With features that allow dynamic content integration, you can add layers of interactivity, from clickable elements to animated transitions.

And if you're looking to gamify your content? Genially’s got your back here too, ensuring your audience is not just viewing but actively engaging with your content. I mean, you can even create your own escape room right there in the editor!

A versatile platform suitable both for business and education.
Strong emphasis on interactivity.
Large template library, making the content creation process simpler.
Might be too complex for those with simpler creative needs.
No clear information on pricing.
Pro plan: $7.49/month (billed annually)
Master plan: $20.82/month (billed annually)
Team plan: $79.15/month (billed annually)
Discounts for education

8. Beautiful.ai

Beautiful.ai is a presentation software that uses AI-powered automation to make the process of creating slide decks quicker and easier. It offers smart templates as a starting point, ensuring you're never left staring at a blank slide.

But where it truly shines is in its real-time design adaptation. As you pour your content onto a slide, the platform's AI ensures every element is perfectly placed, every color is on-brand, and every transition feels smooth.

Whether you're piecing together a sales pitch, a quarterly report, or a startup story, Beautiful.ai makes sure it's presented in the best light with features like shared slides, universal updates, and total brand control.

AI magic that takes the guesswork out of design.
Smart templates that feel like a designer's touch.
Collaboration made easy with shared slides.
Might feel too automated for the design traditionalists.
Limited slide customization options can feel a bit formulaic.
Might not be suitable for more complex presentations.
Free 14-day trial
Pro plan: $12/month (billed annually)
Team plan: $40/user/month (billed annually)
Single ad hoc project: $45
Enterprise plan: Contact sales

Pitch is a presentation software that focuses on speed, collaboration, and design, wanting to transform the way teams create and share their ideas.

To get started, you can either pick a template or create your own. As you build, the platform offers smart editing features to guide you along the way. You can swiftly integrate photos, icons, logos, and videos, making each slide a visual treat.

Collaboration is seamless, with real-time editing and feedback loops. Sharing your work is as simple as sending a link, and with the added bonus of real-time analytics, you get a clear picture of how your audience interacts with your content.

Real-time collaboration features with editing loops
Affordable pricing makes it a great choice for individuals or small businesses
Analytics panel that provides insights into audience engagement
Limited selection of templates
No AI assistance
You’ll have to upgrade your plan to access presentation analytics
Starter plan: Free
Pro plan: $8 per member per month
Enterprise plan: Talk to sales

10. Zoho Show

Zoho Show is a presentation tool offering a modern approach to crafting and sharing presentations. With its sleek, uncluttered interface, it promises and delivers a distraction-free creation experience.

Dive in, and you're greeted with a library of over 100 templates, perfect for everything from your next startup pitch to a business proposal.

Teamwork takes center stage in Zoho Show. Features like real-time slide adjustments, instant notifications, and contextual comments all make collaboration feel seamless. Users can also bring decks to life with animations, custom shapes, infographics, and multimedia integrations.

And if you already have a presentation in another format? Zoho Show ensures a hassle-free transition, smoothly importing PPTX, PPT, and other popular file types.

Intuitive user interface
Collaboration options for real-time team interactions
Full compatibility with popular presentation formats
Completely free to use
Limited choice of templates and features
There are more advanced presentation tools out there

11. FlowVella

FlowVella is a presentation software that's all about creating interactive stories. It offers a platform where you can craft slides with rich text, high-quality images, and engaging videos.

Beyond the basics, the ability to embed interactive links and galleries allows for a more immersive experience, while the option to include PDFs makes sure that detailed data is always at your fingertips.

But perhaps its most distinctive feature is the ability to transform iPads into interactive kiosks. This makes it an ideal choice for museums, exhibitions, and other public spaces looking to provide an interactive experience to their visitors.

Easy-to-use editor
Works both offline and online
The ability to use custom URLs when sharing presentations
Free version includes FlowVella branding
The design options might feel limited to more advanced users
Premium plan: $60/year (billed annually)
Pro plan: $200/year (billed annually)

12. SlideDog

SlideDog is a presentation software that brings together various presentation elements into one seamless experience.

Imagine being able to combine PowerPoints, Prezis, PDFs, and other media without the hassle of switching between programs during your presentation. SlideDog makes this possible.

Its beauty lies in the ability to create a custom playlist for all your presentation files and media, ensuring a smooth flow from start to finish. One of its standout features is the live sharing capability, allowing audiences to access presentations in real-time from various devices.

Beyond traditional presentations, SlideDog can also be used as a digital signage solution, perfect for those ever-present screens in stores or waiting rooms that run slideshows on a continuous loop.

The ability to combine multiple file types into one presentation
Real-time sharing option to boost audience engagement
The option to control your presentation from any web-enabled device
Hard to make changes to your presentation on the spot
Not available for Mac or Linux
Monthly plan: $19 per 2 seats
Annual plan: $99 per 2 seats for the first year, 20% renewal discount
Lifetime plan: $299 per 2 seats

13. Powtoon

Powtoon is where your presentations spring to life. It's a platform that lets you craft animated presentations and videos, blending text, images, and dynamic animations.

Powtoon's drag-and-drop interface ensures that even those without a design background can create decent-looking animations. You can also add voice-overs, integrate interactive elements, or even embed videos directly into your presentation.

Those looking to truly stand out can also play the director with customizable characters, tweaking them to fit their narrative. Powtoon gives you the option to control the hair and body, and even change the outfits!

Finally, the ability to export presentations as videos ensures your message can reach a wider audience across different platforms.

The ability to shape your characters to fit the narrative
More affordable than hiring an agency to create the videos for you
Suitable for many different industries and use cases
There is no free version available
Custom characters are only available in the Business version
More advanced users might find the animations a little amateurish
Lite plan: $15/month (billed annually)
Professional plan: $40/month (billed annually)
Business plan: $125/month (billed annually)
Enterprise plans: Contact sales

Canva is not just a presentation tool; it's a design powerhouse. Whether you're a seasoned designer or someone who's just starting out, Canva's intuitive interface makes it easy to bring your ideas to life.

The platform offers a wide array of templates, not just for presentations, but for virtually any design need you can think of—from social media posts to business cards. But presentations remain one of its strong suits.

With Canva, you can craft slides that are both visually stunning and impactful in conveying your message. The drag-and-drop functionality, combined with a rich library of elements like icons, images, and fonts, ensures that every slide is a masterpiece in its own right.

But Canva's magic doesn't stop at design. It also offers collaboration features, allowing teams to work together on a design in real-time. Plus, with its cloud-based nature, your designs are accessible from anywhere, anytime.

Versatile software with 100+ design types
Doesn’t require any design or coding knowledge
You can access your designs from any device connected to the Internet
The basic version is free
Many design elements are only available to Pro users, with no option to filter them out
Some users might find the choice of designs overwhelming.
Pro plan: $14.99 billed monthly or $119.99 billed annually
Canva for Teams: Contact sales
Free for education and non-profit organizations

How can I create an interactive presentation?

Creating an interactive presentation is like piecing together a puzzle. You start with your main idea, then add images, videos, and other interactive elements to bring it to life. It's about making your audience feel involved, not just watching from the sidelines.

With the right mix, you can turn any topic into an engaging experience that sticks. And the best part is that you don't have to be a tech whiz to do it.

Dive into our guide on creating multimedia presentations to get started and see how easy it can be to make presentations that pop.

How to choose the best interactive presentation creator?

Choosing the right interactive presentation tool can feel a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. With so many options out there, how do you pick the one that's just right for you? Let's break it down based on your specific needs:

If you’re a solopreneur

As a one-person army, you need efficiency. Look for tools that are user-friendly and don't come with a steep learning curve. You'd want a platform that offers a variety of templates, so you don't have to start from scratch every time.

Canva is a fantastic choice, offering a wide range of design templates tailored for presentations. It's user-friendly, and even if you're not design-savvy, you can create professional-looking slides in no time.

If you’re in sales and marketing

Your presentations are often the first impression you make, so they need to be top-notch. You'd benefit from tools that are optimized for engagement, integrate seamlessly with CRMs, offer detailed analytics, and allow for real-time edits.

This is where Storydoc truly shines. Unlike traditional slide decks, Storydoc focuses on crafting a narrative that resonates with your audience. It has intuitive design capabilities and emphasis on storytelling, ensuring that your pitches aren't just informative but memorable.

If you’re in education

The classroom, whether physical or virtual, thrives on engagement. You'd want a tool that allows you to embed videos, create interactive quizzes, and maybe even throw in some animations to keep things lively.

Genially fits the bill perfectly. It blends creativity with technology, letting educators design interactive educational materials that keep students motivated and make learning genuinely enjoyable.

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15 Popular PowerPoint Alternatives (Full Comparison Guide)

PowerPoint is by far the most popular software for creating and sharing presentations, but it is not the only one!

In this article, we’ll go through the different PowerPoint alternatives you have and the pros and cons of each . Each one of these presentation software options has its own suitable features that will help you create outstanding slides.

In 24Slides, we’re experts at presentations . We know that when talking about slides, PowerPoint is only the tip of the iceberg. That’s why we’ve picked the 15 most popular PowerPoint alternatives that you can use to create outstanding presentations . We’ll go in-depth into each one, covering their price, their options for team collaboration, and if they can be used both online and offline.

Here are the alternative presentation software we’ll go through:

#2. Google Slides

#3. Apple Keynote

#4. Renderforest

#6. Powtoon

#7. Piktochart

#8. Beautiful.ai

#11. Microsoft Sway

#12. DigiDeck

#13. ZohoShow

#15. Haiku Deck

There are so many PowerPoint alternatives that picking one can be a bit tricky. In the end, the best presentation software is the one that fits your needs the most. That’s why we’ve added a ‘best for…’ section at the end of the article.

Hopefully, this will help you decide which PowerPoint alternative is best for your business and more likely to fulfill your goals to keep your audience interested and engaged. Keep reading to the end to find:

- The best free PowerPoint alternative

- The best PowerPoint alternative for enterprises

- The best presentation software for team collaboration

- The best PowerPoint alternative for e-learning and training

- The best PowerPoint alternative for small businesses

Hopefully, this will not only get you a complete overview of the different PowerPoint alternatives you can use, but it will also help you decide which one is the best presentation software for you!

What is the Best PowerPoint Alternative?

Not every PowerPoint alternative is built the same! While some of the presentation software on this list are very similar to Microsoft Office’s options, many have completely different features and work options.

That’s why to figure out which is the best for your business, you’ll need to compare them. In this section, we’ll go through each PowerPoint alternative’s main features, like template options, design elements library, collaboration features, mobile apps, and so on. We’ll also cover

-Presentation software pricing

-Pros and cons of each PowerPoint alternative

-What each presentation design tool is best suited for

When talking about PowerPoint alternatives, Prezi is one of the most popular ones. This presentation software became known for its non-linear layouts and unique take on presentations.

Unlike PowerPoint and many other alternative presentation software we’ll go through in this list, Prezi doesn’t use presentation slides. Instead, it works with a “canvas,” where the presenter can zoom in and out.

This makes Prezi presentations feel more fluid and “free-form” than your typical presentation.

One of the best features of this PowerPoint alternative is that it allows free plans and work online. However, it’s important to note that presentations created through free plans are public and can’t be saved as private , which can be a deal breaker for people working on presentations with sensitive information.

Main features :

Cloud and desktop app access
Images and templates library
Zoom, Google Meets, and Microsoft Team integrations for virtual presentations
Prezi Video puts presenters next to their graphics in real-time
Freemium (up to 5 projects)
Individual prices begin at $9/mo. (billed annually)
Enterprise solutions begin at $15/mo. (billed annually)
Non-linear, unique layouts
SOC2 Security for paid plans
Offline access with the desktop app
Free presentations are public
Steep learning curve
Can cause motion sickness in audiences unfamiliar with it

Best for : Storytelling and conversational-oriented presentations

2. Google Slides

If you’re looking for a quick and easy alternative to PowerPoint, then Google Slides is the one for you.

It has all the basic features you’d find in PowerPoint, with the added bonus of real-time collaboration options. And the best part, you will only need a Google Account to have immediate access to it.

Not only that, PowerPoint presentations are easy to convert to and from Google Slides. This means that you can use the vast array of presentation templates for PowerPoint, which is a huge bonus compared to other presentation software alternatives in this list.

While it offers business plans for higher storage capacity, most users will find the free plan of 15GB is more than enough and offers all the main features for creating presentations.

Real-time collaboration
Cloud-based
Google Workspace complete integration, including Google Meets for virtual presentations

Price : Free!

Completely free with a Google Account
Easy to convert to and from PowerPoint
SOC Certified
Limited animations and transitions compared to PowerPoint, only for traditional presentation slides.

Best for : Team collaboration and traditional presentation slides

3. Apple Keynote

For Mac users, Apple Keynote is this developer’s alternative to PowerPoint. And just like PowerPoint, it allows you to create impactful presentations to bring your ideas to life.

One of its main advantages is its user-friendly interface, which makes it easy and intuitive to use. However, this also means that many features available on other presentation software are not part of Keynote.

Available for all Apple devices
Touch interface available for iPad working
Integrated library of photos, videos, music, and charts
Intuitive and less cluttered workspace, user-friendly interface
Similar customization options as PowerPoint
Not available for non-Mac Users
Limited compatibility when exporting documents to and from PowerPoint

Best for : Mac Users

4. Renderforest

If you’re looking for a PowerPoint alternative to make non-traditional presentations, then you might want to check out Renderforest. This online design platform allows you to create complex videos and slideshows with just a few clicks.

You can use Renderforest to create unique presentations with seamless transitions and animations for a video-like feel.

You can try Renderforest for free but take into account that if you really want to use it as a recurrent tool for your presentations, acquiring a paid plan is a must. This will give you access to the full template catalog and advanced editing tools.

Animation toolkits
Templates and scenes library for easy use
Freemium (up to 500MB)
Lite $9.99/mo. (billed annually)
Pro $15.99/mo (billed annually)
Professional animations with a seamless “video” feel
Easy to use pre-made building blocks
Limited library of resources
Limited customization of templates
Full use requires a paid account

Best for : Video-like, seamless presentations

If you’re looking for a PowerPoint alternative to help you make the most without being a professional designer, check out Visme ! It is a self-appointed all-in-one content creation tool for non-designers.

As such, you can use Visme to create infographics, mockups, social media graphics, and of course, presentations. Visme also allows you to share your content with your team and collaborate with other people.

Graphs, charts, and data widgets
Social Media scheduling integration
Workspace for team collaboration
Font pairs and design toolkits
“Presenter studio” to record yourself
Freemium (up to 100MB)
Personal $12.25/mo. (billed annually)
Enterprise $24.75/mo. (billed annually)
App integrations for Social Media
Easy import and export from PowerPoint
Easy and user-friendly
Most templates are just for premium accounts
Free download in just one format

Best for : Wide range of design tasks

Looking for a unique PowerPoint alternative that gives your presentations that seamless feel? Then Powtoon will help you create eye-catching presentations for your brand!

It’s an excellent option for those looking for animated characters, as you can customize them to fit your audience and brand identity. It also offers a wide library of stock photos, music, and other design elements. Its templates make Powtoon easy to use, even for those with no previous experience.

However, just like other PowerPoint alternatives in this list, if you really want to make the most out of this tool, then a paid plan is a must.

Customizable cartoon characters
Brand identity tool-kits
Convert PowerPoint to video with the Office add-in
ISO Certified Cloud security
Several social media and apps integrations
Freemium (up to 2GB)
Pro starting at $20/mo. (billed annually)
Agency starting at $40/mo. (billed annually)
Dynamic, video-like presentations
Full customization options
Needs a premium account to make the most out of it
Videos made with free plans have Powtoon watermark

Best for : Educational presentations

7. Piktochart

Similarly to Visme, Piktochart is an online design platform for non-designers. You can use it to create all types of graphic content, like cards, brochures, infographics, and of course, presentations.

It offers a wide range of tools to create graphs and charts, making it ideal for reports and data-oriented products. You can also choose to download your presentations in PowerPoint format or present them online directly through the platform.

While some of the advanced brand features are exclusively for paid plans, this PowerPoint alternative’s free plan can be a great pick for those on a budget. Most features are still available for free, and you don’t need to worry about watermarks even without a Pro plan.

Export graphs and charts from Excel and Google Sheets
Cloud-based work
Template library
“Brand Assets” ($) for automatically updating brand guidelines
Team collaboration and project organization in folders
Pro starting at $14/mo. (billed annually)
Smart and customizable charts and maps
Traffic and views tools for all accounts
Download in .ppt format or present online
Color scheme customization only for paid plans

Best for : Infographics and data showcasing

8. Beautiful.ai

Looking for the most efficient way to create presentations? Beautiful.ai is a Powerpoint alternative that uses AI technology to generate professional presentation slides according to your needs automatically.

Its main selling point is to limit the time you spend creating presentations. That’s why it offers a library of smart templates and automatic brand guidelines to make your design experience more efficient.

And, if you’re willing to invest in it, the team plans really offer the most out of Beautiful.ai features.

Brand guidelines for team plans
Wide library of smart templates
DesignerBot
Pro $12/mo. (billed annually)
Team $40/mo. (billed annually)
$45 for single projects
Custom price for enterprise solutions
Great report-oriented templates: charts and data
PowerPoint + Google Slides integration
Lots of customization options
No freemium options
Most features are best for Team Plans and above

Best for : Business reports, low-effort beautiful professional presentations.

On the other hand, are you looking for a powerful design tool? If you’re missing a PowerPoint alternative that focuses on design features, Emaze’s HTML5 editor allows you to customize even the smallest details of your presentations.

Emaze also offers advanced features concerning analytics, so you can track your results and improve conversion rates.

All paid plans include questionnaires, collaboration options, and importing to and from PowerPoint and pdf documents.

Its freemium plan is an excellent option for trying out all the different features it offers, but take into consideration that presentations created with this plan come with a watermark.

E-learning questionaries
Analytics options
Remote presenting options
HTML5 Editor
Pro $13/mo (billed annually) (30 projects)
Executive $40/mo. (billed annually)
Business $125/mo. (billed annually)
Amazing customization options
Powerful design tools
Advanced analytics
Making the most out of it requires a steep learning curve
Branding tools are available just for Executive plans and above

Best for : Business and professional presentations

Vyond, previously known as GoAnimate, is a PowerPoint alternative that will help you create video-like content for your presentations.

Similarly to Powtoon, Vyong allows you to animate cartoon characters to convey your information in a more dynamic way. It offers 3 visual styles, Contemporary, Business Friendly, and Whiteboard, so you can pick which one fits your brand the best. And even better, you can sync the characters’ lips to match your message, making it look seamless and more professional.

Vyond enterprise-level security makes it a perfect fit for companies that are looking for a reliable and secure option to create videos and presentations on the cloud.

Enterprise level security
Unique, dynamic videos
Animated characters in 3 different styles
Essential $25 /mo. (billed annually) (with logo)
Premium $54/mo. (billed annually)
Professional $92/mo. (billed annually)
Enterprise-level security
Character customization and lipsync
Detailed animation options
All projects are watermarked unless Premium or above
Collaboration options are only available for Professional plans and above

Best for : Online training and learning

11. Microsoft Sway

If you think Microsoft's only option for presentation is PowerPoint, then think twice! Microsoft Sway is great for creating interactive presentations and reports, as it works wonders for content that doesn’t have a live presenter guiding it.

This makes it ideal for creating websites, bulletins, infographics, all overall anything where you‘d need to convey information in a visually appealing way.

And, Sway is completely free for anyone with a Microsoft Account!

However, one big drawback is that its workflow is very different from PowerPoint and other presentation software from this list. If you’re used to this kind of workspace, learning to use Microsoft Sway can feel overwhelming.

Interactive elements
Different visualization options than PowerPoint
Microsoft Office integrations
Steep learning curve - different work model than PowerPoint

Best for : Interactive presentations, bulletins, and infographics

12. DigiDeck

For a PowerPoint alternative that is 100% focused on your sales team’s presentations, then DigiDeck has no match.

It offers advanced analytics so you can track how your clients interact with your content and optimize your results. You can get real-time alerts when your presentations are being viewed so your sales team can use it as a lead opportunity. And it offers integrations with Salesforce and other CRM tools.

And, of course, it also enables you to customize your presentation in order to showcase your information in the most visually appealing way possible.

Since DigiDeck is a product aimed at enterprise-level customers, you must request a demo to understand how DigiDeck can help you and your business. They will give you a custom quote as well as help you develop your perfect enterprise solution.

CRM integrations
Data Analytics + real-time alerts for sales reps

Price : Custom quote

SOC2 Certified
Limited number of users
Need to provide your own photos and graphics to make the most out of the templates

Best for : Sales-oriented design products

13. ZohoShow

Looking for a free alternative to PowerPoint? ZohoShow is a completely free online platform for presentation slides!

Just like Google Slides, ZohoShow is a cloud-based presentation software with a very similar workspace to PowerPoint. Its minimalistic layout and user-friendly interface make it perfect for non-designers.

ZohoShow also offers different apps for you to both work and present on your mobile devices. This makes it perfect to work on a tablet or to present on a Smart TV. It also features a wide array of integrations with other apps, like Google Workspace or Slack!

Mobile app for working and presenting
PowerPoint integration
Chrome extension + mobile apps
Real-time collaboration for teams
Limited animations and transitions

Best for : Presentation slides on a budget

For a versatile PowerPoint alternative that can cover different design needs beyond presentations, Canva is worth checking out.

Canva’s design center allows you to create logos, flyers, banners, cards, and much, much more. Its library offers thousands of templates to pick from and to make your design process more efficient.

While you can use it freely, to truly make the most out of its collaboration and design tools, a paid plan is a must. This will allow you complete access to their resources and make teamwork much easier.

Canva also features mobile apps for both Mac and Android, so you have access to your designs whenever you need them.

Real-time collaboration ($)
Wide library of visual resources and templates
Brand kits ($)
Freemium (limited storage)
Pro $12.99/mo. (billed annually)
Teams $14.99/mo. (billed annually) (for the first 5 people)
Wide array of templates
Easy drag-and-drop interface
Desktop apps: online and offline modes
Best features are limited to premium plans

Best for : Versatile design tasks

15. Haiku Deck

If you’re looking for a user-friendly PowerPoint alternative, Haiku Deck might be the one for you. It allows you to create beautiful presentations with its huge library of photos and design elements.

Its interface is also pretty user-friendly, making it a great option to use for those who are not experienced in presentation design. And all their tools are focused on presentations’ best practices from experts, so you can rest assured that your message is being conveyed in the best way possible.

While Haiku Deck doesn’t offer a Freemium plan, you still have the option to try it out to see if it is the presentation software for you. You can register for the Basic plan to create your first free presentation. Just be aware that you’ll need to register after that and that you’ll not be able to download it.

Main features:

Privacy controls
Custom branding
Analytics (only for Premium)
Cloud-based workspace
Pro $9.99/mo. (billed annually)
Premium $29.99/mo. (billed annually)
Big royalty-free photo library
Easy export and import from PowerPoint and Keynote
Simple and user-friendly
No freemium option
Limited customization options

Best for: Creative presentations for non-designers

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Choosing the Most Suitable PowerPoint Alternative for You

When talking about the best possible alternative to PowerPoint, it all comes down to what you’re looking for. While each of the presentation software we’ve presented in this article has its pros and cons, some might work better than others depending on the use you’re planning to give them.

The best free PowerPoint alternative

If you’re looking for a free presentation software that can do pretty much the same thing as PowerPoint, then Google Slides is definitely the best !

Google Slides workspace is pretty similar to PowerPoint, making it easy to work with for those who are already familiar with this type of software. It also has the added bonus that you only need a free Google account to gain access to it and, of course, full integration with other Google Workspace software.

Some PowerPoint features, like complex animations, for example, might not be available for Google Slides. However, other features like real-time collaboration compensate for it.

Another option for a free PowerPoint alternative is ZohoShow . Its mobile apps will allow you to create and edit your slides on the go with pretty much the same design options as PowerPoint.

The best PowerPoint alternative for enterprises

When talking about PowerPoint alternatives for enterprises, you should look for software that truly elevates your presentations and offers the most with their paid plans.

Beautiful.ai is a great option for enterprises looking for presentation software options . Its AI doesn't only help you design outstanding presentation slides, but its smart tools will help you create more presentations in a more efficient way.

If your focus is sales-oriented content, then you can’t go wrong with DigiDeck . Its advanced analytics and integration with CRM tools make it the perfect option for sales presentations.

The best presentation software for team collaboration

If you need a PowerPoint alternative that will allow different people to work together on a single project, you also have several good options.

Google Slides' real-time collaboration can work wonders for teams that need to go back and forth on the same document. Its free plan allows you to add several different collaborators to your workspace, which is also a plus.

Visme’s collaboration workspace is also worth checking out, as its organization and commentator options can be a huge asset for teams that need to work together on a single document.

The best PowerPoint alternative for e-learning and training

When talking about presentations for e-learning and online training, making them dynamic and didactic is key. That’s why some of the best presentation software alternatives for educational purposes are Powtoon and Vyond.

Powtoon offers a wide array of customization options for its animated characters, making it easy to develop your brand voice and identity. And Vyond’s character lipsync feature will help you make your presentations and video feel more seamless.

If you’re looking for an e-learning PowerPoint alternative, you might also want to check out Emaze . It features options to add questionnaires and exams to your presentations!

The best PowerPoint alternative for small businesses

For small businesses looking for PowerPoint alternatives for their presentations, it might be useful to hire software that also offers them a wide array of design options beyond just slides. That’s why Piktochart or Canva can be great presentation design options for small businesses .

Their both offer a template library that can be used for a whole range of design tasks. And their paid plans feature brand options that will help small businesses create a sense of unity between their different visual channels.

Hopefully, this PowerPoint alternative list will have offered you a good option for your presentation design!

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The Best Presentation Software of 2023 – Free and Paid Alternatives

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Although this list, just like our competitors, is made to pique your interest in SlideDog , we won’t list 50+ PowerPoint “alternatives,” bashing Office PowerPoint and claiming it’s dead with no other reason than it being a mature, stable, and the de-facto slide creation tool for grown-ups.

And we will not list every “presentation-related” software we can find . That means no listing of animation software like “PowToon,” sales & marketing software like “CustomShow,” and publishing platforms like “SlideShare (LinkedIn).”

Instead, we’ll show you an opinionated and prioritized list that’s comprehensive (but not bloated) and focused 100% on slide creation software that we consider real alternatives to PowerPoint.

Plus, we are going to keep this list up to date.

The Best Presentation Software in 2023, Compared


It integrates with O365 as much as PPT.	O365 users.	Included in the O365 plans.
A powerful presentation software within the Google Workspace ecosystem.	Google users, business, education, etc.	Free, and pro versions included in the Workspace plans.
Integrated within the Mac ecosystem. Sleek presentations.	Apple users, business, education, personal, etc.	Free for iWork and iOS users.
The open-source version of PPT.	Business, education, personal, etc. (but it can get clunky).	Free.
Support for developers (custom code blocks).	Power presenters.	From $5/mo.
Part of the Zoho CRM ecosystem.	Zoho CRM users, business, education, etc.	Free.
Zoomable canvas for more interactive presentations.	Business, education, power presenters, etc.	From $5/mo.
Interactive presentations with a simple editor.	Business, education, and more.	From $12.25/month.
THE presentation software for graphic designers (or aesthetically-conscious users) with layering, cropping, and Figma-style editing.	Graphic design, highly-on-brand teams, and more.	From $14.99/month.
AI-powered presentation creation (input the content, get a presentation).	Startup founders (especially with Slidebean’s startup kit).	Free, but to export you’ll need the AllAccess annual plan ($228).
The go-to tool for your DIY graphic design. A huge assets gallery, live chat, shortcuts for special effects.	SMBs, fast startup teams, aesthetically-conscious presenters.	Free version, paid starting from $12.99/mo/user.
AI everywhere! Plus, it looks sleek as heck!	Modern teams, sales presentations, creatives.	From $12/month for individuals and from $40/mo/user for teams.
Interactive presentations.	Education.	Free plan.
Minimalist presentations (not always in a good way).	Personal presentations, lo-fi presenters who only need the presentation as a background and not as the main event.	From $9.99/month.
Great presentations, and a handy native digital signage mode. Interactive features such as navigation buttons, links, and interactive hotspots.	Digital signage, business.	From $10/month.
A sleek editor more similar to Keynote than PPT. Great option for startup teams who need to collaborate in real time.	Startup teams, founders.	Freemium. Paid plans start from €8/month.

A Note on SlideDog

SlideDog is not a real PowerPoint alternative, but it is a great supplement.

SlideDog presents your files seamlessly and professionally to the audience at meetings, events, sales presentations, conferences, lectures, and more. It’s a Windows app that lets you switch between various presentation media such as PowerPoint, PDF, Prezi, video, and web pages.

It’s perfect for people who use multiple forms of media in their presentations and a great tool at events where you have multiple presenters.

To learn more about SlideDog and its other features, such as Live Sharing, Audience Interaction, and the SlideDog Remote App, check out the features and download the free version .

PowerPoint Alternative #1: Microsoft Sway Presentations

If you want to stay within the Microsoft ecosystem, you’ll want to check out Microsoft Sway . Although it’s technically designed for presentations, you can use it for newsletters and other media storytelling.

Microsoft Sway Core Features

Integration with the O365 suite, as well as OneDrive, YouTube, and Twitter, for easy content embedding.
Templates, interactive and dynamic presentation elements, such as navigation buttons and embedded web content.
Collaboration features.
Cross-platform accessibility, supporting desktop, web, and mobile (iOS and Android) versions.
Analytics and tracking.
Automatic layout and design suggestions.

Microsoft Sway OS

Desktop and web.

Microsoft Sway Pricing

Microsoft Sway is available if you already have a Microsoft 365 subscription (starting from $6.99/month). You can also use it for free with limited features.

Is Microsoft Sway a Replacement for PowerPoint?

Not really. Sway lacks presentation control features like remote control or presenter view. Still, it’s a good tool for mini-presentations and interactive documents.

Microsoft doesn’t seem to be investing a lot into it (it even dropped out of the iOS store), so don’t lean on it as your main presentation tool.

PowerPoint Alternative #2: Google Slides – The Best Workhorse Presentation Software [Free]

Google Slides is the new PowerPoint, or so they say. In any case, it’s a handy, widely-used presentation tool, so if you want to use it company-wide, you won’t struggle with user adoption. Plus, it’s very beginner-friendly and integrates with the rest of your Google ecosystem.

Google Slides Features

Converts PowerPoint Files to Google Slides and vice versa.
Smart Compose AI feature for creating presentations faster.
Real-time collaboration (including chatting, comments, and reviews).
Templates, videos, gifs, images, graphic assets. Plus, add-ons to include audio and more.
Beaming to a secondary screen using Chromecast and AirPlay.
Presenter View with notes and upcoming slides enabled by a secondary browser window.
Built-in audience interaction , allowing Q&A that will show up in Presenter View.
Remote control via an iOS or Android device.
Google Meet remote presentation.

Google Slides OS

Web-based app, mobile app.

Google Slides Pricing

Free. Paid Workspace plans at $12/user/month for meeting recordings, group policies, and online support.

PowerPoint Alternative #3: Apple’s Keynote Is One of the Sleekest Presentation Software [Free]

Keynote is mainly used by people committed to the Apple ecosystem. Although you can export your Keynote slides to PowerPoint , it won’t guarantee that everything will be presented the same way. Still, you can also use Keynote on a PC, provided that you use iWork, and it’s definitely one of the sleekest presentation tools.

Apple Keynote Presentation Features

Open, edit, and save PowerPoint files. Existing Keynote presentations can be exported to PowerPoint. (Beware of glitches caused by the file type conversion.)
Built-in live collaboration.
Control the presentation from an iOS device using Keynote Remote.
Presenter view with notes and a preview of the next slide.
Present remotely to an audience with Keynote Live using an Internet-connected Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
Templates, effects, animations, graphic assets + Apple Pencil additions.
Live video feeds and YouTube and Vimeo videos.

Desktop + Mobile (iOS & Android) + Web (requires iCloud account).

Keynote Pricing

Keynote is free.

#4 LibreOffice Impress: The Simple Open-Source Presentation Software [Free]

LibreOffice is a community-driven, free, and open-source office suite. It comes with Impress, a desktop software for creating and editing slide presentations, similar to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote. In general, it can get clunky like most open-source tools, but it’s still a good option for simple presentation software.

LibreOffice Features

Open, edit, and save PowerPoint files. Beware: not all of PowerPoint’s features are implemented in LibreOffice, so fonts, images, and drawings may appear scrambled or not at all.
A server version with Live Collaboration features.
Remote control with tablets and phones with Impress Remote for iOS and Android devices.
Animations, templates, effects, 3D models.
Presenter view.

LibreOffice OS

LibreOffice works on Windows, iOS, Linux, as well as Android.

LibreOffice Pricing

LibreOffice is 100% free.

#5 Slides: The Best Overall Presentation Software [Paid]

Slides sets itself apart with a minimalist approach, as opposed to the complex PowerPoint interface. And with the rise of AI, it also incorporates OpenAI’s features to help you create presentation content faster.

However, a unique feature of Slides is that the slide decks are pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, so they can be self-hosted and customized down to the last line of JavaScript.

Slides Features

Import PDFs and PowerPoints, turning them into a Slides presentation, but won’t translate all fonts and media correctly.
Live streaming.
Remote control.
Presenter view.
Click, tap, and hover interactivity.
Use code blocks and Developer Mode for custom features.
AI for slide generation, content, etc.
Templates, (auto)animations, media library, integration with Unsplash and GIPHY, and video support.
Collaboration and team features.

Slides works as a web-based app.

Slides Pricing

Slides pricing starts from $5/mo.

#6 Our Take on ZohoShow’s Presentation Software [Free]

If you’re already in the Zoho ecosystem, it might be worth considering ZohoShow . Some of the happiest users of ZohoShow I know are sales professionals looking for tools to create more engaging proposals and pitches.

ZohoShow Features

Import and export PowerPoint files.
Real-time collaboration and co-editing.
Remote control via phone or smartwatch using Zoho Show’s mobile app.
Templates, themes, and design elements.
Analytics and insights.
Interactive elements, including charts, tables, and multimedia content.
Apple TV and Android TV apps let you beam your presentations to a conference room.

ZohoShow OS

Web app, Android, iOS.

ZohoShow Pricing

ZohoShow is free.

The Best Presentation Software #7: Prezi [Paid]

Prezi is one of the more, if not the most, innovative alternatives to PowerPoint, loved by presenters who prefer delivering information organically (and not with a scripted path). Rather than traditional slide-based presentations, this presentation software offers a zoomable canvas where users can create visually engaging and interactive presentations.

Prezi Features

Import PowerPoints, turning them into a Prezi presentation. You mostly get the correctly formatted content of the slides, but you have to turn it into a proper zoomable mind-map Prezi on your own.
Dynamic zooming and panning functionality for a more engaging and cinematic presentation experience.
Real-time collaboration.
Integration with multimedia content, including videos, images, and audio.
Templates, design elements, infographics, and more.
Present over video.
Analytics.

Desktop, web, and mobile (Android and iOS).

Prezi Pricing

Prezi starts from $5/month.

#8 Visme [Freemium]

Visme is a versatile presentation software you can use for (obviously) presentations, as well as documents, infographics, data visualizations, designs, and videos. It’s used by companies, schools, and more!

Visme Features

Import PowerPoint files and export presentations to PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, and more.
Drag-and-drop interface with a library of customizable templates, charts, icons, images, and multimedia assets.
Collaboration and co-editing features.
Animations, transitions, and interactive elements
Integration with third-party platforms, including Google Drive, Dropbox, and YouTube.
Pre-designed slide layouts and smart templates.

Visme Presentation Software OS

Desktop, web, and mobile.

Visme Pricing

Visme offers a free option, and the paid plans start from $12.25/month.

#9 Ludus Presentation Software: The Best Option for Figma Fans [Paid]

The founders describe Ludus as: “It’s like Sketch and Keynote had a baby in the cloud,” and I will admit that it looks sleek. (But maybe it’s just the dark mode!) If you’re looking for the best presentation software for designers , Ludus offers features like layer blending and more!

Ludus Presentation Features

Figma-style editing, complete with layers, colorization, cropping, and more.
Add code to your slides.
Boost your efficiency with keyboard shortcuts.
Real-time collaboration (with a chat).
Interactive and animated elements, reusable Smart Blocks, gifs, videos, and more.
Presenter view (called the Speaker View).

Ludus works as a web-based and desktop app.

Ludus Pricing

Ludus starts from $14.99/month/user.

#10 SlideBean [Freemium]

SlideBean is a presentation software that aims to simplify the presentation creation process by providing users with automated design tools and smart templates. These days, it specializes in helping founders build pitch decks , but it’s spreading like wildfire among startup teams, too.

The big caveat is that you can’t export the free presentations. If you want to do that, you’ll need to upgrade to their All-Access $228/year package (with an investor CRM and other startup goodies).

SlideBean Features

AI-powered presentation creation, where users input content, and SlideBean generates a design.
Real-time collaboration features.
Smart slide templates and design recommendations.
Remote control via phone.

SlideBean OS

Slidebean pricing.

Free, but you’ll need the All-Access $228/year package to export presentations.

#11 Is Canva a Good Presentation Tool? [Freemium]

Ahh, Canva ! It’s been helping SMBs create decent graphics for years. While not exclusively a presentation software, Canva offers a wide range of design templates and customization options suitable for various purposes, including presentations. I can’t count all the times I’ve seen startup founders run their pitch deck presentations on the web app.

So, is Canva one of the best presentation software options in 2023? Let’s check out the features!

Canva Presentation Features

Extensive library of presentation templates, graphics, and design elements.
Drag & drop interface.
AI tools for composing content, syncing music, etc.
Save presentations as PPTX, PDF, JPEG, and more.
Live chat during the presentation with Canva Live .
Magic shortcuts for special animations (think: the letter C for confetti rain).
Many, many more features with the Canva suite (logo design, social media graphics, flyers, proposals, etc.).

Web-based, Android app, and iOS app.

Canva Pricing

Canva offers a free plan, with paid plans starting from $12.99/mo/user.

#12 Beautiful.AI [Paid]

Is it beautiful? Is it AI? Definitely! When we’re discussing the best presentation software in 2023, we can’t omit the fact that AI is making the rounds (as you’ve noticed with all the Smart features in the previous contenders on the list).

And with Beautiful.AI , you get end-to-end enhancement, from smart templates to formatting and content!

Beautiful.AI Presentation Software Features

AI presentation features galore: Smart templates, auto-adapting slides (smart formatting), automatic animations, and more.
Photo, video, and icon gallery. Plus, charts, graphs, and other data visualization options.
Export presentations to PowerPoint and edit them in PowerPoint on the Beautiful.AI Pro plan.

Beautiful.AI OS

Web-based and desktop.

Beautiful.AI Pricing

Beautiful.AI starts from $12/month for individuals and from $40/mo/user for teams.

#13 Genially: The Interactive Presentation Software Option [Freemium]

Genially is a presentation software that focuses on creating interactive and immersive presentations, infographics, and other visual content. The interface is pretty similar to PowerPoint, but it’s smoother and offers a simpler experience.

Personally, looking at it, I think it fits educational presentations well , while you might feel underwhelmed when using Genially for business presentations.

Genially Features

Import your PowerPoint slides and share or download your presentations as .MP4s, PDFs, HTML, and other formats.
Template and graphic assets gallery.
Interactive elements such as quizzes, polls, and hotspots.
Animation and transition effects.
Multimedia content support (including websites, videos, and audio).

Genially OS

Genially pricing .

Genially is hiding its pricing behind the sign-up page (an immediate no-no from me), but it offers a free plan.

#14 Haiku Deck [Paid]

Rooted in the idea that you need to get rid of clutter and step into the flow zone to create beautiful presentations, Haiku Deck ’s understated presentation software might be a good choice for the PowerPoint convert.

HaikuDeck Features

Templates, fonts, image filters, and stock image gallery.
Simple (and a bit underwhelming) editor.
Embed videos from YouTube into your presentation.

HaikuDeck OS

Web-based, Windows, iOS app.

HaikuDeck Pricing

HaikuDeck starts from $9.99/month.

#15 FlowVella Presentations Review [Paid]

In addition to presentations, FlowVella also specializes in digital signage , with plenty of its customers using it to power their iPad kiosk apps.

You’ll also see quite a few real estate agents using it for listing presentations. And while the design looks more similar to PowerPoint than most of us would like, there’s no doubt it’s a handy presentation software option!

FlowVella Features

Interactive features such as navigation buttons, links, and interactive hotspots.
Integration with multimedia content, including images, videos, PDFs, and audio files.
Presentation templates and image gallery.
Kiosk mode.

FlowVella OS

Native mobile app for iOS, desktop, and web.

FlowVella Pricing

FlowVella starts from $10/month.

#16 Pitch.com Presentation Software [Freemium]

Finally, the last contender on our list of the best presentation software is Pitch – a tool primarily built for startup teams. The visuals are pretty sleek, too, and it has all the features you’d need to collaborate with your team.

Pitch Presentation Software Features

Collaborative editing and real-time teamwork features.
Brand kit features for consistency.
Template gallery & reusable templates and components.
PDF and PPTX exports.

Desktop and mobile apps, web-based.

Pitch Pricing

Pitch has a freemium plan, and the paid options start from €8/member/month.

Summary & Final Thoughts

The struggle to find a PowerPoint alternative and the best presentation software is neverending. However, remember that you have to find the tool that works best for your use case, team, and budget.

When it comes to our favorites, we built SlideDog to meet our multimedia demands (even if it’s not strictly a presentation tool). However, we love Google Slides for its level of integration with the Google ecosystem, and Pitch.com is a fantastic option for startups.

On the other side of the equation, if you’re doubling down on AI, you might just find a good fit with Beautiful.AI.

But no matter what, remember that your ideal tool is here to enable your ideas . Put them front and center, and your presentation will be amazing!

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The 10 Best Presentation Software for 2023: Complete Guide

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There are literally hundreds of presentation software tools in the market today and keeping track is getting increasingly hard. Most of them have been optimized for a specific purpose or type of user from a wide range of possibilities, and it's very likely that THE ideal tool for you is actually one that you've never heard of.

We've created this best presentation software list to shed some light and to give you a comprehensive presentation software list to ensure you make the right call in the platform you select. This article is the result of several weeks of research and review of 50+ presentation tools currently available on the web.

What is a presentation software?

A presentation software is defined as an application built to display information in the form of a slide show. Any presentation tool must have three fundamental functions:

‍ A text editor: to input the contents of the presentation.
‍ An import function: to insert and manipulate images and other content.
‍A slide-show or presenter mode: that displays the content in a nice, formatted way, sometimes synced in real time with the presenter across devices.

Slide shows often consist of a combination of text, video, images and charts. Their primary function is displaying clear, readable and summarized data to an audience.

Most presentations are shared and presented on a larger screen or through a digital projector. In rare occasions, slide presentations are printed out as a replacement for text documents, but this is a really inefficient way to review data, that Garr Reynolds calls ‘ PresDocs ’ (Garr Reynolds is the author of Presentation Zen, one of the most important go-to reference for successful presentations).

Related Read: What Makes Up the Best Presentation Templates?

What makes a good presentation tool?

The functions and results of presentation programs have evolved significantly in the past decades, since the original launch of ‘Presenter’ (the PowerPoint predecessor) in 1984. In 1987 PowerPoint 1.0 was released for the Macintosh and it started a revolution in the way we prepare and consume content in meetings.

For the purposes of this article we are going to classify all presentation tools using 3 variables that we consider extremely important:

Ease of use: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This rating looks at the learning curve, or time required to learn to use the platform. An easy to use interface is fundamentally important to ensure that users feel confortable working with the platform and doesn’t require complex training to take advantage of its features. This also accounts for the average time it takes to build a presentation.

Customization: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The ability to customize a presentation to the smallest details. This varies depending on the number of advanced features in the platform, like the ability to set different transitions to each slide, the ability to add customized elements or to design/code the final outcome of the slides to the last font size and color code.

Final result: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This indicator looks at the outcome of a finished presentation, assuming the user is an average person with basic design skills and intermediate knowledge on the tool itself.

Best PowerPoint Alternatives (Death by Power Point)

As we mentioned before, PowerPoint is the most used presentation builder in the market today. It is distributed by Microsoft as part of their Office Suite, which is estimated to have over 500 million users worldwide. Microsoft has also revealed that approximately 35 Million presentations are delivered every single day, that’s a staggering 400 presentations per second.

Cartoon man death because powerpoint not bing in the list of best presentation software tools

But still, PowerPoint’s popularity has decreased significantly in the past few years. Their boring presentation templates, the large learning curve and complexity as well as the terrible slides many users end up making have started the Death to PowerPoint movement.

What presentation software is better than PowerPoint?

For this section, we summarize the top PowerPoint alternatives and examples, that is, presentation tools that work in a fairly similar manner and that provide similar (but significantly better) results. If you are an avid PowerPoint user, then migrating to these platforms should be rather easy for you.

Best 10 presentation software alternative list for 2023

(Updated December 2022)

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1- SLIDEBEAN PRESENTATION SOFTWARE

Ease of use: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Fantastic!

Customization: ★ ★ ★ ★ - Very Good

Final result: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Fantastic!

SLIDEBEAN RESENTATION SOFTWARE is first in the list of best presentation software tools

Slidebean is an online presentation tool that uses artificial intelligence to design beautiful slides. Simply add content blocks to your presentation without worrying about formatting. Slidebean’s AI finds the best possible design for every element on your slide. This level of automation allows you to create a professional looking presentation in a fraction of the time it normally takes on PowerPoint.

When comparing it to PowerPoint, Slidebean’s interface is much easier to learn and work with, and it lets you create fantastic looking presentations really fast. The platform is web based and allows you to export to both PowerPoint and PDF format. It also lets you track viewer interactions and activity from people you share your slides with!

Slidebean also has a unique advantage which is a rich gallery of presentation outline templates. These are pre-filled decks that work for numerous purposes, like business proposals, classroom decks, thesis presentations and even startup pitch decks : all you need to do is import them and fill in your content.

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2- apple keynote.

Ease of use: ★ ★ ★ - OK

Customization: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Fantastic!

Final result: ★ ★ ★ ★ - Very Good

APPLE KEYNOTE is second in the list of best presentation software tools

Keynote is what PowerPoint should have been all along. Apple's version of the popular presentation tool has improved significantly in the last few years, and has recently included a cloud version that works on any browser on any computer (as long as you have at least one Apple device).

Keynote is basically an improved PowerPoint, it offers the same approach to creating slides, but offers nice and clean customizable templates, a simple interface and great details like smart guides.

The biggest issue with Keynote is the long learning process that it requires. Similar to Microsoft's tool, you'll need to sit down for a few hours to learn to use the platform, and another larger set of hours to make a professional presentation.

More info about Apple Keynote is available here

Final result: ★ ★ ★ - OK

Visme is a web based platform for building presentations. Their familiar interface is similar to PowerPoint, but they have successfully simplified a complex UI to a nicer and more understandable navigation. Still, you'll need to spend a few hours to get a good grasp of where all the customization options can be found.

VISME is third in the list of best presentation software tools

The platform offers an interesting (but certainly limited) gallery of images, but they succeed at delivering beautiful infographic elements (which they call ‘Charts and Graphs’) that you can use to add some color and make your slides much more dynamic.

You can read more about them here . ‍

4- GOOGLE SLIDES

Customization: ★ ★ - Passable

GOOGLE SLIDES is fourth in the list of best presentation software tools

Google's version of PowerPoint is hosted as part of the Google Apps suite, that you can access from Google Drive or from Google Apps for Work. Sadly, their presentation builder feels like a limited version of PowerPoint, with less features, limited fonts and very little customization options.

Still, Google's platform is available for free, has a lot of integrations and probably one of the best online collaboration systems out there. Checking it out is easy, just visit your Google Drive.

You can find a more detailed review here .

5- FLOWVELLA

Ease of use: ★ ★ - Passable

Customization: ★ ★ ★ - OK

FLOWVELLA is fifth in the listo of best presentation software tools

Flowvella is available on the Mac App Store as a desktop application. It provides a simple interface (certainly cleaner than Microsoft PowerPoint and somewhat similar to Apple Keynote) and some very nice design templates, which set good grounds so you can start building a nice looking set of slides on top of them. This is by far their biggest strength! If you want to start from scratch, however, you might feel a little lost creating something that looks good.

We found, however, that the oversimplified interface makes some basic options hard to find, like changing the color of a shape. Also, while running as a desktop app it still requires an Internet connection to download some elements, which can lead to a slower performance than a 100% desktop tool.

Update: We also read recently that they launched a tvOS app for the new AppleTV, making them, as far as we know, the first presentation tool to leverage the new platform.

You can find more details here .

Customization: ★ ★ ★ -

Pitch is sixth in the list of best presentation software tools

Pitch offers an innovative solution for fast-paced teams looking to quickly create effective, stylish presentations. With a combination of productivity features and design elements, Pitch makes it easy to get professional results—quickly

You can find more information about them here .

Final result: ★ ★ ★ ★ - Very Good!

CANVA is seventh on the list of best presentation software tools

The premise of Canva is an ‘amazingly easy graphic design software'. It lets you create anything from print design to banners and presentations. They provide an easy to use interface with a huge selection of pre-built designs that you can modify to your liking.

These pre-built elements let you quickly draft a nice presentation even if you have no design skills, but it does require you to drag and drop and arrange the content of your slide, which can become time consuming.

Canva has been gaining significant popularity in the last few years, especially after they hired Guy Kawasaki as a Chief Evangelist. Their platform is beautiful, you can find more about them here .

8- HAIKU DECK

Ease of use: ★ ★ ★ ★ - Very Good

HAIKU DECK is eighth in the list of best presentation software tools

Haiku Deck launched as an iPad app in 2011. They made a big bet towards mobile productivity and came up with a solid iPad application that allowed you to create slides in less time than the then-only alternative of Keynote for iOS.

Haiku Deck has a nice set of custom templates that you can use as a guideline for your slides, and their content input system is clear and easy to learn.

Still, we believe their approach that focused on mobile devices could only take them so far and they've since been working on a web version of their platform that works for any computer. As we mentioned, the personal computer continues to be a much more efficient productivity platform.

Slides is ninth on the list of best presentation software tools

'Slides' is a nice website that lets you create and share presentations online. Formerly slides(dot)io and slid(dot)es, they finally settled for slides(dot)com. This startup was founded by Hakim El Hattab and Owen Bossola in Stockholm, Sweden, and it makes use of the reveal.js framework that we mentioned above.

Slides has a nice web interface that encourages you to create a nice and clean presentations, however, it still depends on the user’s ability to manipulate the elements and arrange them in a nice style. Still, their pre-defined formats and their grid system help guide you to a better result.

The platform also allows for custom HTML and CSS coding, which lets experienced users with coding skills, customize their templates even further.

Some more info about them here .

Ease of use: ★ - Bad

PREZI is tenth on the list of best presentation software tools

Prezi has been around for years and they have had a huge head start compared to any other online presentation tool out there. Their unique zoom styling makes it immediately obvious to the audience that they are looking at a Prezi deck.

Prezi has the advantage of allowing you to create really stunning interactive presentations if you know how to leverage their zoomable, infinite canvas. However, this can become a double edge sword if users overuse the feature and come up with a presentation that is literally capable of making people dizzy.

Still, Prezi's biggest weakness is on its ease of use. There's a long learning curve towards dominating their interface and even if you do, you need to be a designer to make a great presentation on the platform.

This is a huge company that is not going away anytime soon. With 50+ million users, they have proven the world wants and needs a PowerPoint alternative, and we have huge respect for them for doing so.

More information about them here .

Which one to pick?

In the world of presentation software, there's a big bunch to pick from. It's kind of like a crowded market with lots of options. And guess what? The best one for you might not even be on your radar.

Our list is here to help you out. We've put together this bunch of presentation software choices after digging into over 50 of them on the internet. We're here to give you the scoop on what's out there, so you can pick the one that suits you best.

Now, remember, presentation software is like your helper to make cool slideshows. These slideshows could be for showing stuff to people, like at school or work. These helpers, or software, should be good at a few things: putting words and pictures on slides, making things look nice, and showing your stuff in a cool way on a screen.

The options we've found have different things they're good at. Some use fancy computer thinking (AI) to make your slides look great without you doing much. Others let you customize your slides a lot, which is nice if you want them to look exactly like you want. And finally, how your slides look when you're done is super important too.

Picking the right presentation tool is a bit like picking the best tool for a job. You wouldn't use a hammer to write a story, right? So, whether you want something easy, something that lets you be creative, or something that gives you good results, our list has got you covered. Your choice will help you make cool presentations that people will remember. Our recommendation is to give Slidebean a try, but is up to you to consider the options. So, pick smart and happy presenting.

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Presentation software has evolved since the early days of PowerPoint dominance. There are dozens of online presentation apps and tools, and each promises to be the ultimate key to creating engaging, interactive presentations.

But here’s the catch.

Not every presentation software is the same. Some dazzle with stunning proof of concept templates , unlimited presentations, and seamless integration with tools like Google Slides and Apple Keynote, while others offer the ability to embed video, audio, and even interactive content to keep your audience hooked.

Yet, amid this vast sea of options, finding the best presentation software for your unique needs can be a formidable challenge.

This article dives into the world of presentation tools, sifting through the good, the great, and the game-changing.

Let’s get started.

What Should You Look for in Presentation Tools?

5. genially, 6. microsoft powerpoint, 7. slidecamp, 8. videoscribe, 9. haiku deck, 10. zoho show.

Here are the top features you must look for in your presentation software solutions:

Multimedia integration: Look for the ability to embed video, audio, and other interactive content to keep the audience engaged
Variety of templates: A wide range of professionally designed templates can help in creating visually appealing presentations
Customization options: The best presentation software should allow you to customize slide layouts and presentation design elements to suit your needs
Cloud-based access: Look for cloud-based presentation software solutions for easy access and collaboration

The 10 Best Presentation Tools to Use in 2024

ClickUp stands out as a versatile tool for crafting engaging and creative presentations. Using ClickUp’s Presentation Templates , users can effortlessly build compelling narratives for any audience. In addition, ClickUp’s Whiteboard is a unique collaborative workspace, allowing users to incorporate images, drawings, flowcharts, and other visual elements into their presentations, fostering creativity and visual impact.

ClickUp AI acts as your AI-powered writing assistant . It can generate clear and engaging copy and save you time on formatting. It can also act as your brainstorming partner, helping you develop engaging and clutter-breaking content for your presentation.

ClickUp best features

Create presentations quickly and efficiently with ClickUp’s customizable templates tailored for different presentation styles and purposes
Use Whiteboards as a dynamic canvas for brainstorming sessions and visual planning
Generate rich content by leveraging ClickUp AI for brainstorming, writing, and editing

Generate visually and contextually rich presentation outlines with ClickUp’s advanced AI Presentation Outline Generator
Work together seamlessly with your teammates on presentations, share ideas, and provide instant feedback, all within the same platform
Work smoothly with all your other tools without having to switch between apps, due to ClickUp’s smooth integration with other tools and platforms

ClickUp limitations

Some users find the interface initially overwhelming due to the numerous features

ClickUp pricing

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Unlimited : $7/month per user
Business : $12/month per user
Enterprise : Contact for pricing
ClickUp Brain: Available on all paid plans for $5/Workspace member/month

ClickUp ratings and reviews

G2 : 4.7/5 (2,000+ reviews)
Capterra : 4.7/5 (2,000+ reviews)

Prezi revolutionizes the world of presentation software by offering a uniquely engaging experience. Because of its non-linear presentation style, Prezi enables creators to move beyond the confines of traditional slide-by-slide formats, like PowerPoint, to make it interactive and captivating to the audiences.

Prezi best features

Move away from linear to a more fluid presentation path with Prezi’s open canvas
Create highly visual and engaging presentations, keeping the audience’s attention with zooming transitions and a spatial journey through content
Choose from over 100 professionally designed templates to start creating captivating presentations easily
Enrich your presentations with access to a million+ assets such as images, GIFs, and videos

Prezi limitations

Relies heavily on a stable internet connection, which might be a limitation in areas with poor connectivity
Some users report that it can be demanding on computer resources, especially for complex presentations

Prezi pricing

Plus: $12/month
Premium : $16/month
Teams: $20/month per user (billed annually)

Prezi ratings and reviews

G2: 4.2/5 (5100+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.6/5 (2100+ reviews)

Powtoon is an innovative platform that uses the power of animation and visual storytelling to create impactful presentations. Widely used in various sectors like marketing, training, internal communications, and education, Powtoon stands out for its ability to simplify complex messages into captivating visual narratives.

Powtoon best features

Choose from a vast array of animated characters and scenarios to make memorable animated presentations
Create powerful visual content with ease with its user-friendly presentation design
Pick from a diverse template library for quick and effective presentation creation
Customize animations, integrate audio and video, and add personal touches to presentations

Powtoon limitations

The free plan has limitations in terms of features and access to assets

Powtoon pricing

Lite plan : $50 per month
Professional plan: $190 per month
Business plan : $1500 (billed annually)

Powtoon ratings and reviews

G2: 4.4 out of 5 (230+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.5 out of 5 (390+ reviews)

Pitch is one of the best presentation software in 2024. It redefines presentation-making by blending efficiency, creativity, and collaboration. It’s not just a great tool for creating slides; it’s a platform that empowers teams to produce stunning presentations that deliver results. Because of its AI-driven approach and dynamic features, Pitch is fast becoming the go-to solution for businesses and individuals.

Pitch best features

Start with an AI draft to quickly generate a presentation, thus saving time and sparking creativity
Get access to a rich library with 100 expert-made templates
Easily adapt slides to your brand with custom fonts and colors, enhancing the professional look of your presentations
Enjoy quick text and image additions, elegant animations, and real-time collaboration for seamless editing

Pitch limitations

Being a cloud-based tool, a stable internet connection is necessary for uninterrupted use

Pitch pricing

Pro: $20 per month
Business: $80 per month

Pitch ratings and reviews

G2: 4.4 out of 5 (40+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.8/5 (30+ reviews)

Genially is an innovative platform for creating interactive, media-rich presentations and content. It’s designed for anyone looking to engage their audience with clickable, dynamic experiences without needing any coding skills. Genially is particularly noted for its gamification features and wide range of interactive elements, making it a favorite among educators, marketers, and businesses.

Genially best features

Transform static content into interactive experiences, enhancing audience engagement
Employ gamification features to boost learning outcomes and audience interest significantly
Embed audio, video, and interactive data visualizations, providing a rich media experience
Design presentations easily with an intuitive and user-friendly drag-and-drop editor
Easily add interactive elements such as hotspots, pop-up windows, and hover-over labels, enhancing the interactivity of presentations

Genially limitations

Highly interactive or media-rich presentations might be resource-intensive

Genially pricing

Pro : $7.49/month billed annually
Master: $20.82/member/month billed annually
Team: $70.79 for 5 Master members/month billed annually

Genially ratings and reviews

G2: 4.6/5 (50+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.5/5 (80+ reviews)

PowerPoint remains a cornerstone in the world of presentation software, continually evolving to meet modern demands. With its 2023 updates, PowerPoint has become a tool with advanced AI capabilities , enhancing how presentations are created and delivered. Known for its reliability and comprehensive feature set, PowerPoint is a go-to choice for professionals and educators.

PowerPoint best features

Use Copilot to transform Word documents into presentations and generate new slides from prompts or outlines, elevating storytelling
Insert 3D objects and animations directly into presentations for a more dynamic visual experience
Use voice, touch, and ink for natural interaction with your presentations, including converting handwritten notes to text
Get AI-powered coaching for speech practice, offering feedback on pacing, word choice, and more

PowerPoint limitations

Can be resource-intensive, especially when using advanced features like 3D objects
More expensive than other tools

PowerPoint pricing

Microsoft 365 personal: $6.99/month, includes PowerPoint and other Office apps with premium features
Microsoft 365 family: $9.99/month, same as Personal, but for up to six people and more cloud storage
The Free version is available with basic functionalities, ideal for casual users
PowerPoint only (1 year licence) : $159.99

PowerPoint ratings and reviews

G2 : 4.6 out of 5 (4,100+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.7 out of 5 (20,500+ reviews)

SlideCamp is an innovative solution for sales and marketing teams to manage and create PowerPoint presentations. Offering a centralized platform for storing, sharing, and repurposing presentation slides, it ensures teams can access the most up-to-date and effective content.

SlideCamp best features

Store all sales and marketing materials in one centralized library, making managing and updating presentations easier
Facilitate a level playing field for reps by securely sharing presentations and other collateral with the team and ensuring easy access to the latest versions of slides
Save time by easily finding and reusing content from old decks rather than starting from scratch
Get insights into presentation performance with reporting and analytics

SlideCamp limitations

Primarily designed for PowerPoint users, and may therefore not cater to those using other presentation software
While it offers repurposing of existing slides, customization options may be limited compared to creating slides from scratch

SlideCamp pricing

Team Plan : $99 per month
Unlimited Plan : $499 per year

SlideCamp ratings and reviews

G2 : Not enough reviews
Capterra: Unavailable

VideoScribe offers a unique approach to presentation-making through animated video creation. It’s a user-friendly animation tool perfect for marketers, educators, and small businesses looking to enhance their communications with captivating animated videos. With an intuitive interface and powerful features, VideoScribe makes it easy for users of all skill levels to create attractive presentations.

VideoScribe best features

Create impressive animated videos without prior presentation design skills with its user-friendly tools
Use various animation styles and ‘drawing hands’ to give a unique feel to each video
Add audio tracks and record voiceovers to complement the visual content
Share and export videos in multiple formats to suit various platforms and needs

VideoScribe limitations

Requires a stable internet connection for accessing cloud-based resources and templates

VideoScribe pricing

Monthly plan : $25.96/month
Annual plan: $10.62/month (billed annually)
Team plans: Customizable options available for teams, with discounts on multiple subscriptions

VideoScribe ratings and reviews

G2: 4.1/5 (60+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.2/5 (50+ reviews)

Haiku Deck sets itself apart by focusing on simplicity, clarity, and professional design. It’s the perfect tool for anyone looking to create beautiful presentations easily, whether on the web, iPad, or iPhone. Haiku Deck’s user-friendly interface and vast array of templates make it a popular choice among teachers, marketers, and business professionals.

Haiku Deck best features

Enjoy a simple, clutter-free interface that can enhance the creative flow
Employ professional design elements like stylish fonts, layouts, and image filters
Access thousands of templates for quick and easy creation of visually appealing presentations
Access over 40 million free Creative Commons images
Easily share and access any connected device

Haiku Deck limitations

May not offer as many options for embedding video or interactive content as other tools

Haiku Deck pricing

Pro: $19.99/month
Premium: $29.99/month (billed annually)

Haiku Deck ratings and reviews

G2: 4.5/5 (30+ reviews)
Capterra : 4.3/5 (10+ reviews)

Zoho Show is a collaborative presentation software designed for modern teams. It offers a blend of professional slide design capabilities, team collaboration features, and support and compatibility across devices. Therefore it is an ideal choice for businesses and educators who require flexibility and power in their presentation tools.

Zoho Show best features

Stay in sync with your team with real-time collaboration, contextual commenting, and instant notifications
Embed audio and videos, create animations, and use infographics to make data-driven slides more engaging
Broadcast presentations on smart TVs via smartphones or smartwatches
Seamlessly import PowerPoint files without any loss of formatting or content

Zoho Show limitations

Some users might require time to utilize its extensive features fully
Being primarily cloud-based, it requires a consistent internet connection for optimal functionality
The abundance of features can be overwhelming for users who prefer a more straightforward tool

Zoho Show pricing

Professional: Starts at $2.2 per user/month (billed annually)

Zoho Show ratings and reviews:

G2: 4.4/5 (60+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.6/5 (20+ reviews)

Navigate the Future of Presentations with 2024’s Best Tools

The evolved presentation tools of today, for example, Google Slides, PowerPoint, etc., are not just about creating slides; they’re about storytelling and bringing ideas to life in ways that resonate deeply with audiences.

ClickUp’s presentation tools are among the best presentation software at the forefront of this revolution. With innovative features like AI-driven content creation and collaborative whiteboards, ClickUp helps unleash your creativity.

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The 50 Best Presentation Software Tools

Last updated on December 6, 2023

Whether you’re pitching to investors or walking your employees through an essential training program, you need to get your point across efficiently. There’s nothing wrong with a traditional slide deck, but your audience might want to see something more advanced.

It’s time to overhaul your business presentations. From graphics to videos to stunning slide decks, technology has the power to revamp your messaging. Rely on these 50 best presentation software tools to raise your presentations to the next level. Note that the presentation software tools are listed below in alphabetical order; otherwise, they’re not ranked or rated in any way.

1. AhaSlides

Keep your audience on their toes with live polls, quizzes, and other interactive features with AhaSlides. This interactive presentation software tool gets your audience out of their fog and makes them active participants in your presentation.

Key features :

Live quizzes
Audience Q&A

Price : $0 - $15.95/mo

2. Apple Keynote

Does your team run solely on iOS? If so, Apple Keynote is a solid option for designing and sharing presentations. This solution works perfectly with iPads, Apple Pencil, iPhone, and more to create mobile-friendly presentations that turn heads.

30 animations and transitions available
700 pre-designed shapes and charts
Live video feed integration

Price : Free

3. Artsteps

Ready to take your audience on a walkthrough? Artsteps helps you create a metaverse-friendly, 3D VR experience that your audience won’t soon forget.

Custom 3D design
3D virtual events

Price : Contact for quote

4. Beautiful.ai

Don’t have a designer on staff? Beautiful.ai does all of the designing for you. With beautiful templates and automated features, like formatting, presenters can design effective presentations in significantly less time.

Smart templates
Automatic formatting
Universal slide updates
Brand control

Price : $12 - $40/mo

Stop wondering where your important documents are: Bit.AI stores all of your information in one place. You can track presentation slides, create a knowledge base, and even create a separate portal for your clients with this tool.

Real-time editing and asset sharing
Progress tracking
Interlink documents

Price : $0 - $15/mo

6. Biteable

Platforms like Loom and Vidyard are useful for demo-style presentations, but it can be tough to keep your content on-brand. Biteable is a presentation software tool that applies your brand rules to your videos, presentations, and more—automatically.

200+ video templates
Social media templates
Presentation templates

Price : $0 - $249/mo, billed annually

Canva is a presentation software tool that hardly needs an introduction. It’s the darling of sales, marketing, and branding professionals around the world. Use this tool to create slides, graphics, videos, and more to make your presentations stand out—no graphic design experience required.

Stock photos and videos
Readymade professional templates for slides, graphics, videos, and more
Link sharing

Price : $12.99/mo

8. ClearSlide

ClearSlide is more than a presentation tool: it’s a complete sales enablement platform. Track email campaigns, host web conferences, push data to your CRM, and—of course—manage all your presentation content in one place.

Content hub
Group-based content permissions

9. CustomShow

Designed specifically for enterprise presentations, CustomShow bills itself as an alternative to Google Slides and PowerPoint. It offers more advanced tools for manipulating text and dropping in interactive animations, which will definitely turn a few heads.

Explainer animations
Audio and PDF embedding
Animated charts
Text manipulation

Price : $23 - $55/mo

10. DigiDeck

DigiDeck is designed specifically for sales presentations. It helps sales teams save time, stay on-brand, and track attendee views with presentation analytics.

Mobile-responsive layouts
Brand governance
Cloud-based content management

If you don’t have a lot of time to build your presentations, but you want to knock your audience’s socks off, use emaze. emaze has hundreds of ready-made templates for presentations, whether you’re a B2B business or an educator in the classroom.

eLearning templates
3D + video templates

Price : $7 - $70/mo, billed annually

12. Empower Slides

Empower is another PowerPoint-centric tool that gives you instant access to pro-level presentation templates. This PowerPoint add-on helps you keep all assets on-brand and up-to-date, so you never have to worry about brand compliance again.

Brand compliance features
Slide library

13. FlowVella

Static presentation slides are okay, but in a world where attention spans are dwindling, interactive features will certainly perk up your audience. Combine GIFs, PDFs, PNGs, and other files into an interactive experience for your audience with Flowvella.

Drag and drop functionality
iPad kiosk app functionality
Video autoplay

Price : $10 - $20/mo, billed annually

14. Genially

You don’t need a designer or a developer to create interactive content for your presentations. Genially creates interactive presentations, videos, and infographics with gamified elements—no coding required.

Gamification
Video presentations

Price : $0 - $79.15/mo

15. Google Slides

If your organization runs on Google, you’ve likely already used Google Slides. This free, cloud-based presentation app allows teams to edit slides in real-time, which is perfect for remote collaboration.

Real-time editing
Speaker notes
Google app integration with Meet, Sheets, and Gmail

16. Haiku Deck

Do you frequently find yourself creating presentations on the go? Haiku Deck is an iPhone-friendly presentation software tool that simplifies the presentation creation process. Thanks to its clean UI, Haiku Deck makes it simple to make presentations quickly, whether you’re on your laptop or phone.

Image filters
Creative Commons images

Price : $9.99 - $29.99/mo, billed annually

Presentations sometimes require more than a slide deck. With Issuu, you can create a flipbook, interactive email graphics, and more out of static PDFs.

Third-party integrations
Digital publishing for flipbooks
Content distribution

Price : $0 - $269/mo

18. LibreOffice Impress

LibreOffice is a non-profit that offers free, open-source software that mimics many paid Microsoft tools. While it doesn’t include the high-end features you’ll see with PowerPoint, Impress does allow you to design effective presentations for free.

Handout feature
Content outlining mode

Loom is similar to Vidyard: it allows you to record your webcam, screen, audio, and mouse at once. Showcase your presentation slides while speaking to the camera, sharing your presentation via link, email, chat, and more.

Screen recorder
Webcam recorder

Price : $0 - $8/mo

20. Lucidpress

Your presentations need to be consistent and on-brand, but that can be challenging if you’re working with tight deadlines. Never miss the mark with Lucidpress. This presentation software tool helps you create branded templates that speed up the presentation creation process.

Brand templating
Drag and drop UI
Auto-populated data

Price : $0 - $12/mo

Ludus is perfect for creative teams that need to collaborate on presentations. But the platform offers a lot more than slides: use its pre-formatted workflows to assign roles and tasks so your team never drops the ball.

Smart block library
Third-party integration with Unsplash, Dropbox, GIPHY, and Google Drive
Presentation recording and embedding

Price : $14.99/mo

Sales and marketing is hard enough as it is. Use smart tools like Maglr to make your sales or marketing presentations more interactive—no coding required. Show your content on both mobile and desktop devices, analyzing audience behavior every step of the way.

Interactive infographic templates
Interactive annual reports or magazines
Behavior analysis

23. Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft is one of the most common software suites in the business world and PowerPoint is a staple for presentations. However, with a Microsoft 365 subscription, your team can extend the functionality of PowerPoint with its mobile app and real-time editing capabilities.

PowerPoint Designer and Ideas
Embedded 3D objects
Voice, touch, and ink edits with Microsoft tablets

Price : $6 - $22/mo

24. Microsoft Sway

Microsoft Sway is similar to PowerPoint, except it’s completely free to use (PowerPoint requires a license) and it’s based on the web. You can access Sway via your browser or app to create a beautiful online presentation that’s easy to share.

URL sharing
Multimedia integration for photos and videos

Miro is ideal for collaborating internally with a distributed team. Use this presentation software tool to share your big ideas with the team, kick off workflows, and take care of business.

Digital whiteboard
Video chat integration

Price : $0 - $16/mo, billed annually

26. Piktochart

Don’t greet your audience with a slide full of numbers. Use Piktochart to tell compelling stories, faster. This presentation software tool allows you to build custom infographics, presentations, graphs, and charts with an easy drag and drop UI.

Infographic maker
Presentation maker
Pie chart and timeline maker

Price : $0 - $19/mo

Pitch gives brands a modern, clean way to create presentation decks in less time. Create different slide styles to keep your presentations on-brand, whether your sales team is pitching a big client or you’re hosting a high-stakes internal meeting.

Presentation analytics
Version history
Video and image library

Price : $8/mo

28. Pitch Deck

Startups and entrepreneurs will love Pitchdeck’s AI-powered presentation creation tool. Trust the robots to create a beautiful presentation for you or hire Pitchdeck’s professional designers for a more human touch.

Pitch Deck Creator
Pitchdeck Design Services
Pitch templates

29. Pitcherific

Unlike other presentation software tools, Pitcherific isn’t just a presentation builder: it coaches you through the design process to make more effective presentations. If you’re getting the hang of pitching your brand to investors, clients, or the general public, this tool will get you showtime-ready.

Training Mode with pitch recording
Professionally designed templates + structure
Automatic pitch optimization

Price : $19/mo

30. Powtoon

Showing is more powerful than telling. Powtoon originally started out as a cartoon video app, but it offers much more than that. Use this presentation software tool for whiteboard animation, custom character design, and animated videos. It’s perfect for training presentations!

Hand-drawn characters and objects
Video distribution tools
Text effects and animation

Price : $19 - $99/mo, billed annually

Prezi adds dynamic movement to its presentations, engaging your audience with out-of-the-box presentation layouts. Use Prezi Present to create eye-catching presentations or rely on Prezi Design and Prezi Video to create interactive visuals.

Integrations with Zoom, Webex, and Microsoft Teams
Reusable slide designs and templates
Interactive video graphics

Price : $5 - $59/mo

32. Renderforest

Stop asking your graphic designer for help every time you need a logo, graphic, or presentation. Renderforest offers stunning, professional templates that are fully customizable to your brand.

Product mockup templates
Web design templates

Price : $0 - $49.99/mo, billed annually

33. Slidebean

Slidebean is specifically designed for startup pitching presentations. If you’re trying to find venture capitalist funding to get your big idea off the ground, Slidebean is the best tool for you. With AI-powered design, Slidebean helps you get funded, faster.

Paid consulting services
Financial model templates

34. SlideCamp

Slidecamp works alongside your Microsoft PowerPoint subscription, keeping all of your sales decks in one place. Use Slidecamp to collect, organize, and share your PowerPoint slides either internally or externally.

Internal and external sharing
PowerPoint template storage
Drag and drop presentation builder

35. SlideDog

If you want to tell a rich story with your presentations, you might need to share multiple media in one place. Instead of trying to convert everything, go with SlideDog. This presentation software tool allows you to combine PowerPoint, Prezis, and PDFs into one playlist, bringing multiple presentation files together in one place.

Consistent formatting
Live sharing
Drag and drop layout

36. SlideModel

SlideModel isn’t trying to compete with tools like PowerPoint. It’s augmenting other presentation options with professionally-designed templates. If you hate starting from scratch (or you dislike PowerPoint’s built-in templates), give SlideModel’s templates, diagrams, and shapes a try.

PowerPoint templates and backgrounds
Powerpoint diagrams
PowerPoint shapes

Price : $99/year

Slides is a powerful presentation software tool that not only designs gorgeous presentations, but helps your team optimize those presentations over time. Use Slides’ style presets, animations, media library, analytics, layouts, and more to design eye-catching presentations.

Live annotation
Public and private links
Embedding and analytics

Price : $5 - $20/mo

38. SlideShare

Do you want to share your awesome presentations with the world? SlideShare hosts slide decks for the world to see. It’s the perfect presentation software tool for boosting your credibility as a subject matter expert or building backlinks to your site.

Share presentations publicly
Clip individual slides for your clipboard

39. Soapbox by Wistia

But what if you don’t want to create animations? If a talking head-style video will suffice, use Soapbox. This tool from Wistia records your webcam and audio in one intuitive dashboard. It even allows you to edit your video before sharing it with the world. It’s ideal for demos, training, and employee onboarding.

Webcam and screen recording
Video library
Chrome extension

Price : $9 - $99/mo

40. Templafy

Templafy is perfect for large, enterprise teams that want to manage their presentation content more efficiently. This tool allows you to manage email signatures, automate document creation, and even scan presentations for outdated content.

Email signature management
Automated document assembly
Asset and template library

Tiled gives you the power to add interactive elements to your documents—including your slide decks. Animate buttons, drop in video backgrounds, and add more context through links with Tiled.

Mobile-friendly

42. Touchcast

Invite your audience to an event in the metaverse with Touchcast. Make your next presentation more than a meeting: Touchcasts’s features turn it into an interactive experience with digital twins that are perfect for virtual events.

Microsoft Teams integration
Digital twins
Virtual Q&A
1:1 meetings

43. Tourial

How can your audience learn more about your solution? Sometimes you need to send over a digital product demo, and that’s where Tourial comes in. Use this presentation software tool to educate your buyers faster with intuitive demo presentations.

Persona-based content
Instant demo updates

44. Venngage

The right infographic can sell your audience on your big ideas. But hiring a designer takes a lot of time—that’s why presenters use Venngage to create their own infographics in a few clicks.

7,500+ infographic templates
Mind maps, diagrams, and timelines
Report templates

Price : $0 - $499/mo, billed annually

45. VideoScribe

Animation normally requires a lot of time and expertise, but VideoScribe makes it possible to create your own animations—no animation experience required. Create your own GIFs for that upcoming internal meeting or liven up your training presentation with custom whiteboard videos.

Automated video creation
Whiteboard videos
Animated GIFs

Price : $39/mo

46. Vidyard

Vidyard makes it easy to pre-record asynchronous presentations. This is perfect for distributed teams or teams working in different time zones. Just download the browser extension, turn on your webcam, and hit “record” to start creating your presentation.

Video hosting
Video creation
Video analytics

Price : $0 - $1,250/mo

Visme offers end-to-end design help for businesses. Use this presentation software tool to create presentations, infographics, mockups, charts, and more to keep your audience engaged with stunning visuals.

Video, chart, and graphic templates
On-brand templates
Data widgets and interactivity

Price : $0 - $24.75/mo

Vyond is another presentation software tool that allows you to create custom animations. Trust Vyond’s professionally-designed templates to get started; just add a voiceover and music and you’re good to go.

Integrations with Storyline and Captivate

Price : $649 - $999/year

Digital product demos became a necessity during the pandemic, but even now, your clients expect the efficiency that comes with online demos. Use Walnut to personalize your product demo presentations in a few clicks.

Codeless editing
Screen capture
Demo analytics

50. Zoho Show

Zoho is an intelligent software suite that handles various tasks for your team, including presentations. With Zoho Show, you can easily collaborate with your teammates through comments and real-time edits.

Intuitive UI
Professionally-designed templates
Template, Slide, and Font Library

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Updated: August 10, 2022

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If you're in business, you need to know how to create captivating presentations. Whether you're trying to convince your boss to support a new campaign, talking with a prospect to close a deal, or building a new piece of marketing collateral, you need to know how craft a presentation that won't put people to sleep.

The best (and easiest) way to do that? Use the right tools to create and deliver your presentation.

If you're not sure which tools to use, look no further than this blog post. We’ve compiled our list of the top presentation tools for sales and marketing professionals. They’re listed below, in no particular order. But first ...

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Canva makes design easy -- even for marketers and salespeople who feel like they're design-challenged. The platform gives you a bunch of presentation templates to use right away, and it's very easy to customize them to your organization and presentation objective. Plus, a variety of apps that integrate with Google Drive, Instagram, and YouTube, to name a few.

Pricing : Free; Pro, $12.95/month for up to five people; Enterprise, $30/month per person

Often, being different is what attracts prospects, and Powtoon can help you do that in your presentations. Powtoon’s animation software lets you easily create videos with props, characters, and more -- which can help you differentiate your company when talking with prospects.

Pricing : Pro, $19/month; Pro+ $49/month; Agency, $89/month

3. PowerPoint

For years, PowerPoint has been the standard in presentation software, but it hasn’t remained static. PowerPoint is full of features to make sales and marketing presentations dynamic and engaging. ( Here are just a few ways you can do that .)

Pricing : Business Basic, $5/user/month; Business Standard, $12.50/user/month; Business Premium, $20/user/month

4. Slidesgo

Slidesgo is your creative companion in the world of presentation design. This website specializes in crafting visually stunning Google Slides and PowerPoint templates that breathe life into your ideas, making them shine on any screen. With a wide variety of templates ranging from business and marketing to medicine and education, Slidesgo empowers presenters of all backgrounds to engage, educate, and inspire their audiences.

Pricing: Free plan, $0; Premium, $4.99; Education, $2.99

A PowerPoint add-in, Oomfo helps sales and marketing pros create those oh-so-important interactive charts for presentations. Specialized charts, live charts from multiple files, data from cloud applications, interactive options, one-click conversions -- it’s all possible, and more, with Oomfo.

Pricing: Free

Apple’s Keynote allows users to work between their Mac and iOS devices, as well as with people who use Microsoft PowerPoint. With easy-to-use visual tools, drag and drop functionality, interactive charts, and more, Keynote is a popular choice among sales and marketing professionals.

Pricing : Free

7. SlideModel

SlideModel contains thousands of ready-made and 100% editable presentation templates to help any presenter save time creating engaging and aesthetically pleasing presentations. Their collection of presentation templates covers a variety of business purposes and even gets updated periodically to add new business and education templates. You can find a collection of visually appealing slides on the site including dashboards, creative infographics, editable Maps, funnels, timelines, mindmaps, and presentation slides depending on the need of your presentation. Their slides templates are easy to edit and are compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides.

Pricing : Free plan, $0; One-Day Access, $24.50; Annual Unlimited, $199.90/year

8. Beautiful.ai

best presentation software: beautiful.ai

Create beautiful slides, pitches, and proposals without a team of designers. AI applies design rules in real time, and a library of free photos and icons are at your fingertips.

Pricing : Basic, $0; Pro, $12/month; Team, $38/user/month

9. Haiku Deck

Available for the web or iPad, Haiku Deck has become a favorite of sales and marketing pros. With Haiku Deck, professionals can quickly create presentations that can be "easily projected, shared, posted, embedded on a website or blog, or viewed on any web-enabled device." Though it's another tool that helps you create presentations from scratch, its ease-of-use sets it apart from the rest.

Pricing : Pro, $9.99 - $19.99/month; Premium, $29.99/month

Vyond is an online animation software that allows you to create animated videos for marketing campaigns, sales enablement, or even human resources. Use their library of customizable templates or create your own from scratch.

Pricing : Essential, $229/year; Premium, $649/year; Professional, $999/user/year; Enterprise, contact for pricing

11. Storydoc

With templates for all the most popular business use cases, Storydoc is an interactive presentation maker built to help sales teams and marketing professionals engage more prospects and boost conversion rates.

You can create amazing and engaging decks where you can embed video and social media content to tell your story the right way. Then, integrate your CRM into Storydoc decks, as well as calendars, sign-up forms, and other solutions that will make your presentation. Additionally, you have access to Storydoc's tracking analytics which shows who viewed your presentation and which components they interacted with the most.

Pricing : Free trial 14 days); Starter Plan, $40/month

Busy sales and marketing pros choose emaze because it makes creating amazing presentations quick and easy. The options abound with emaze: Choose a professionally designed template and then create a slideshow, video presentation , or 3D presentation.

Pricing : Business Plan, contact for pricing; Executive Plan, $40/month; Pro Plan, $13/month

13. Camtasia

TechSmith’s Camtasia is an amazing tool that helps you create professional videos. You can record screen movements, import HD video from another source, customize and edit the video, and then share the completed video presentation on practically any device.

Pricing : Individual, $249.99/user/year; Business $249.99/user/year; Education, $169.99/user/year; Government and Non-Profit, $223.99/user/year

14. SlideShare

SlideShare is a popular choice for sales and marketing professionals looking for a way to share their content publicly. Because it already has a built-in audience, you can easily distribute your presentation out to lots of people -- and those people can embed your SlideShares on websites and blogs, or share them on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

15. SlideDog

Sometimes, sales and marketing professionals need to be able to move between presentation tools, but it’s not always possible because of their technical limitations. SlideDog is the solution, as it enables users to switch between PowerPoint, Prezi, PDF, web pages and others.

Pricing : Free; Pro, $99/year; Pro Event, $49 for one-time payment

16. Presentation Assistant

best presentation software: presentation assistant

Presentation Assistant lives up to its name: It assists professionals by enabling them to annotate, zoom, and more during a presentation. Sales and marketing professionals can clarify and emphasize points more clearly to their audience with Presentation Assistant.

Pricing : Presentation Pointer, $29.95; Presentation Screen Master, $29.95

17. authorSTREAM

best presentation software: authorstream

Sales and marketing pros choose authorSTREAM to make their presentations dynamic and engaging. authorSTREAM allows users to share their PowerPoint presentations publicly or privately, broadcast them, convert them to video, communicate and collaborate about them, and more.

Pricing: Free or paid plans start at $4.20/month

18. Zentation

With Zentation, salespeople and marketers combine video and slides into a simulated live experience. Presentations created with Zentation become webinars, webcasts, and virtual events for prospects and customers -- all great collateral for marketing and sales.

Pricing : Free; Premium, $10 - $45/month; White-Label, contact for pricing

Sales and marketing professionals love Prezi because it is cloud-based. Prezi makes creating, editing, and presenting from your browser, desktop, iPad, or iPhone possible anywhere, any time.

Pricing : Standard, $5/month; Plus, $15/month; Premium, $59/month

20. Brainshark

Sales reps and marketers often choose Brainshark, a cloud-based presentation tool, because it allows them to create and deliver presentations live or on-demand (even using their iPad or iPhone), use on-demand video content, polls, or surveys for increased engagement, and embed presentations in websites and blogs.

Pricing : Contact for pricing

Vcasmo is a unique presentation tool -- it's a multimedia solution that enables users to synchronize a video and slideshow, side by side. Sales and marketing pros love Vcasmo because it supports playback in three forms: browser, mobile, and iPad.

Pricing : Free; Standard, $10.99/month; Professional, $16.99/month

22. ViewletBuilder

best presentation software: viewlet builder

ViewletBuilder is a different presentation tool; it captures critical screen updates and cursor position changes so sales and marketing pros can create presentations detailing how their product or sites work. With a plethora of features, ViewletBuilder allows for editing and enhancing and includes a variety of publishing and sharing options, too.

Pricing : Pro, $399; Enterprise, $599

23. Zoho Show

Zoho Show is a top pick for sales and marketing pros because it lives online, making it possible to create, access, present, and more from anywhere, any time. The simple, intuitive interface and collaboration features are just two of its beloved benefits.

24. AhaSlides

Pricing : Free; Essential, $4.95/month; Pro, $15.95/month; Annual, Monthly & One-time plans available.

Visme is an all-in-one content creation platform with a vast library of professionally designed presentation templates, each tailored to your industry and specific proposal needs. Its beginner-friendly design platform allows you to drag and drop elements into place, use dynamic fields to update all your content in one place instantaneously and integrate your tools like Hubspot or Salesforce, and more to personalize each presentation.

Pricing: Free, Starter: $12.25/month, billed yearly, Pro: $30/month, billed yearly, Visme for Teams & Enterprises.

What are you waiting for? Pick a tool and start creating. Your prospects are waiting.

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in October 2014 and has been updated for freshness and comprehensiveness.

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10 Best Free Presentation Software for 2024

May 17, 2024

1. Google Workspace

2. Microsoft 365

3. Simplified
4. Synthesia

6. Mentimeter

7. renderforest.

8. Colossyan Creator

9. Beautiful.ai

10. xtensio, comparison of the best free presentation software.

Free presentation software: frequently asked questions

Creating presentations emphasizes the strength and commitment of business teams to achieve certain objectives over a fiscal quarter. But every business's first instinct is to invest in traditional and subscription-based software.

While it helps to get the needful done, the add-on cost still dents the budget. Free presentation software enables professionals to create sleek and data-driven decks and deliver their presentations with confidence and zeal.

Before you skedaddle into the process of putting slides together, researching and noting key pointers for your next presentation is crucial. Check out this list of free presentation software to do all of that without paying monthly or annual subscription costs.

Let's look at the list of these 10 best free presentation software that offer intuitive user interfaces and all visual elements to empower employees and build amazing pitches.

10 Best free presentation software in 2024

Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Synthesia
Renderforest
Colossyan Creator
Beautiful.ai

How did we select and evaluate the best free presentation software?

At G2 , we rank software solutions using a proprietary algorithm that considers customer satisfaction and market presence based on authentic user reviews. Our market research analysts and writers spend weeks testing solutions against multiple criteria set for a software category. We give you unbiased software evaluations; that's the G2 difference!

We didn't accept payment or exchange links for product placements in this list. Please read our G2 Research Scoring Methodology for more details.

1. Google Workspace

Google Slides, a part of Google Workspace , is a comprehensive presentation and visual collaboration platform that provides in-depth integrations to elevate your presentation decks. Users can deft up professional-grade presentations and creative illustrations and sync them in real-time with other collaboration apps like G-Drive or G-docs to keep teams updated and informed of all the edits and changes. It also auto-saves slides and temporarily stores chart values at random shutoffs, so you don't have to begin from ground level every time.


Easy user management to provide and revoke access	Complex data maintenance
Increased productivity and team collaboration	No offline access; internet connection is mandatory
In-app integrations with Google Meet, Google Calendar, and Google Docs	Limited flexibility and customization options for expensive users.

What users like best:

"Google Slides is my favorite thing about Google Workspace. The option for all team members to edit in real time helps us increase productivity and save time in repeated reviews and editing.

The next best thing is Gmail which helps us to have our business email while it is being handled by Gmail in silos, but the receiver never gets to know it's actually Gmail."

- Google Workspace Review , Adarsh S.

What users dislike:

"A few downsides to using Google Workspace, which can be a deciding factor for many people, are that it only works online. No internet access directly means no workspace. However, I am bothered by the current support for mobile devices. I am able to view sheets, docs, and slides easily with just a click. However, to edit even a bit of data, I need to download the app."

- Google Workspace Review , Megha R.

Microsoft 365 offers an all-in-one slideshow and presentation-making platform called PowerPoint. This software entails numerous data analysis and visualization features to represent your data pictorially. With the addition of Microsoft PowerPoint, users can build efficient decks with captivating graphical data. It also contains built-in design repositories, transitions, audio and video playback features, and advanced flowcharts and graphs to summarize and extract data dependencies for presentations.


Integrated suite of productivity, collaboration, and security	Steep learning curve
Best cloud infrastructure and document retrieval	Prebuilt project limitations
Easy and intuitive user interface	Disconnected applications of suite

"I can confidently say it's a powerful and versatile productivity suite that has significantly enhanced my workflow. SO here are some feature I personally liked that is it offers a wide range of applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and more whichmake it a comprehensive suite. As it is a cloud base it is easy to store the data, which is easy to use. Also, it ensures automatic updates to the latest versions, keeping users equipped with the most recent features."

- Microsoft 365 Review , Muskan A.

" While Microsoft 365 offers an extensive range of features, the subscription cost can be a bit steep for individual users or small businesses. The user interface across different applications could be more consistent for a smoother user experience. Additionally, occasional syncing issues between desktop and cloud versions have been a minor inconvenience. It would be great to see more streamlined solutions for offline access and better customization options for the interface to cater to individual preferences.

- Microsoft 365 Review , Felipe V.

3. Simplified

Simplified is an easy-to-use presentation software offering a variety of templates, design tools, and collaboration features. Ideal for teams, it enables the quick creation of visually appealing presentations, infographics, and social media graphics. Simplified streamlines the design process, making it accessible for users of all skill levels.

Simplified offers image trace and edit options for you to tailor your deck visuals before clubbing them together for slideshows.


Multiple brand kits	Usage limitations
In app publishing	Insufficient slide credits
Ease of use and content creation	Limited flexibility and customization options for experienced users

" The dashboard and user interface are so cool and easy. I like the look and feel while working with it. The features and suggestions are helpful. Text-to-image and Video features give good results. Brainstorming blog topics and blog content is easy"

- Simplified Review , Sheeba T.

"Sometimes the option for generating sections automates itself to 2 even when I only want 1 option to save up on monthly credits. This is an issue the development team can look into.

- Simplified Review , Millicent K.

4. Synthesia

Synthesia is a presentation software that enables you to generate powerful, AI-supported videos and animations to represent information in a contextual manner. The tool offers real-time video rendering, image creation, image annotaiton, AI scriptwriting and conversational intelligence to convert your documents into attractive creatives, voice clips and screen narrations.


Quality of videos and realistic avatar creation	Sudden upgrade pop ups
Video creation and ease of use	Avatar limitations in certain areas
Multi scene recognition in real-time	Voiceover limitations

" The app is very easy to use, we started working on videos within minutes. We're using this for internal training right now, which in the real world, video production like this would've taken days if not weeks and a lot of coordination. We'll be working on a lot more content for both internal use and potentially for outbound sales and content production. I had a question I couldn't find an answer to, and customer support was very fast and provided a great workaround solution."

- Synthesia Review , Nick W.

" I wanted to create a Youtube ad. And while I was able to do all the editing I wanted in the video, one thing was missing... I couldn't change the transitions of each slide/scene. So I can't use the video I created for this purpose of running it as an ad, but the easy of use was really good. Plus, the team shared they will add this feature to their roadmap."

- Synthesia Review , Ivan I.

RELAYTO is a document experience platform for creating immersive presentations. RELAYTO has sharing, embedding, converting, and auto-generating tools. Qualified users can enjoy these features for free. You can transcript meeting minutes, generate decks from rough notes, customize your illustrations in real time and do much more with numerous compatible content integrations.


Drag and drop features and editor	Initial difficulty in software understanding
Very intuitive and user friendly interface	More features for text creation like font size, color selection and style
content management system support	Learning difficulty and complicated user interface

“My experience with RELAYTO has been truly eye-opening. The ability to add depth and dimension to presentations truly elevates our status in the eyes of prospects and clients as a company that brings professionalism and real value to them. We know how great our solutions and client services are, yet using other platforms doesn't do the job of conveying that to the client as RELAYTO does.”

- RELAYTO Review , Mike R.

“I have only ever designed for print, so there's a bit of a learning curve, but their support is top-notch. You can book a consultation with an expert on how you want to use the platform. Once over that curve, the results are remarkable.”

- RELAYTO Review , KD G.

Mentimeter is an audience engagement platform with tools to build interactive presentations, compile data from live polls, and collect insights about user participation. The Mentimeter free plan offers unlimited audiences and presentations. It offers conversational intelligence and adds presentation notes to outbound sales calls and marketing workflows.


Audience engagement without any interruption	Weak PowerPoint integration
Interactive engagement for people to opine on topics	Powerpoint limitations and compatibility issues
Collecting live feedback from presentations	Confusing access permissions

“Any presentation created with Mentimeter looks professional and presentable. Mentimeter takes care of the design aspect for you. It's straightforward and extremely easy to use. It's also flexible - I've used Mentimeter for live surveys, quizzes, and training. They've got excellent customer support, too. ”

- Mentimeter Review , Haley S.

“At times, Mentimeter can feel a bit overly simplistic or repetitive. Most Mentimeter presentations tend to look very similar, and the engagement tools are limited to a degree.”

- Mentimeter Review , Stephanie H.

Renderforest is an all-in-one platform that brings presentations to life with graphics, videos, and animations. A free Renderforest plan allows for unlimited mockups, access to over 200,000 stock videos, and free subdomains. Be it video, photos, slow-mo graphics, stop motion animation or data-driven charts, renderforest can convert and publish these files on live environment for brand consistency.


High resolution logo designing	Lack of creation of user folders
Growing library of ready to use mockup templates	Limited text formatting
Interesting user interface	No deeper design customization

“Renderforest is one of the best online video software for any of my video projects. Whether it’s an animation, intro project, corporate presentation, or slideshow, Renderforest gives you user-friendly templates that are customizable, and the final product is very professionally done. Since using this platform, the amount of commendation that my projects have received is overwhelming.”

- Renderforest Review , Sherdon F.

“I would like to see more templates and more flexibility in Renderforest.”

- Renderforest Review , Shubham K.

8. Colossyan Creator

Colossyan Creator is an AI video-making and slide-making app that specializes in quality content. With this video editing app, you can compose studio-quality videos, trailers, and teasers and also convert your documented strategies and launch plans into a video narrative. Colossyan Creator is being used for social media marketing on a large scale today and at a fraction of the cost of video creation.


Multiple avatar creation	A limited number of templates
Seamless conversion of text and PDF files	Weak avatar quality
Easy to use with minimal video experience	Not many multilingual options

What users like:

"I would say anybody looking for a presenter, of any sort, can make use of Colossyan. The best and most common use case would be company induction. I had to train many people in my life, and if I had this product then it would have saved thousands of hours! The best value added is multiple presenters. No other platform gives that."

f- Colossyan Creator Review , Hennie L.

"It is not easy to edit content while using pre-built templates, I had challenges in using animation, it doesn't appear correctly after applying it. Also, I didn't find enough tutorials and tooltips to make changes in the templates. I requested a demo 3 times by special form, but no one got in touch with me for 2 business days."

- Colossyan Creator Review , Katya K.

Beautiful.ai has smart templates to make presentation building a breeze. It can put together structured and ironed-out data visuals with supplemented slide text and build insightful decks. The Beautiful.ai paid plan options include onboarding guides, collaborative workspaces, viewer analytics, and more. Their free trial lets users get a taste of everything they offer.


Presentation creativity	A limited number of templates
Smart slide templates	Weak avatar quality
Consistent delivery of professional presentation	Not many multilingual options

“Beautiful.ai makes creating presentations easy. Just finished your slide and want to add another point? Not a problem: you can easily add a bullet or object or chart, and the whole slide magically moves around and realigns for you.”

- Beautiful.ai Review , Anne-Marie M.

" The AI bot becomes confused most times and you have to continually repeat the instructions as you wait for it to respond. Since you said it's still learning, I guess the more people use it the faster and more intelligent it will become."

- Beautiful.aI Review , Catherine O.

Xtensio is a document management and slide-sharing platform used to manage paperless departmental communication and workflows. It is a cloud-based document creation and project management tool to update task progress, maintain project plans and objectives, and achieve project goals faster. Xtensio helps project managers view team updates, feedback, progress, and main point of contact interventions to expedite project outcomes.


Integrated website builders	A limited number of templates
Ready to use design templates	Weak avatar quality
Support for pitch decks and persona creation	Not many multilingual options

" As a beginner, the user persona feature of the extension was incredibly helpful and intuitive. The knowledge material offered insightful guidance on creating personas, and the clear explanation of various elements in the user persona template made it easy to get started. This tool simplified the process of developing user personas, enhancing my understanding and implementation in projects, thereby providing a great learning experience.

- Xtensio Review , Ashish R.

" it's little hard to copy/paste components on the templates."

- Xtensio Review , Cem Beybars G.

Here is a collated summary of all the tangible parameters of the best free presentation software, which you can go through at a glance before airing more opinions.


Google Workspace	4.6/5	Available, limited features	Starting at $6.00 per month
Microsoft 365	4.6/5	Available, limited features	Starting at $6.00 per month
Simplified	4.6/5	Free Trial	Starting at $24.00 per month
Synthesia	4.7/5	Available, limited features	Starting at $22.00 per month
RELAYTO	4.7/5	Available	Available on request.
Mentimeter	4.7/5	Available	Starting at $11.99 per month
Renderforest	4.7/5	Available	Starting at $14.99 per month
Colossyan Creator	4.6/5	Free Trial	Starting at $19 per month
Beautiful.ai	4.7/5	Free Trial	Starts at $144 per month
Xtensio	4.5/5	Free Trial	Available on request

Free presentation software: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Does presentation software offer multimedia integration.

Presentation software can integrate different multimedia elements, such as images, videos, animations, and dynamic transitions. Depending on the business's requirements, you can add your multimedia elements and create efficient presentations.

Is there a limit on the number of presentations we can make?

There is always a set limit on how many presentations you can make with the free version. To extend that credit, you need to go for a premium plan.

Will using presentation software enhance team productivity?

Presentation software allows real time editing and commenting, making it easier for teams to work together efficiently and optimize team productivity together.

Does it integrate with other business ERP tools?

Yes, you can integrate this software with popular tools like Google Drive, Dropbox, and various CRM platforms to streamline project workflows and data management.

Next slide, please!

Before you deliver project metrics to senior leadership the next time, take a step back and scrutinize your deck, refine it, and make it up to organizational standards. Remember, a major lever to brand growth is how well your department can explain its cause and earn funding for its projects from external stakeholders. This task requires a careful examination of everything you speak or present in your pitch. We hope this list of the best free top presentation software was of some help!

Learn how to make your presentations interactive and pitch business ideas to your team in an engaging and personalized way.

This article was originally published in 2022. It has been updated with new information.

Alexandra Vazquez is a Senior Content Marketing Specialist at G2. She received her Business Administration degree from Florida International University and is a published playwright. Alexandra's expertise lies in writing for the Supply Chain and Commerce personas, with articles focusing on topics such as demand planning, inventory management, consumer behavior, and business forecasting. In her spare time, she enjoys collecting board games, playing karaoke, and watching trashy reality TV.

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The best free presentation software makes it simple and easy to create professional presentations without a Microsoft subscription.

While PowerPoint is the market leader when it comes to presentation software, some people may be unwilling to subscribe to a Microsoft 365 subscription, especially if they don't expect to need to use it very often.

However, there are plenty of great alternatives to PowerPoint available for free that you can use. While these won't have the same advanced features as PowerPoint, they still offer a very competent platform to design most any presentation that you need.

To help you choose, we've listed below the best free presentation software currently available.

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Google Workspace : Collaboration + productivity apps There are many different presentation software packages but Google Workspace formerly known as G Suite remains the original cloud office software and one of the best business office suites, offering a huge range of features and functionality that rivals can't match, especially when it comes to presentation software. Try it free for 14 days .

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Prezi turns the traditional approach to presentations on its head. Instead of creating slide after slide, this presentation software gives you a single giant canvas. You can add blocks of text or images, or even create miniature slides. During your presentation, you can seamlessly fly around the canvas and zoom in to look at individual chunks of content.

For how complex Prezi seems, it’s impressively simple to use the platform. The only major divergence from Microsoft PowerPoint is that you need to add animated paths from one part of the canvas to another. The tools for this are fairly straightforward, especially if you’ve ever used an animation or video editing software.

Of course, this type of presentation structure isn’t always ideal. Prezi makes it hard to visualize structured data like financials, which can make it difficult to use in business applications. Some viewers also might not appreciate the fly-around animation style that’s inherent to the presentation software.

Read our full Prezi review .

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Best free presentation software for functionality

2. LibreOffice

LibreOffice is a free alternative to Microsoft Office, and it includes a Powerpoint equivalent called Impress with nearly all of the same functionality. The only big difference you’ll find between the two slideshow creation tools is the LibreOffice lacks some modern features like built-in collaboration and integration with Microsoft OneDrive.

However, Impress does have a few advantages of its own. The software can import files from Keynote, the default presentation software on Mac computers. Plus, there are hundreds of free templates that you can download for free. Even better, there’s no limit on what fonts you can use with Impress, so it’s easy to change the look of your presentation from what Powerpoint typically allows.

On the whole, LibreOffice Impress is about as close as it gets to simply replicating Microsoft Powerpoint for free.

Read our full LibreOffice review .

Best free presentation software for collaboration

3. Google Slides

Google Slides is part of Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), and it does a nice job of matching a number of PowerPoint’s capabilities. This free presentation software supports embedding videos, creating diagrams, and adding animations to your slides. While the selection of templates is somewhat limited, you can easily import hundreds of additional templates for free or create your own.

Even better, Google Slides supports the collaboration tools users have come to expect from Google. Multiple people can work on a slideshow simultaneously, and there’s a built-in group chat so you can keep track of what everyone is doing. It’s also nice that you can play your presentation in presenter mode, which allows you to preview how it will look to your audience and rehearse timing.

The only downside to Google Slides is that bloated slideshows can experience some loading delays. Also beware that while you can move between Slides and Powerpoint, the conversion often messes with the layout of your slides.

Read our full Google Slides review .

Best free presentation software for speed

Canva is perfect for making speedy presentations right in your web browser. This software offers a handful of free layouts to help you get your slideshow started, and it’s easy to customize the templates to fit your needs. There isn’t a huge variety of content elements to add to your presentation, but Canva makes up for this with a searchable library of more than 1 million images you can use.

Your Canva presentations live online, which makes it extremely easy to collaborate. You can invite colleagues to edit your slideshow (although simultaneous editing is not supported) or seamlessly share your finished presentation. However, beware that Canva can’t import presentations from Microsoft Powerpoint or export finished work to a Powerpoint-editable format.

Read our full Canva review .

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5. WPS Office Free

WPS Office Free is a Microsoft Office look-alike that fully support PowerPoint files without any layout issues during import. The WPS Presentation tool has all of the same capabilities of PowerPoint, including tons of animations, slide transitions, content effects, and video embedding. The selection of included presentation templates is also very impressive for a free software.

One of the best things about this presentation software is that the user interface will feel incredibly familiar if you’re coming from Microsoft. All of the tools are displayed in a top ribbon, with your slides shown on the left side of the screen for easy navigation. It’s simple to display your presentation right from WPS Presentation, which means there’s no unexpected troubleshooting when it’s time to show off your work.

There’s not much to dislike about WPS Presentation. However, keep in mind that the software is supported by ads. Some users find the ads annoying, but they’re not overly in the way.

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When deciding which alternative to PowerPoint to download and use, first consider what your actual needs are, as sometimes free platforms may only provide basic options, so if you need to use advanced tools you may find a paid platform is much more worthwhile. Additionally, free and budget software options can sometimes prove limited when it comes to the variety of tools available, while higher-end software can really cater for every need, so do ensure you have a good idea of which features you think you may require.

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To test for the best free presentation software we first set up an account with the relevant software platform, whether as a download or as an online service. We then tested the service to see how the software could be used for different purposes and in different situations. The aim was to push each software platform to see how useful its basic tools were and also how easy it was to get to grips with any more advanced tools.

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12 Best AI Presentation Tools for 2024

Written by: Tobi Ojenike Dec 21, 2023

Remember the days of agonizing over bullet points and battling wonky clip art? The presentation landscape has shifted, thanks to a game-changer: AI.

These intelligent assistants are breathing new life into slides, making presentation creation more accessible, impactful and — even dare I say — enjoyable.

In this article, we’ll unveil the 10 best AI presentation tools for 2024, your key to unlocking the power of this revolution. From crafting compelling narratives to generating stunning visuals, these tools will have you ditching the design deadlocks and presenting like a pro, even if you’re not.

Hit a creative wall? Don’t worry! Venngage’s presentation maker and free presentation templates are here to ignite your ideas and help you craft a stunning presentation.

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What are AI tools for presentation?

10 Best AI presentations tools for 2024

What to look for in AI tools for presentations

How ai tools can help enhance your presentation.

AI tools for presentations are innovative software programs that utilize artificial intelligence to streamline the creation and delivery of compelling presentations. These tools offer a variety of features that can help you:

Generate ideas: Some generative AI tools can help you brainstorm ideas for your presentation. For example, they may be able to suggest topics, themes or visuals based on your keywords or the overall message you want to convey.
Create content: AI presentation tools can help you write your slides, create visuals and design your presentation. For example, they may be able to generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content and answer your questions in an informative way.
Engage audience: Some AI presentation tools can help you practice your delivery and provide feedback on your timing, pacing and body language.

Choosing the best AI tool for you depends on your specific needs, budget and preferred workflow. Tired of staring at a blank slide? These top 10 AI presentation tools for 2024 might help you out.

10 Best AI Presentations Tools for 2024

Say goodbye to boring slides and hello to presentation superpowers! We’re about to dive into the top 10 AI presentation tools that’ll transform your slides from snooze-fests to showstoppers in 2024.

Think smart design tips that’ll make your visuals sing, data visualizations that’ll captivate your audience and content creation tools that’ll unleash your inner wordsmith. No matter your style or focus, you’re bound to find one that can boost your creativity and confidence for your next big presentation.

Venngage helps you add infographics into presentations with ease. The DesignAI automates presentation design for you – saving you hours of work. Venngage helps you in using eye-catching infographics and graphics to clearly and compellingly express your narrative. Sharing your ideas is made simple with Venngage—you don’t have to get bogged down in intricate details.

DesignAI: Add infographics into presentations with ease. With our free AI Infographic Generator and an extensive collection of professional, creative templates, crafting the perfect infographic is a task anyone can master.
Diverse templates : There is a variety of free and accessible templates that meet different purposes that you can browse through to actualize your ideas.
Easy customization : Customize colors, fonts and pictures by using the simple drag and drop tool that helps to make customization faster and easier.
Collaborative design : Easily share and edit designs with your team members to promote productive and pleasurable teamwork.
Free plan : Get started with your first few designs for free.
Premium plan : $19/month per user or $10/month per user when billed annually
Business plan : $49/month per user or 24/month per user when billed annually
Enterprise plan : $499 for 10+ seats, billed annually

SlideModel.AI

SlideModel.AI transforms how presentations are created, integrating artificial intelligence to enhance creativity and productivity. Ideal for professionals, educators, and anyone aiming to improve their presentation skills, SlideModel.AI automates the presentation content creation process by leveraging Artificial Intelligence. By interpreting a prompt, SlideModel.AI will suggest the presentation structure and the initial content of your presentation. This AI-powered tool streamlines the creation process, allowing users to focus more on refining and delivering their presentations. Once completed, presentations can be exported to PowerPoint or Google Slides for additional customization and final edits.

AI-Powered Presentation Generation: Your presentation content will be automatically generated based on your input and prompts, saving time and effort.
Content Suggestions: Provides content ideas and structure to enhance the overall flow and impact of your presentation.
Multiple themes and customization options: Easily customize presentation themes (with colors and fonts) to match your brand or personal style.
Export Options: Export your presentation to PowerPoint or Google Slides for further editing and final touches.
As a SlideModel member, you get complimentary access to SlideModel.AI

Gamma

Gamma creates presentations in a non-linear format similar to a mind map, encouraging creative exploration and dynamic flow. The platform’s AI generator is at its heart; it swiftly generates a basic presentation or paper from scratch, providing users with a solid foundation on which to develop.

Interactive components : You can include real-time programs and websites in your presentations. It’s an excellent means of presenting your concepts in real time.
Analytics : This is a fantastic tool for tracking the effectiveness of your works and whether or not they engage viewers.
Quick and easy to use : All it takes to create an appealing presentation is one question and a little tweaking.
AI-assisted editing: Probably one of the most useful editing techniques is to use the chatbot to enhance already-made presentations.
Free : You get 400 credits when you sign up to test out different features and make a few documents.
Plus : You can get extra services like PDF export for $8 per month.
Pro : You can get powerful AI models and limitless AI production for as little as $16 per month.

Invideo simplifies the creation of stunning presentations through advanced AI technology, saving you significant time and effort. With Invideo, transforming your ideas into visually engaging presentations is straightforward and efficient. It helps you present your narrative clearly and compellingly without getting bogged down in intricate details.

Features: AI-Powered Design: Invideo makes adding visual elements to presentations a breeze. Its AI-driven tools and a vast library of professional templates allow anyone to create captivating visuals effortlessly.

Extensive Template Library: Browse through a wide range of free and accessible templates tailored to various purposes, enabling you to bring your ideas to life quickly and effectively. User-Friendly Customization: Customize colors, fonts, and images easily with a simple drag-and-drop tool, making the design process faster and more intuitive.

Collaborative Workflows : Share and edit presentations seamlessly with your team members to foster productive and enjoyable teamwork.

Pricing: Free Plan : Start with your initial designs for free, perfect for beginners or occasional users. Premium Plan : $19/month per user, or $10/month per user when billed annually, providing additional features and greater flexibility. Business Plan : $49/month per user, or $24/month per user when billed annually, ideal for small to medium-sized teams needing advanced tools and collaboration features. Enterprise Plan : $499/month for 10+ seats, billed annually, designed for large organizations requiring comprehensive solutions and dedicated support.

PlusAI offers AI-powered design features, content suggestions, real-time collaboration and seamless integration with Google Slides. It allows consumers access to the benefits of generative AI within one of the market’s most popular presentation tools.

Effortless presentations : With PlusAi, you say goodbye to the tiresome process of creating presentations from scratch. AI also helps you create interesting slides by automating tedious tasks.
Simple edit: You can quickly add new slides, update the ones that already exist, or use AI to remix slide layouts.
Custom themes : Just type in the name of the theme to create a unique presentation theme and Google Slides AI will choose lovely fonts and colors for you.
Co-creation : Work together and co-write presentations with AI while getting advice on how to improve your slides.
Consistent designs: By developing common themes and specially trained AI models, you can make sure that the designs, styles and tones used in your team’s presentations remain consistent.
Free: This version offers 3 AI presentations, 5 snapshots, a maximum refresh rate every 6 hours and an unlimited number of organization members.
Slides AI: With Slides AI that starts at $10 per month, you get unlimited AI presentations, 5 snapshots, a maximum refresh rate of 6 hours and an unlimited number of organization members.
Pro: Starting at $25 per month, pro offers unlimited AI presentations, 25 snapshots, refresh rate of every hour and an unlimited number of organization members.
Team: Team costs $50 per month and it offers unlimited AI presentations, 100 snapshots, refresh rate of every hour and an unlimited number of organization members,
Enterprise: Enterprise offers custom AI presentations, snapshots and refresh rates. The pricing is not made publicly available.

Beautiful AI

Beautiful Ai is known for its user-friendly interface and extensive library of design templates. It automates the construction of visually engaging slides and makes intelligent recommendations for content development.

Audio recording : Explain each slide with a voiceover that explains to the audience what you want them to take away from your presentation.
Real-time communication : On any slide, users may instantly share edits, criticism and ideas. You can also ask collaborators to collaborate on the presentation with you or share the presentation with others.
Smart templates: These templates adjust to new content by using artificial intelligence.
Company branding : This feature lets you immediately incorporate your company’s colors, fonts and logo into upcoming presentations by simply inserting them. Within the presentation, you can modify an array of chart and graph options.
Customization : Provides a library of pre-built templates and a drag-and-drop editor to facilitate simple customization of presentations by users
Pro: At $12 per month (annual payment only), you get to generate AI content , limitless slides, import and export Powerpoint slides and analytics.
Team: The team subscription costs $40 per month (annual payment) and $50 per month (monthly payment). With this subscription, you get all that is in Pro, including custom template library and themes, collaborative workspaces and you can share your slides via a central library.
Enterprise: Though the pricing of Enterprise is custom, you get everything in Team, plus secure sign-in and auditing features, unlimited themes, slides and templates, as well as onboarding, training and priority support.

Designs.ai creates presentations from scratch or existing slides with a focus on AI-powered design and content suggestions. Designs.ai’s machine learning technology enables people, regardless of experience level, to produce beautiful visual material quickly and affordably.

Logo maker: This provides pre-made templates for distinctive logo designs based on the criteria you’ve chosen.
Video maker: With the use of video footage that corresponds with the written information you submit, this tool creates incredibly engaging and relevant videos that can be added into your presentations.
Design maker: This helps customers save time and concentrate on what really matters by automating small processes like adjusting picture size.
Speech maker: The speech maker creates voices from text that sound authentic and remarkably lifelike.
The font pairer and color matcher: With this, you can get intelligent recommendations for complementary fonts and colors to your presentations.
Basic : $29 per month (or $19 per month if a one-year subscription is made) — Ideal for individuals and small enterprises.
Pro : $69/month – Perfect for expanding companies and organizations.
Enterprise : Custom-made for big groups and organizations that need consistent branding and cooperation.

Pitch helps you create pitch decks and other business presentations with a focus on storytelling and audience engagement. Its major goal is to help businesses expand, hence it strives to streamline the presentation creation, collaboration and sharing processes. Pitch’s speed in creating and revising presentations is an essential aspect.

AI-driven content : Make use of AI technologies to improve layout and create engaging content .
Quick turnaround: In only a few minutes, you can create improved pitch decks.
Expert templates: Access new do-it-yourself deck templates for a professional demonstration.
Pro services option: For a further degree of refinement, include professional services.
Use case examples: Use actual customer use cases and transformations to help visualize potential.
B2B sales and Startup pitch deck (rewrite): This costs $29. It gathers information in 5 minutes and generates presentations in 5-10 minutes. All you need to do is upload an existing PDF pitch of less than 10MB.
B2B sales and Startup pitch deck (new): This also costs $29. However, it gathers information in 20-30 minutes for B2B sales and 30-40 minutes for a startup pitch deck. Presentations are generated in 5-10 minutes for both decks. All you need to do is answer questions from the AI assistant, 20 for the B2B sales pitch deck and 30 for the Startup pitch deck.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

This tool provides AI-powered suggestions for writing, design and accessibility within PowerPoint. It’s deeply integrated with Microsoft Office, making it convenient for existing users. With only a brief suggestion and the addition of pertinent material from a document you created last week or last year, Copilot in PowerPoint enables you to produce stunning presentations.

Natural language processing (NLP): Copilot makes utilization of NLP to comprehend consumer inquiries and deliver precise answers.
Smart meeting assistance: Copilot’s smart meeting assistance feature helps users during virtual meetings by integrating with Microsoft Teams.
Intelligent assistance: Copilot provides intelligent document assistance by analyzing documents and providing recommendations in real time to improve readability, grammar and content quality.
Productivity suggestions : By offering insightful suggestions based on customers’ usage patterns, Copilot assists users in streamlining their workflows.
Data insights and visualization: Copilot makes use of AI algorithms to examine data in Microsoft 365 apps and provides users with the ability to see complex data visually through dashboards, graphs and charts.

$30 per user per month, billed annually.

Presentations.AI

Presentations.AI creates presentations from scratch or existing slides with a focus on collaboration and real-time feedback. It simplifies the process of developing polished, attention-grabbing presentations easily by simply filling in a prompt or answering a few questions in a short form.

Customized design: To maintain consistency, you can alter the templates to meet the needs of your brand.
Anti-fragile templates: The template styles keep the visual attractiveness of the slides while effortlessly adjusting to your content.
Seamless sharing: You may receive honest criticism and work more productively when you have an easy way to share with your coworkers.
Easy creation : With the help of this tool, your unprocessed content can be turned into a creative presentation. The straightforward features of the program make your work easier and help you create captivating slideshows.
Analytics and sharing: With this function, you can monitor how well your presentation is performing and gradually improve the quality of your content.
Starter: $0 (beta pricing)
Pro: $396 (beta pricing)
Enterprise: Contact for custom quote

Tome creates presentations from scratch with a focus on AI-powered content generation and research. It incorporates artificial intelligence effortlessly, providing intelligent design suggestions, dynamic data visualization and interactive components that fascinate viewers.

Interactive elements: A variety of interactive elements, including animations, 3D models and AV overlays, support the creation of creative and engaging presentations.
Smart design themes: Tome offers responsive layouts and themes that simplify design.
Smooth integrations: Incorporate interactive product mockups, 3D prototypes, data, web pages and more from popular platforms like Figma, Spline, Twitter, YouTube, Framer and Miro to improve your presentations.
AI-powered content enhancement: You can make incredibly eye-catching slideshows with Tome thanks to its AI-powered capabilities.
Easy presentations: Tome allows you to input a prompt to begin the process of creating a presentation.
Free: For an individual, this plan offers unlimited features; for a team of two or more, it offers limited creative features. Additionally, you get 500 AI credits when you sign up.
Pro: This plan costs $8 per person per month billed monthly and $10 per person per month billed annually. It includes unlimited creativity features and computer credit points upon sign up. Other services like priority support, custom logos, PDF export and turning off Tome branding are also available in this plan.
Enterprise: This plan includes all the features of the Pro plan as well as several advanced capabilities. These include workspace templates, custom fonts, custom sub-domains, white-glove template setup, custom tile integrations, sophisticated analytics, single sign-on & SAML and dedicated CSM support, among other things.

Kroma offers a wide range of features for creating presentations, including design, content creation and analytics. Using artificial intelligence, Kroma.ai enhances productivity and aesthetic appeal by offering dynamic data visualization, interactive components and intelligent design suggestions.

Professional materials: Select materials from professionals in the field to enhance your polished presentation.
Data visualization tools: Use powerful data visualization tools to make your numbers pop out, neatly organizing your data within charts and graphs.
Well-crafted templates: With carefully crafted templates, you can produce visually striking presentations while making sure you have the appropriate structure for the task.
Explorer: This is a free plan, for one user account. It contains 100,000 presentation tools, with new templates added regularly. You can download one template and email support is available.
Premium: This costs $39.99 per user per month, for one user account. It contains 20M+ stock images and videos, unlimited template, image and video downloads and 100,000 presentation tools. Premium email support is available in this plan and new templates are added every week.
Enterprise: This costs $1,699 per year for 5 user accounts. In addition to all the features of Premium, access to concierge services are provided, as well as 12 premium decks with your company logo and branded elements.
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What to look for in AI tools for presentations

Let’s face it, crafting captivating presentations can feel like navigating a dense creative jungle. But fear not, intrepid explorers! AI presentation tools are here to light your path and choosing the right one requires careful consideration. Here’s what to look for:

Ease of exploration: Picture this: you’re not hacking through vines, but gliding effortlessly through a user-friendly interface. Prioritize tools that are intuitive and require minimal learning, allowing you to focus on your ideas, not technical hurdles.

Tailoring your presentation: Seek platforms that offer ample customization options, letting you tweak designs, fonts and layouts to perfectly reflect your message and brand.

A team effort: Collaboration makes the presentation dream work! Choose tools with robust collaboration features, allowing you and your team to work together seamlessly, sharing ideas and refining slides in real-time.

Time-saving: Efficiency is your jungle guide. Evaluate how the tool streamlines the creation process. Can it generate text outlines from your keywords? Craft stunning slides automatically? Every time-saving feature is a valuable weapon in your arsenal.

A template oasis: No one wants to stare at a blank canvas in the creative desert. Opt for platforms like Venngage with a diverse library of professionally designed presentation templates , offering a jumpstart for captivating visuals and saving you precious time.

Design on autopilot: Leave the heavy lifting to AI! Explore tools that automate slide design, suggesting layouts, color palettes and even image placements. Focus on your content, knowing your visuals will be top-notch.

Content polishing: Look for tools that offer smart content suggestions, helping you refine your message, correct grammar and elevate your writing to its full potential.

Versatility: Choose a tool that handles diverse needs, from stunning data visualizations to interactive elements and different content formats.

Workflow harmony: Consider integration capabilities with other tools you use, like project management platforms or video conferencing software. Smooth workflow is key to a stress-free presentation journey.

Comfort is key: Finally, remember familiarity breeds confidence. Choose a tool compatible with your existing software and with an interface that feels natural and intuitive. You’ll be navigating the presentation jungle like a seasoned pro in no time.

By keeping these features in mind, you’ll find the perfect AI presentation partner to guide you through the creative jungle and help you craft presentations that wow your audience.

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Remember the days of painstakingly crafting slides, battling data overload and praying your audience stays awake? Thankfully, those days are fading like flipchart ink in the rain.

AI is transforming presentations and its power to enhance your message is nothing short of electrifying. Here are some ways how AI tools can ignite your next presentation:

Content generation

Automated summarization: No more drowning in data! AI summarizer condenses complex information, extracting the juicy bits to keep your audience glued to your story.

Natural Language Generation (NLG): Forget bullet points. AI tools like GPT can weave your stats and facts into compelling narratives, turning dry data into dazzling demonstrations.

Design assistance

Automated design tools: Say goodbye to design headaches; AI crafts stunning slides, suggesting layouts, colors and visuals that make your message pop.

Image recognition: Can’t find the perfect picture? AI’s got your back. It scans mountains of images, pinpointing the perfect visual to elevate your point and leave your audience saying “wow.”

Speech and language processing

Speech-to-text and text-to-speech : AI translates your presentation in real-time, connecting with diverse audiences and shattering language barriers.

Language translation: Break language barriers and reach the world. AI translates your presentations in real-time for a global audience.

Audience engagement

Chatbots and Q&A assistants: Let AI handle the Q&A. Chatbots answer questions instantly, stirring audience interaction and keeping the energy high.

Sentiment analysis: AI taps into your audience’s emotions, suggesting tweaks to ensure your message resonates with everyone.

Personalization

Recommendation systems: No more one-size-fits-all presentations. Using recommendation systems, AI tailors your content to your audience’s preferences, ensuring your humor hits the mark and your message resonates deeply.

Data visualization

Automated data analysis: Picture this: you throw a mountain of numbers at AIand it effortlessly extracts the hidden gems, uncovering patterns and insights. This information goldmine lets you craft compelling narratives and present your findings with the confidence of a seasoned data scientist.

Dynamic infographics: Tools like Venngage’s AI Infographic Generator breathe life into numbers with interactive infographics that keep them glued.

Rehearsal and feedback

Speech analysis: AI coaches your delivery, analyzing your speech patterns and suggesting improvements that’ll make you sound smooth and confident.

Virtual coach: Need a practice partner? AI provides personalized feedback, helping you refine your message and polish your presentation into a masterpiece.

Speech recognition for accessibility: AI translates your words into text, making your presentation accessible to everyone. No more leaving anyone behind!

Automatic subtitling: AI automatically adds subtitles, ensuring your message reaches even non-native speakers.

Accessible design tools: Don’t let accessibility be an afterthought! Tools like Venngage’s AI accessible design tool seamlessly weave accessibility features into your presentation creation. Color contrast checkers, alt text suggestions and keyboard navigation enhancements ensure no one gets left behind in your captivating story.

Social media integration

Social media analytics: AI analyzes audience engagement across social platforms, guiding you on how to tailor your presentation for maximum impact.

Related: How Can AI Use Data to Predict Design Trends?

With the introduction of state-of-the-art AI presenting tools, 2024 is full of potential. The incorporation of automated design tools, natural language creation and collaborative editing elements enhances the presentation experience even more in today’s technologically advanced world.

These 10 AI presentation tools represent a significant step forward in crafting impactful and engaging presentations. However, it’s crucial to remember that this is just the beginning. The field of AI-powered presentations is constantly evolving, offering exciting possibilities for the future.

So, as we look forward to 2024, immerse yourself into the world of AI and the tools to simplify your planning and presentation. Save time and get more done by embracing the evolution of AI presentation tools

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Save time from designing and let AI do the work for you
Customize templates to match your brand or industry
Create interactive slides that keep your students engaged through sessions
Break down complex topics with informative and fun presentations
Design educational presentations in minutes, not hours

Sales Teams

Create a library of customizable templates for team members to use
Design slides that professionally showcase your products and services
Customize presentations to suit different prospects and sales use cases

Consultants

Generate presentations that will impress VCs and investors
Use data-driven design to get the best presentation design options
Create presentations that are built with your brand and mission in mind

Event Planners

Design presentations to outline event schedules, details and budgets
Generate easy-to-follow slides so teams are informed on event details or changes
Prepare persuasive sponsorship decks without any design skills
Save time and quickly craft client and prospect presentations
Add strategies and recommendations with minimal design effort
Customize each presentation to your client's branding

Questions About the Presentation Maker

How can i create an account with visme, how much does it cost to create a presentation with the presentation maker app, can i create animated projects, is it possible to make interactive projects with the presentation maker, how do i present my slide deck, how can i create a slide deck in a few minutes, what our users say about us.

“After trying tools like Canva and Adobe Spark, we picked Visme. Nothing else matched the flexibility, capabilities or ease of use.”

“Visme is cost efficient and helps in saving time. As a small organization, we have limited resources, and Visme has been a good solution for that.”

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Presentation Skills: The Essential Abilities You Need to Deliver Engaging and Impactful Presentations

Delivering a powerful presentation isn’t just about having great content. It’s about how effectively you communicate your ideas, engage your audience, and leave a lasting impact.

Mastering presentation skills is key to succeeding in business meetings, sales pitches, conferences, or any other scenario where you need to deliver information clearly and confidently. Here’s a breakdown of the essential presentation skills that will help you elevate your performance.

1. Effective Communication: The Core of Every Successful Presentation

Clear and concise communication is the foundation of any presentation. Your ability to express ideas in a way that’s easily understood and remembered is what differentiates a good presenter from a great one.

Simplifying complex ideas and presenting them in a structured, logical flow.

How to Develop it:

Practice speaking clearly and at a moderate pace. Use straightforward language and avoid jargon unless your audience is familiar with it.

2. Storytelling: Engage and Captivate Your Audience

Humans are wired to respond to stories. Incorporating storytelling into your presentations helps you connect with your audience on an emotional level, making your message more relatable and memorable.

Crafting a compelling narrative that aligns with your presentation’s goals.

When structuring your presentation, think about how you can weave real-life examples, anecdotes, or success stories into your content to make it more engaging.

3. Audience Engagement: Keeping Their Attention from Start to Finish

Even the best content won’t matter if your audience loses interest. Strong presentation skills include the ability to keep your audience engaged throughout your talk.

Using techniques like asking questions, incorporating interactive elements, and responding to audience feedback.

During your presentation, periodically check in with your audience. Use polls, ask questions, or invite them to share their thoughts, keeping the session dynamic and interactive.

4. Body Language: Conveying Confidence and Authority

Non-verbal communication plays a crucial role in how your message is received. Your posture, gestures, and facial expressions can either enhance or detract from your message.

Using open body language, maintaining eye contact, and leveraging gestures to emphasize key points.

Practice presenting in front of a mirror or record yourself. Pay attention to your posture, hand movements, and facial expressions. Aim for a confident stance with controlled, purposeful gestures.

5. Adaptability: Adjusting on the Fly

Even the most carefully planned presentations can run into unexpected issues. Being adaptable allows you to handle disruptions, audience questions, or technical glitches with composure.

Thinking on your feet and modifying your approach based on audience reactions or unforeseen circumstances.

Prepare backup plans for potential issues and practice scenarios where things go off-script. Stay flexible and be ready to shift your focus if necessary.

6. Visual Design: Enhancing Your Message with Compelling Visuals

Visual aids, when used correctly, can significantly enhance your presentation. Good presentation skills include designing slides and other visuals that are clear, appealing, and support your message.

Creating slides that highlight key points without overwhelming your audience.

Use tools like Canva or PowerPoint to design clean, minimalist slides. Stick to key visuals and avoid cluttering your presentation with too much text or overly complex graphics.

7. Time Management: Staying On Track and Respecting Your Audience’s Time

Effective time management ensures that you cover all your content without running over or rushing through important points.

Pacing your presentation to fit within the allotted time while delivering all key information.

Rehearse with a timer to refine your pacing. Plan buffer time for questions or discussions, and be prepared to adjust your delivery based on real-time conditions.

8. Handling Questions and Feedback: Navigating Interactions with Ease

Q&A sessions or spontaneous audience questions are common in most presentations. Handling these interactions gracefully is a critical skill.

Listening carefully, responding clearly, and managing difficult or unexpected questions professionally.

Prepare for likely questions in advance. Practice maintaining your composure when addressing challenging or unexpected queries, and always keep your responses respectful and concise.

Mastering these presentation skills takes practice, but they are essential for anyone looking to deliver impactful presentations consistently. Whether you’re presenting to a small group of colleagues or addressing a large audience, honing these skills will help you communicate your ideas effectively, engage your listeners, and leave a lasting positive impression.

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