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iA PresenterGoogle Slides
Paid

One-time payment, with a free 7-day trial on Mac.

 Freemium

Free with a Google account; business use is offered through paid Google Workspace plans.

macOS, iOS Android, iOS, Web
  • Slides generated from plain written text
  • Speaker notes and teleprompter built in
  • Real-time collaboration on presentations
  • Slide templates for many uses
  • Apple platforms only
  • Less freeform layout control than PowerPoint or Keynote
  • Requires a Google account
  • Presentations are stored on Google's servers
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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