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Microsoft PowerPointGoogle Slides
Freemium

Can be tried for free; full use and Copilot features come with a Microsoft 365 plan.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Android, iOS, Web
  • Thousands of customizable templates
  • Real-time sharing and collaboration
  • Real-time collaboration on presentations
  • Slide templates for many uses
  • Full feature set requires a Microsoft 365 subscription
  • AI features depend on Microsoft's cloud services
  • Requires a Google account
  • Presentations are stored on Google's servers
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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