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reveal.js vs Slidev: catalog facts
reveal.js	Slidev
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source.
Web	Command line
Slides written in HTML or Markdown, easy to version Speaker notes, PDF export and code highlighting	Slides written as Markdown text Decks fit into version control
Requires editing HTML or Markdown rather than a visual editor Advanced layouts need CSS knowledge	Requires comfort with Markdown and developer tooling Not suited to people who prefer a visual slide editor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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