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Slidev vs Keynote: catalog facts
Slidev	Keynote
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Available on Apple devices, with an optional Apple Creator Studio subscription covering…
Command line	macOS, iOS, Web
Slides written as Markdown text Decks fit into version control	Separate presenter window for video calls on Mac Browser version usable from Windows computers
Requires comfort with Markdown and developer tooling Not suited to people who prefer a visual slide editor	Native apps only for Apple devices Windows users are limited to the browser version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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