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Slidev vs Deckset: catalog facts
Slidev	Deckset
Free Free and open source.	Paid Paid app with a free trial.
Command line	macOS, iOS
Slides written as Markdown text Decks fit into version control	Slides generated from plain Markdown Works with any text editor on Mac
Requires comfort with Markdown and developer tooling Not suited to people who prefer a visual slide editor	No Windows, Linux or Android version Less layout control than a traditional slide editor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
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 October 1, 2026

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