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

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