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Top Presentation Software like Keynote

The most popular alternative to Keynote is Microsoft PowerPoint, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Keynote are Google Slides, Pitch, Prezi, and Canva.

Most alternatives to Keynote are in the Presentation Software category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Microsoft PowerPoint

    4.7(583.8K) · App Store

    PowerPoint is the presentation app in Microsoft 365, whose .pptx format is the common exchange format for slides. It offers themes, animations and transitions, Designer layout suggestions, presenter view with speaker notes, live subtitles and recording, plus Copilot to draft decks in eligible plans. It runs on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, where a free version is available.

    10 Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives

    Pros

    • The .pptx format is the standard for exchanging slides
    • Extensive control over animations, transitions and layouts
    • Available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web

    Cons

    • The full desktop app requires a Microsoft 365 subscription
    • The free web version lacks many advanced features
    • Copilot deck drafting is only available in eligible plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Presentation Software
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantMicrosoft Office file compatibilityPresenter viewReal-time collaborationTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Microsoft PowerPoint

  2. Google Slides

    4.7(414.2K) · App Store

    Google Slides is Google's web-based presentation app, designed for building decks with teammates in real time. It includes themes, speaker notes and presenter view, works offline and imports and exports PowerPoint files. It is free with a Google account; paid Google Workspace plans add Gemini AI features such as generating images and slides.

    9 Google Slides alternatives

    Pros

    • Real-time co-editing and comments work smoothly in the browser
    • Free to use with any Google account
    • Imports and exports PowerPoint files

    Cons

    • Fewer animation and design options than PowerPoint or Keynote
    • Complex PowerPoint decks can lose formatting on import
    • Gemini AI features require a paid Workspace plan
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Presentation Software
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantMicrosoft Office file compatibilityOffline modePresenter viewReal-time collaborationTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Google Slides

  3. Pitch

    4.7(46) · App Store

    Pitch is a presentation tool from Berlin-based Pitch Software, built for teams that create decks together, from sales proposals to investor updates. It offers shared templates and brand settings, comments and slide assignments, link sharing with engagement analytics, and an AI agent that drafts decks from prompts and files. It runs in the browser, on desktop and on mobile, with a free plan and paid team tiers.

    9 Pitch alternatives

    Pros

    • Built for decks made as a team, with comments and slide assignments
    • Brand settings and shared templates keep decks consistent
    • Link sharing with analytics shows how viewers engage

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced animation options than PowerPoint or Keynote
    • Advanced team features are reserved for paid plans
    • Exporting to PowerPoint may not keep every design detail
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Presentation Software
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI slide generationAnalyticsPresenter viewReal-time collaborationTeam collaborationTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Pitch

  4. Prezi

    Prezi is a presentation tool known for its zoomable canvas, where topics are laid out on one large surface and the presentation moves between them instead of flipping linear slides. It also offers Prezi Video for appearing on camera next to your content, and AI help to turn text into a presentation. A free plan publishes presentations publicly with a watermark; paid plans add privacy and exports.

    9 Prezi alternatives

    Pros

    • Zoomable canvas offers a non-linear alternative to slides
    • Prezi Video puts you on camera next to your content
    • AI help turns text into a first presentation draft

    Cons

    • Free plan presentations are public and watermarked
    • Overused zoom effects can distract or disorient the audience
    • Designing a good canvas takes longer than building classic slides
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Presentation Software
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMac
    Features
    AI slide generationAnalyticsReal-time collaborationTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Prezi

  5. Canva

    4.9(3.6M) · App Store

    Canva is an online design editor built around drag-and-drop templates for social media graphics, presentations, posters, videos and documents. It targets non-designers and marketing teams, with a large stock library, brand kits, real-time collaboration and Magic Studio AI tools for creating and editing images and text. It runs in the browser and as desktop and mobile apps.

    12 Canva alternatives

    Pros

    • Huge template library makes design accessible to non-designers
    • Real-time collaboration and brand kits for marketing teams
    • Available on web, desktop and mobile, with Magic Studio AI tools

    Cons

    • Many templates, assets and AI features sit behind the Pro plan
    • Popular templates can make designs look like everyone else’s
    • Limited precision for print production or advanced vector work
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Graphic DesignPresentation Software
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Background removalBrand kitImage generationReal-time collaborationStock media libraryTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Canva

  6. Gamma

    4.8(1.1K) · App Store

    Gamma generates presentations, documents, social posts and simple websites from a prompt, notes or an imported file, using a card-based layout instead of fixed slides. Content can then be refined with an AI agent, themes and templates, shared as a link with viewer analytics or exported to PowerPoint, Google Slides or PDF. A free plan with limited AI credits is available.

    9 Gamma alternatives

    Pros

    • Generates decks, documents and simple sites from a prompt
    • Card-based layouts adapt well to any screen size
    • Shareable links with viewer analytics

    Cons

    • The free plan has limited AI credits
    • The card format does not always translate well to PowerPoint
    • Generated content often needs editing to be accurate and on-brand
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Presentation SoftwareWebsite Builders
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantAI slide generationAnalyticsMicrosoft Office file compatibilityReal-time collaborationTemplates
    Visit websiteMore about Gamma

  7. Slidev

    49Kstars

    Slidev is an open source presentation tool that builds slide decks from a Markdown file, aimed at developers giving technical talks. It supports code highlighting, live code editing, Vue components, LaTeX, diagrams, themes and a presenter mode with notes, served locally and shown in the browser. Decks can be exported to PDF, PPTX or PNG, or built as a static site to host anywhere.

    7 Slidev alternatives

    Pros

    • Slides written in Markdown are easy to keep in version control
    • Code highlighting, live coding and Vue components suit technical talks
    • Free and open source, with PDF, PPTX and static site exports

    Cons

    • Requires Node.js and comfort with code, so not suited to non-developers
    • Custom layouts often mean writing CSS or Vue components
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Presentation Software
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinux
    Features
    Dark modeMarkdown supportPlugins & extensionsPresenter view
    Visit websiteMore about Slidev

  8. LibreOffice

    4.5Kstars

    LibreOffice is a desktop office suite maintained by The Document Foundation, with Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math. It uses the OpenDocument format natively and opens and saves Microsoft Office files. It is free for any use, works fully offline and can be extended with community extensions and templates.

    12 LibreOffice alternatives

    Pros

    • Free for any use, with no account or subscription
    • Full suite with Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw and Base
    • Native OpenDocument support and fully offline use

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated next to Microsoft 365
    • Complex Office files can lose formatting
    • No real-time collaboration in the desktop apps
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Office SuitesWord ProcessorsSpreadsheets & Databases
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinux
    Features
    Ad-freeMicrosoft Office file compatibilityOffline modePlugins & extensionsTemplatesTrack changes
    Visit websiteMore about LibreOffice

Keynote vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Keynote, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Keynote vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsCross-device syncMicrosoft Office file compatibilityPresenter viewReal-time collaborationTemplates
KeynoteFreeWeb, Mac, iPhone
Microsoft PowerPointFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
Google SlidesFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
PitchFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
PreziFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac
CanvaFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android

Keynote alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Keynote?

The most popular alternative to Keynote is Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft's presentation software for slides and slideshows. Other great alternatives are Google Slides, Pitch, Prezi, and Canva.

Is there a free alternative to Keynote?

Yes, 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Pitch, and Prezi.

Is there an open source alternative to Keynote?

Yes, 2 open source alternatives are listed, including Slidev and LibreOffice.

Is Keynote free?

Yes, Keynote is free to use.

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