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Head-to-head · Presentation Software

Microsoft PowerPoint vs Pitch

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Microsoft PowerPoint #1 in Presentation Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit PowerPoint
Pitch #15 in Presentation Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Pitch

Microsoft PowerPoint leads on 0 checks, Pitch on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft PowerPoint · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

Microsoft PowerPoint scores higher on our rubric for presentation software: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #15.

Microsoft PowerPoint is the better fit for all-purpose presentation work. Pitch is the better fit for branded business presentations.

  • Microsoft PowerPoint fits best

    All-purpose presentation work

  • Pitch fits best

    Branded business presentations

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft PowerPoint 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Pitch 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 7.9
Ranking #1 in Presentation Software #15 in Presentation Software
Best for All-purpose presentation work Branded business presentations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €10/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft PowerPoint 0/6 · Pitch 0/6
AI assistance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Real-time collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
PowerPoint import Not checked yet Not checked yet
PowerPoint export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Presenter mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free web plan includes sharing and real-time collaboration
  • Supports templates, custom artwork, animations, video, and speaker notes
  • Copilot, Speaker Coach, Brand Kits, and OneDrive synchronization add depth
  • Shared brand libraries keep templates and assets consistent
  • Real-time co-editing, comments, and slide assignments support teamwork
  • PowerPoint compatibility, API access, and engagement analytics broaden workflows
Cons
  • Desktop apps and Copilot require a Microsoft 365 Personal subscription
  • The free plan includes 5 GB of cloud storage
  • The listed integration is OneDrive
  • Custom fonts and PowerPoint exports start with the Plus plan
  • Advanced links, teamspaces, and pitch rooms vary by paid tier
  • Enterprise uses invoiced billing rather than a published per-user price
Our verdict

Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software for individuals, educators, businesses, and teams that need to create, edit, present, and share slide decks. It supports text, images, video, transitions, animations, shapes, SmartArt,…

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Pitch is a cloud-based presentation workspace for individuals, creative professionals, sales teams, and larger organizations. It brings slide creation, branded templates, shared brand assets, AI-assisted generation and editing,…

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  1. Microsoft PowerPointPresentation Software 9.4Free plan
  2. PitchPresentation Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft PowerPoint — where it wins

    • Free web plan includes sharing and real-time collaboration
    • Supports templates, custom artwork, animations, video, and speaker notes
    • Copilot, Speaker Coach, Brand Kits, and OneDrive synchronization add depth

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop apps and Copilot require a Microsoft 365 Personal subscription
    • The free plan includes 5 GB of cloud storage
    • The listed integration is OneDrive
  • Pitch — where it wins

    • Shared brand libraries keep templates and assets consistent
    • Real-time co-editing, comments, and slide assignments support teamwork
    • PowerPoint compatibility, API access, and engagement analytics broaden workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom fonts and PowerPoint exports start with the Plus plan
    • Advanced links, teamspaces, and pitch rooms vary by paid tier
    • Enterprise uses invoiced billing rather than a published per-user price
  • Microsoft PowerPoint9.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad presentation workspace spanning web, desktop, mobile, collaboration, AI, and rehearsal tools.

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  • Pitch7.9/10 · Free plan

    Pitch combines branded design, collaboration, AI editing, and sharing analytics.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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