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Head-to-head · Presentation Software

Apple Keynote vs Google Slides

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Apple Keynote #2 in Presentation Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Apple Keynote
Google Slides #4 in Presentation Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Google Slides

Apple Keynote leads on 0 checks, Google Slides 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 scoreApple Keynote · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Google Slides

Apple Keynote scores higher on our rubric for presentation software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Apple Keynote is the better fit for apple ecosystem users. Google Slides is the better fit for google Workspace users.

  • Apple Keynote fits best

    Apple ecosystem users

  • Google Slides fits best

    Google Workspace users

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Side by side

Feature Apple Keynote 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Google Slides 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #2 in Presentation Software #4 in Presentation Software
Best for Apple ecosystem users Google Workspace users
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $129/yr $7/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Apple Keynote 0/6 · Google Slides 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 creation, editing, viewing, and real-time collaboration
  • Apple-designed themes, animations, Magic Move, and media tools
  • PowerPoint compatibility plus iCloud browser access
  • Free plan includes presentation creation and collaboration
  • Real-time co-editing, comments, and sharing permissions
  • PowerPoint compatibility, recording, offline access, and mobile apps
Cons
  • Platform coverage centers on web, macOS, and iOS
  • AI features require an Apple Creator Studio subscription
  • Advanced features may suit presentation-focused users more than broad teams
  • Advanced Gemini features require eligible plans or add-ons
  • Paid plans bundle broader Workspace services beyond Slides
  • Some organization features are limited to higher-tier plans
Our verdict

Apple Keynote is presentation software for creating, editing, presenting, and sharing slide decks. It suits Apple ecosystem users who want Apple-designed themes, reusable layouts, media insertion, charts, tables, animations, transitions,…

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Google Slides is a web-based presentation application for individuals, schools, teams, and organizations. It supports creating and formatting slide decks with text, images, videos, shapes, lines, animations, templates, and editable…

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  1. Apple KeynotePresentation Software 9.1Free plan
  2. Google SlidesPresentation Software 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apple Keynote — where it wins

    • Free creation, editing, viewing, and real-time collaboration
    • Apple-designed themes, animations, Magic Move, and media tools
    • PowerPoint compatibility plus iCloud browser access

    Where it doesn't

    • Platform coverage centers on web, macOS, and iOS
    • AI features require an Apple Creator Studio subscription
    • Advanced features may suit presentation-focused users more than broad teams

  • Google Slides — where it wins

    • Free plan includes presentation creation and collaboration
    • Real-time co-editing, comments, and sharing permissions
    • PowerPoint compatibility, recording, offline access, and mobile apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced Gemini features require eligible plans or add-ons
    • Paid plans bundle broader Workspace services beyond Slides
    • Some organization features are limited to higher-tier plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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