Google Slides vs ONLYOFFICE Presentation Editor

Google Slides8.9Visit ONLYOFFICE Presentation Editor8.8Visit

Higher score Google Slides #4 in Presentation Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Google Slides

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ONLYOFFICE Presentation Editor #6 in Presentation Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ONLYOFFICE

• Google Slides fits best

  Google Workspace users

• ONLYOFFICE Presentation Editor fits best

  Open-source office deployments

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Side by side

Feature	Google Slides 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ONLYOFFICE Presentation Editor 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Presentation Software	#6 in Presentation Software
Best for	Google Workspace users	Open-source office deployments
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7/user/mo	$1,500 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	40+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Slides 0/6 · ONLYOFFICE Presentation Editor 6/6
AI assistance	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Real-time collaboration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
PowerPoint import	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
PowerPoint export	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Offline access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Presenter mode	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	web, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, self-hosted
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes presentation creation and collaboration Real-time co-editing, comments, and sharing permissions PowerPoint compatibility, recording, offline access, and mobile apps	Free desktop editors support offline work on Windows, Linux, and macOS. PowerPoint compatibility includes editing, import, and export capabilities. Real-time co-editing, comments, chat, AI, and presenter tools are included.
Cons	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	Enterprise licensing starts at a $1,500 one-time price. Online collaboration requires a supported cloud or server platform. Feature availability varies by deployment and platform.
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	ONLYOFFICE Presentation Editor is a browser-based tool for creating, viewing, and editing presentations. It is suited to open-source office deployments, distributed teams, and organizations that need PowerPoint-compatible work across web,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• ONLYOFFICE Presentation Editor — where it wins

  • Free desktop editors support offline work on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • PowerPoint compatibility includes editing, import, and export capabilities.
  • Real-time co-editing, comments, chat, AI, and presenter tools are included.

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise licensing starts at a $1,500 one-time price.
  • Online collaboration requires a supported cloud or server platform.
  • Feature availability varies by deployment and platform.

• Google Slides8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A capable free presentation tool with strong collaboration and Google Workspace fit.

  Visit Google SlidesFull verdict →
• ONLYOFFICE Presentation Editor8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad, open-source presentation editor with free offline apps and paid enterprise deployment.

  Visit ONLYOFFICEFull verdict →