Microsoft PowerPoint vs Google Slides

Microsoft PowerPoint9.2Visit Google Slides9.0Visit

Higher score Microsoft PowerPoint #3 in AI Presentation Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan Visit PowerPoint

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Google Slides #5 in AI Presentation Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial Visit Google Slides

• Microsoft PowerPoint fits best

  Power users needing AI slides across devices

• Google Slides fits best

  Teams wanting affordable collaborative AI slides

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft PowerPoint 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Google Slides 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#3 in AI Presentation Software	#5 in AI Presentation Software
Best for	Power users needing AI slides across devices	Teams wanting affordable collaborative AI slides
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$7/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	5 integrations	6 integrations
Specs
Generation inputs	prompt, outline, pasted text, Word document, PDF	Not checked yet
Slide limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, BMP	Not checked yet
Brand controls	Advanced	Not checked yet
Collaboration	Enterprise	Not checked yet
Presentation formats	PowerPoint Presentation (.pptx), PowerPoint Show (.ppsx), OpenDocument Presentation (.odp)	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Copilot generates and refines slides from prompts, outlines, text, and files Brand Kit and organizational templates support consistent slide design Co-authoring, Speaker Coach, and accessibility recommendations are built in	Free access with a Google Account and offline editing Real-time co-editing, comments, and sharing permissions Imports and edits PowerPoint files; works with Google Workspace services
Cons	Desktop apps and added capabilities require a Microsoft 365 subscription Copilot availability varies by region, subscription, and account eligibility Its Microsoft-centered storage and collaboration fit may not suit every ecosystem	Advanced Gemini features may require eligible plans or add-ons AI presentation capabilities are less central than the slide editor Business plan pricing is per user and rises across tiers
Our verdict	PowerPoint is presentation software for creating, editing, presenting, and sharing slide decks, with web, desktop, and mobile apps. Copilot can generate presentations from prompts, outlines, pasted text, and supported files, then help… Read the review →	Google Slides is a web-based presentation app for individuals, schools, teams, and organizations that need to create, format, and share slide decks. It supports text, images, video, shapes, lines, animations, templates, and editable… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft PowerPoint — where it wins

  • Copilot generates and refines slides from prompts, outlines, text, and files
  • Brand Kit and organizational templates support consistent slide design
  • Co-authoring, Speaker Coach, and accessibility recommendations are built in

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop apps and added capabilities require a Microsoft 365 subscription
  • Copilot availability varies by region, subscription, and account eligibility
  • Its Microsoft-centered storage and collaboration fit may not suit every ecosystem

• Google Slides — where it wins

  • Free access with a Google Account and offline editing
  • Real-time co-editing, comments, and sharing permissions
  • Imports and edits PowerPoint files; works with Google Workspace services

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced Gemini features may require eligible plans or add-ons
  • AI presentation capabilities are less central than the slide editor
  • Business plan pricing is per user and rises across tiers

• Microsoft PowerPoint9.2/10 · Free plan

  A mature, cross-platform slide editor with Copilot, brand controls, and collaboration.

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• Google Slides9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A collaborative slide editor with a free tier, PowerPoint support, and Gemini-assisted creation.

  Visit Google SlidesFull verdict →