Microsoft PowerPoint vs Google Slides

Microsoft PowerPoint9.4Visit Google Slides8.9Visit

Higher score Microsoft PowerPoint #1 in Presentation Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit PowerPoint

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

• Microsoft PowerPoint fits best

  All-purpose presentation work

• Google Slides fits best

  Google Workspace users

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft PowerPoint 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Google Slides 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Presentation Software	#4 in Presentation Software
Best for	All-purpose presentation work	Google Workspace users
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
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft PowerPoint 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 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	Free plan includes presentation creation and collaboration Real-time co-editing, comments, and sharing permissions PowerPoint compatibility, recording, offline access, and mobile apps
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	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	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,… Read the review →	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 →

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

• 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

• Microsoft PowerPoint9.4/10 · Free plan

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

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• 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 →