Zoho Show vs Google Slides

Zoho Show9.0Visit Google Slides8.9Visit

Higher score Zoho Show #3 in Presentation Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Zoho Show

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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

• Zoho Show fits best

  Free collaborative presentation teams

• Google Slides fits best

  Google Workspace users

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Show 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Google Slides 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Presentation Software	#4 in Presentation Software
Best for	Free collaborative presentation teams	Google Workspace users
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$7/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	15 days	14 days
Free trial length	15 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations	8 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Show 6/6 · Google Slides 0/6
AI assistance	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Real-time collaboration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
PowerPoint import	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
PowerPoint export	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Presenter mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes real-time collaboration and unlimited cloud storage Supports PPTX import/export, offline work, and presenter mode Available across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome	Free plan includes presentation creation and collaboration Real-time co-editing, comments, and sharing permissions PowerPoint compatibility, recording, offline access, and mobile apps
Cons	Professional plan pricing is not shown as a fixed amount Advanced team controls are limited to the Professional Plan Integrations focus mainly on Zoho products, Chrome, and Zoho Survey	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	Zoho Show is presentation software for individuals, teams, and organizations that create, edit, share, publish, and present slide decks. Its Free Plan targets collaborative teams with 100+ templates and slides, unlimited cloud storage,… 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

• Zoho Show — where it wins

  • Free plan includes real-time collaboration and unlimited cloud storage
  • Supports PPTX import/export, offline work, and presenter mode
  • Available across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional plan pricing is not shown as a fixed amount
  • Advanced team controls are limited to the Professional Plan
  • Integrations focus mainly on Zoho products, Chrome, and Zoho Survey

• 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

• Zoho Show9.0/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A capable free option for teams that need collaboration, offline work, and PPTX support.

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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 →