Google Slides
Google Slides: A capable, accessible presentation tool with a narrower graphic-design focus. Ranked #91 of 148 in Graphic Design Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for free collaborative presentations with Google integration.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forFree collaborative presentations with Google integration
- Free planYes
- Paid from$7/user/mo
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free presentation creation with templates and live co-editing
- Imports and edits Microsoft PowerPoint files
- Works across web, iOS, and Android with offline editing
Where it doesn't
- Focused on presentations rather than broad graphic design
- Advanced business features require Google Workspace plans
- Some recording and Gemini features depend on eligible plans
Our verdict on Google Slides
Google Slides is a browser-based presentation creation and delivery tool for individuals, teams, educators, and organizations. It supports templates, themes, layouts, backgrounds, fonts, color schemes, text, images, shapes, diagrams, and lines. Live co-editing, comments, sharing permissions, offline editing, and Microsoft PowerPoint support make it suitable for collaborative slide work, while mobile apps extend access beyond the browser.
The free option provides presentation creation through Google Accounts at no cost. Google Workspace plans add business capabilities: Business Starter costs $7 per user per month with annual billing and includes 30 GB pooled storage per user, business email, and Google Slides. Business Standard costs $14 per user per month with annual billing, adding 2 TB pooled storage per user and Gemini in Slides. Business Plus costs $22 per user per month with annual billing, offering 5 TB pooled storage per user and Vault. Enterprise includes Google Slides and data loss prevention, with contact-sales pricing. Published plans also show a 14-day free trial.
Its strongest fit comes from the Google ecosystem. Google Drive supports file access and storage, Google Meet supports presentation workflows, Canva is an integration, and add-ons extend Google Slides. Presentations can be created and edited on the web, iOS, and Android, with offline access and editing available. Eligible plans also support presentation recording and speaker spotlight, while Gemini can assist with slide and image generation. Choose Google Slides for collaborative presentations, Google Workspace alignment, and PowerPoint compatibility. Choose a more specialized graphic-design tool when illustration depth or broader visual design capabilities matter more than slide collaboration.
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Google Slides fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $7/user/mo |
| Template library | Yes |
| Presentation design | Yes |
| Illustration tools | Not verified |
| Brand kit | Not verified |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Desktop app | Not verified |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Google Meet, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, Slides add-ons |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | workspace.google.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Google Slides integrations
Google Slides lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Google Meet
- Google Drive
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Canva
- Slides add-ons
Alternatives to Google Slides
- Adobe Creative CloudA broad creative suite for teams that need design, video, collaboration, and asset management.9.4
- CanvaA broad template-based editor for creating and sharing varied visual content.9.3
- FigmaA shared workspace for interface design, prototyping, developer handoff and more.9.2
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Google Slides is ranked in 11 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Graphic Design Software.
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