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Shower

Free#91 of 93 in Presentation Software

Shower: A focused, code-first option for developers who want lightweight HTML slide decks. Ranked #91 of 93 in Presentation Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for developers creating lightweight HTML slide decks.

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Developers creating lightweight HTML slide decks
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- HTML, CSS and vanilla JavaScript authoring
- CLI tools for creating, bundling and publishing decks
- Separate engine with Ribbon and Material themes
Where it doesn't
- No built-in collaboration features
- No AI features or common office file workflows
- Web-based approach lacks integrations and verified offline access

Our verdict on Shower

Shower is an open-source presentation engine for developers, technical presenters and designers who are comfortable editing web files. Instead of offering a hosted visual editor, it uses HTML, CSS and vanilla JavaScript to create slide decks that run in modern browsers. Its presentation engine is separate from its themes, and the project includes Ribbon and Material themes for starting points. Keyboard navigation, presentation controls, slide management, progress bars and timers support live presenting, while printable and exportable presentations extend the format beyond the browser.

For a code-first workflow, the command-line tool is a notable strength. It supports creating, serving, bundling, archiving, converting and publishing presentations, giving technical teams a way to manage decks alongside other web files and development processes. The browser format also makes HTML, CSS and JavaScript available for presentation design and behavior. Shower fits particularly well when control over markup, styling and lightweight distribution matters more than a visual authoring interface.

The trade-off is its narrow focus. Shower does not provide built-in collaboration, AI features, common office file workflows or integrations, so teams expecting shared editing or connections to a broader presentation ecosystem should choose another product. Its web-based delivery also makes it less suitable for buyers who require established offline access. Choose Shower for developer-led presentations, technical talks and customizable browser slide decks; choose a conventional office or hosted presentation platform when collaboration, integrations or non-code authoring are priorities.

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Shower pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Shower fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
AI assistance	Not verified
Real-time collaboration	Not verified
PowerPoint import	Not verified
PowerPoint export	Not verified
Offline access	Not verified
Presenter mode	Yes
Supported platforms	web
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	shwr.me
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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