Microsoft PowerPoint is one software you should have on your computer, especially if you are the one who regularly does a presentation in the workplace or prospecting a client. But, what if you don’t have the PowerPoint software yet still want to make a presentation slide?
Turns out, there are plenty of alternative online apps that allow you to create a PowerPoint file even without PowerPoint software.
Here are some free web presentation apps that considered the best in the industry.
#1 PowerPoint Online
It is not surprising that Microsoft has released the web-based version of PowerPoint. This online tool has almost everything you need to make a beautiful slide. It shares the same similarity with its offline brother. You can add slides, choosing a template, adding animations, enable Slide Show, and handful other useful features.
PowerPoint Online is available for free by signing up to Microsoft account (I’m sure most of us already have). Then you can start using the tool by visiting the PowerPoint Online website.
#2 Google Slides
Google Slides is the most popular alternative for PowerPoint. It looks somewhat similar to PowerPoint Online but with fewer menus — providing a clean and simple interface that easy to learn. Besides creating a presentation slide, you can also export the file into PPTX format which can be rendered using Microsoft PowerPoint.
If you have a Google account, you automatically have the privilege to use Google Slides via its website. Your file will be saved to Google Drive in real-time while you editing it. Google Slides also comes with a variety of free templates that ready to use.
#3 Zoho Show
Zoho Show is another presentation web app that you can use to create a simple slide list. If Google Slides was so minimalistic, Zoho Show is even simpler than that. This means you can easily understand the function of each menu and create a presentation file faster.
It’s not only free, but also open-source where developers can modify the software according to their needs. Zoho Show comes with several file options to export, including PPT, PPTX, PPSX, and SXI. You only need to register to the Zoho website, then you can start using the tool right away!
BONUS: Visme, Prezi, & Slides
Looking for a modern presentation web app? Visme, Prezi, and Slides are probably the best tools for you. These presentation tools have a minimalistic approach that encourages you to use pre-made templates that available in their library. Therefore, you can make a beautiful slide easier and faster.
Of course, these are separated services and none of them are related to each other, but they share the same similarity you can expect; paid options, tons of templates, and the free version only have enough features to create a small presentation project.
Both Slides and Prezi start as low as $5 per month while Visme is way higher at $14 per month.
Alright. That’s the three web apps to create a PowerPoint file without actually having Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer.
Personally, I still prefer to use PowerPoint Online as the closest alternative for Microsoft PowerPoint. But I’m sure you have a different opinion on that regard.
So, how about you? Which tool do you love the most?
