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Online services for quickly creating modern and visually appealing presentations

Preparing a clear, informative presentation for study or work is no longer difficult — there are plenty of web services that automate design, integrate multimedia, and support collaboration. Many companies prefer tools that include a free plan or at least a demo period, since it makes it easier to try several options. In this selection, we’ll look at the most popular platforms, dividing them into free and paid.

Free or Freemium Services

  • Google Slides. Google’s online platform allows you to insert videos, charts, and animations, import templates from PowerPoint, and communicate with colleagues thanks to the built-in chat and presenter mode. Work is done via a browser, so large presentations may sometimes load more slowly.
  • Canva. A service with a wide selection of free layouts and an image library. Presentations are created online, easily shared, and co-edited with colleagues. Full PowerPoint editing isn’t supported, but thanks to a recent update, Canva’s AI assistant is available in 16 languages (English, Spanish, German, etc.).
  • WPS Presentation. Part of the WPS Office suite. It supports PowerPoint files without losing animations or videos, offers many ready-made templates, and has an interface similar to Microsoft Office. The main drawback is ads in the free version.
  • LibreOffice Impress. A completely free alternative to PowerPoint with hundreds of templates and the ability to import Keynote files. The lack of built-in collaboration and cloud storage are its main limitations.
  • SlideDog. A program for live presentations that lets you combine PowerPoint, PDF, Prezi, video, and other media into one flow. It is easy to set up, supports polls, an audience chat, remote control, and playlists. Drawbacks: outdated design and activation on only two devices; the free version is limited by demo time.
  • Visme. A cloud-based editor that, in addition to slides, allows you to create infographics and social media posts. It supports generative AI to build presentations from descriptions, interactive quizzes, animations, and collaboration. The free version contains basic features, but AI capabilities can be unstable at times.
  • Pear Deck. A service for teachers that integrates with Google Slides, Teams, and other platforms. It allows adding quizzes, drag-and-drop tasks, discussions, collecting analytics, and offering different levels of support for students. A free plan is available, but slide design is limited.
  • Genially. An online platform for creating gamified presentations with tips, pop-ups, quizzes, or even “escape rooms.” It is easy to use, has a large template library, and offers a free plan, but most high-quality templates are available only in paid tiers.

Paid Tools with Trial Periods

  • iSpring Suite. A PowerPoint add-on for building interactive courses and quizzes. It allows creating video lectures, adding tests, and generating text with AI; it adapts slides to different screens and includes a large content library. A 14-day free trial is available, while a full license starts from $970/year.
  • Prezi. The platform offers a non-traditional approach: a presentation is built on a single canvas with zoom and navigation between objects. The service supports PowerPoint import, provides access to maps and charts, and generates content with AI. Available in nine languages, including English, Spanish, and German. Downsides: a rather steep learning curve and a limited free period.
  • Mentimeter. An online service for creating interactive polls, quizzes, and word clouds in real time. It generates slides with AI, integrates with Teams and Zoom, and provides live feedback from the audience. A free plan is available, but advanced features require a subscription starting at $143.88/year.
  • Nearpod. A cloud platform for remote teaching and learning: it supports polls, quizzes, drag-and-drop exercises, feedback collection, and integrates with Google Classroom and Teams. After the free tier, paid plans start at $159/year.
  • FlowVella. Designed for Apple devices, especially iPad kiosks: it provides dynamic navigation, analytics, video and PDF support, and collaboration features. The free trial lets you create only four presentations; paid plans start at $60/year.
  • IntuiFace. A professional tool for building multi-touch installations: it includes “if/then” triggers, analytics, an API, PowerPoint and CRM integrations, and multi-screen support. However, it has a complex interface, no free plan, and costs from $990/year.
  • Beautiful.ai. A service with generative AI for automatic presentation design. Just add text and images, and the system will choose the design, add narration, and allow export to PowerPoint. There’s no free plan, only a 14-day trial; subscriptions start from $144/year.

A Few Tips for Choosing

When selecting a tool, pay attention to the format (cloud-based or local), language support, and collaboration features. Free services are suitable for personal or educational tasks, while paid tools provide more advanced features and analytics. If you need to present to a large audience or integrate presentations into a website, a reliable infrastructure is essential. For many companies, it is important to combine cloud services with their own projects where hosting or dedicated servers are required to ensure stability and data protection.

Modern presentation tools can significantly improve communication efficiency and save time. Try several platforms to find the most convenient one for you, and remember: if your projects require scaling or stable infrastructure, having reliable hosting is always the foundation for future growth.