Calligra Stage vs Google Slides
Calligra Stage
calligra.orgGoogle Slides
workspace.google.comSide by side
| Figure | Calligra Stage | Google Slides |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $7/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · Presentation software | 7.4 (#77) | 9.0 (#7) |
| Spec score · Design tools | 7.3 (#128) | 8.5 (#52) |
| Spec score · Graphic Design Software | 7.3 (#133) | 8.5 (#52) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Calligra Stage is a presentation application for creating slides with graphics, text, charts and images. | Google Slides is a browser-based presentation tool for creating and delivering presentations without installation. |
| Support | The KDE Applications page links to the Stage handbook, a forum and the #calligra chat room for help. | Google Workspace customers receive support for Google Slides as one of its web-based Drive and Docs editor services. |
Plans
Google Slides
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Google SlidesFree
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Calligra Stage
Calligra Stage has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Google Slides
Google Slides is a browser-based presentation tool for creating and delivering presentations without installation. Anyone with a Google Account can create slides, and the service runs on the web, Android, and iOS. Users can start with templates and add videos, animations, transitions, GIFs, and stickers. Gemini in Slides can summarize content, generate slides from prompts and Drive content, and create images. Collaborators can edit live, comment, use live pointers, and control who can view, comment on, or edit a presentation. Slides can also be accessed, created, and edited offline. It can import or directly edit Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and import Canva presentations online. Users can present through Google Meet, add speaker spotlight, or record presentations on some Workspace plans. Google offers a free plan; paid plans start at $7/user/mo, with a 14-day trial. Some capabilities require a Workspace plan or add-on. Google says Slides data is encrypted by default and describes additional security and privacy controls.