Deckyard vs Google Slides
Deckyard
deckyard.euGoogle Slides
workspace.google.comSide by side
| Figure | Deckyard | Google Slides |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $7/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Spec score · Presentation software | 8.3 (#39) | 9.0 (#7) |
| Collaboration | Decks support per-person view, comment or edit permissions, slide comments, simultaneous editing and version history. | People can edit together live, comment, use live pointers, and control who can view, comment on, or edit a presentation. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Deckyard offers an MCP server and an embed SDK, while its homepage says connections to other applications still need to be built and tested. | Slides supports add-ons and developer tools, and the Workspace Marketplace lists apps that work directly with Slides, including Nearpod and Lucidchart. |
| Offline access | Yes | Users can access, create, and edit Slides without an internet connection. |
| Presenting | Presenter view includes notes, the next slide, a timer, per-slide pacing and a highlighter; audience features include polls and moderated Q&A. | Users can present from Google Meet, add speaker spotlight, and record presentations; these features are available on some Workspace plans. |
| Purpose | Deckyard is open-source presentation software with a visual editor for organisations. | Google Slides is a browser-based presentation tool for creating and delivering presentations without installation. |
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
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.