Figma Slides vs Genially

Figma Slides is a presentation tool for making and delivering decks, included with seats on every Figma plan. Teams can collaborate through chat, audio, comments, presenter notes, and shared presenting control. Decks can include polls, voting, alignment scales, interactive prototypes, and embedded YouTube videos. AI can revise text tone or length and add presenter notes, while FigJam boards can be converted into presentation outlines. Figma Design libraries provide shared components, variables, and styles, and templates are available from Figma and its community. Slides can be imported from and exported to PowerPoint, and presenter mode is supported. Decks can be preloaded for offline presenting, although offline access is listed as unavailable. Starter is free with limited access to Figma products, unlimited drafts, and up to 500 AI credits per month. Professional Collab seats cost $3 a month; Professional Dev and Full seats cost 12.00 USD and $16 a month, respectively. It is listed for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Genially is a cloud-based web app for creating interactive presentations, courses, quizzes and games. Users add interactions and animations by selecting elements and choosing actions, without coding. The platform includes thousands of customizable templates, illustration tools, presentation design, a Brand Kit and real-time collaboration, with simultaneous editing and comments on drafts or published content. Analytics report visits, responses and interactions. AI tools generate content, and Genially says user data and designs are not used to train AI models. Courses can publish to LMS or LXP platforms through LTI 1.3, SCORM 1.2 or an iframe, including Moodle, Canvas and Google Classroom integrations. Genially states SOC 2 Type 2 certification and GDPR, FERPA and COPPA compliance; data is stored in AWS Ireland and encrypted in transit and at rest. The web-only product has a Free plan at free, with 1,000+ templates and resources, 2 GB storage and 500 AI credits yearly. Paid plans are billed annually.