Figma Slides vs Microsoft PowerPoint
Figma Slides
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| Figure | Figma Slides | Microsoft PowerPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3/mo | $0.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 19 | 15 |
| Spec score · Presentation software | 9.0 (#10) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Spec score · Graphic Design Software | 8.6 (#50) | 9.0 (#25) |
| Spec score · Design tools | 8.6 (#49) | 9.0 (#23) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | No | Office apps can be used without an internet connection when fully installed on a computer. |
| Paid from | 3 | 9.99 |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android | Microsoft 365 is compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and iOS; PowerPoint also has a web version. |
| Template Library | Figma provides high-quality slide templates and community presentation templates. | Yes |
Plans
Figma Slides
- StarterFree
- Professional — Full seat$16 a month
- Professional — Dev seat$12 a month
- Professional — Collab seat$3 a month
- Organization — Full seat$55 a month
- Organization — Dev seat$25 a month
- Organization — Collab seat$5 a month
- Enterprise — Full seat$90 a month
- Enterprise — Dev seat$35 a month
- Enterprise — Collab seat$5 a month
Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99 a month
- Microsoft PowerPointFree
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic$7 a year
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot$23.50 a year
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot$32 a year
In their own words
Figma Slides
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.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint helps users create, design and share presentations across web, desktop and mobile versions for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It offers thousands of customizable templates, and users can write or draw on slides and convert input into text or shapes. Presentations can be shared for real-time collaboration with comments and @mentions. Copilot can rewrite, reorganize or add slides, while Speaker Coach provides feedback on pace and vocabulary. Accessibility Assistant suggests adjustments to format, color and word choice; Cameo supports prerecorded video alongside slides. The free web tier includes basic tools, sharing, collaboration, dictation and 5 GB of storage. Microsoft 365 subscriptions bundle PowerPoint with apps including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive and Teams. Personal costs $9.99 a month with 1 TB storage; Family costs $12.99 a month with up to 6 TB. Fully installed Office apps can work offline, but after at least 31 days without internet they cannot edit or create documents. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled.