Genially vs Google Slides
Genially
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| Figure | Genially | Google Slides |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6/mo | $7/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 9 |
| Spec score · Presentation software | 8.7 (#19) | 9.0 (#7) |
| Spec score · Graphic Design Software | 8.6 (#47) | 8.5 (#52) |
| Spec score · Design tools | 8.6 (#46) | 8.5 (#52) |
| Collaboration | Multiple users can edit the same project simultaneously, and teams can comment on drafts and published content. | People can edit together live, comment, use live pointers, and control who can view, comment on, or edit a presentation. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Córdoba, Spain | Mountain View, California, United States |
| Presentation design | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Genially states it has SOC 2 Type 2 certification and complies with GDPR, FERPA, and COPPA. | Google says Slides data is encrypted by default and protected by measures including advanced client-side encryption, anti-abuse measures, and privacy controls. |
| Support | The Enterprise plan includes tailored onboarding and a dedicated Success Manager. | Google Workspace customers receive support for Google Slides as one of its web-based Drive and Docs editor services. |
| Template library | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Genially
- FreeFree
- Pro€6 a month
- Master€20 a month
- Author€40 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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
Genially
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.
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.