Google Slides vs IBM Aspera on Cloud
Google Slides
workspace.google.com
IBM Aspera on Cloud
ibm.comSide by side
| Figure | Google Slides | IBM Aspera on Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | $1.07/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 6 |
| Spec score · Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (Cloud IaaS) Software | 8.6 (#3) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Spec score · Cloud Computing platform | 8.6 (#3) | 8.1 (#4) |
| Spec score · Infrastructure as a Service | 8.6 (#3) | 8.1 (#4) |
| Collaboration | People can edit together live, comment, use live pointers, and control who can view, comment on, or edit a presentation. | Users can send packages to individuals or groups, share files and folders, and configure access for outside users who do not have an Aspera on Cloud account. |
| Compliance | Google Workspace reports independent third-party security, privacy, and compliance audits and lists certifications and assessments including ISO, HIPAA, and FedRAMP. | IBM states that Aspera on Cloud meets IBM controls commensurate with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rule requirements; customers can contact IBM to arrange a Business Associate Addendum. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | Google Slides is a browser-based presentation tool for creating and delivering presentations without installation. | Aspera on Cloud is IBM's on-demand SaaS service for securely and reliably moving large files and data sets across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. |
| Paid from | 7 | 1.07 |
| Support | Google Workspace customers receive support for Google Slides as one of its web-based Drive and Docs editor services. | IBM directs Aspera on Cloud users to its Help Center and IBM Support portal for documentation and support cases. |
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
IBM Aspera on Cloud
- Free 14-day trialPriced on request
- Pay As You Go$1.07 a month
- Essentials Edition$22.10 a month
- Standard Plus$660 a month
- Free 14-day trialFree
- Lite$11,916 a year
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.
IBM Aspera on Cloud
IBM Aspera on Cloud has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.