Google Slides vs Kova
Google Slides
workspace.google.comKova
kova.mdSide by side
| Figure | Google Slides | Kova |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 1 |
| Spec score · Presentation software | 9.0 (#7) | 7.7 (#65) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Slides supports add-ons and developer tools, and the Workspace Marketplace lists apps that work directly with Slides, including Nearpod and Lucidchart. | Kova supports YouTube embeds and QR poll shortcodes, and its documentation lists importing from PowerPoint, a URL, or Marp. |
| Offline access | Users can access, create, and edit Slides without an internet connection. | Yes |
| Security | Google says Slides data is encrypted by default and protected by measures including advanced client-side encryption, anti-abuse measures, and privacy controls. | The maker says the code is publicly auditable, release binaries are linked to their source commits, and the repository is scanned by Snyk. |
| Support | Google Workspace customers receive support for Google Slides as one of its web-based Drive and Docs editor services. | The maker lists support at [email protected] and directs users to GitHub issues for bugs and feature requests. |
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.