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Google Slides vs presenterm

Google Slides

workspace.google.com

presenterm

github.com

Side by side

FigureGoogle Slidespresenterm
Price from$7/moFree
Free planYesYes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WebYes—
Windows—Yes
macOS—Yes
Linux—Yes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Plans published91
Spec score · Presentation software9.0 (#7)7.8 (#58)
Free planYesYes
PurposeGoogle Slides is a browser-based presentation tool for creating and delivering presentations without installation.presenterm creates presentations in Markdown and runs them in a terminal.
SecurityGoogle says Slides data is encrypted by default and protected by measures including advanced client-side encryption, anti-abuse measures, and privacy controls.GitHub reports that the repository has no SECURITY.md policy and no published security advisories.
SupportGoogle Workspace customers receive support for Google Slides as one of its web-based Drive and Docs editor services.The README invites users to open an issue or pull request to have a talk using presenterm featured.

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

Google Slides pricing →

presenterm

  • Free and open sourceFree

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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.

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presenterm

presenterm has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.

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