LibreOffice Impress vs Microsoft PowerPoint
LibreOffice Impress
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| Figure | LibreOffice Impress | Microsoft PowerPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 15 |
| Spec score · Presentation software | 9.5 (#3) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Spec score · Graphic Design Software | 9.2 (#11) | 9.0 (#25) |
| Spec score · Design tools | 9.2 (#11) | 9.0 (#23) |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2010 | 1975 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Redmond, Washington, USA |
| Illustration tools | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | GetApp reviewers most frequently cite Google Drive as a LibreOffice integration, rating that integration 4.4 out of 5. | Microsoft 365 plans bundle PowerPoint with apps including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, and Teams. |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Presentation design | Yes | Yes |
| Template library | Yes | Yes |
| Templates | Impress includes master-slide designs and supports downloading additional templates from the LibreOffice repository. | PowerPoint offers thousands of customizable templates. |
Plans
LibreOffice Impress
- Free and open sourceFree
- LibreOffice desktopFree
- LibreOffice Mac App Store$8.99, paid once
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
LibreOffice Impress
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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.