Instead of Apple Keynote
Apple Keynote alternatives
Apple Keynote gives Apple users a free way to create, view, edit, and collaborate on presentations. It combines Apple-designed themes with presentation and illustration tools, presenter notes, a customizable presenter display, and multi-presenter slideshows. PowerPoint files can be imported and edited, while finished presentations can be exported to PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, movies, or image files. Native support covers iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, with PC access through iCloud.com.
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Figma
by FigmaFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Collaborative presentations and branded visual design — Figma matches Keynote's collaborative presentation and illustration tools while adding Android, Windows, web access, and brand kits.
Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo (annual) Visit site - 2
Canva
by CanvaFree plan MacWindowsTemplate-led branded presentations across desktop platforms — Canva offers presentation, illustration, collaboration, and brand-kit tools on macOS and Windows, rather than Keynote's Apple-focused device range.
Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site - 3
Krita
by KritaFree plan AndroidLinuxMac+1Free illustration-focused presentation creation — Krita is entirely free and supports Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows, combining illustration with presentation design but no stated collaboration feature.
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Visme
by VismeFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Collaborative, branded presentations on web and desktop — Visme adds brand-kit tools and web access to presentation, illustration, and collaboration features across four platforms.
Free plan · paid from $12.25/user/mo (annual) Visit site - 5
ibisPaint
by ibisPaintFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Mobile drawing, manga, and detailed visual assets — ibisPaint is a social drawing app with over 47,000 brushes, 23,000 materials, filters, and manga tools rather than a slide presenter.
Free plan · paid from $4.49/mo Visit site - 6
Affinity
Free plan MacWindowsFree unrestricted vector, pixel, and layout design — Affinity provides unrestricted Pixel, Vector, and Layout tools for individuals, with desktop apps and no mobile app.
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Inkscape
Free plan Open source ExtensionLinuxMac+1Open-source vector illustration and technical diagrams — Inkscape is a free open-source SVG vector editor for logos, typography, diagrams, and flowcharts, not a presenter-focused slide app.
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OpenCharts
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Slaide
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Microsoft Sway
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arg.ai
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Figma Slides
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Slidev
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Deckyard
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb - 30
900Slides
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Alternatives become relevant when you want native apps beyond Apple's ecosystem, brand-focused design controls, or a workspace centered on illustration rather than presenting. Keynote's core work is free, but premium content and intelligence features are part of Apple Creator Studio at $12.99 per month, with some intelligence features requiring a compatible device. Compare platform coverage, templates, collaboration, and visual tools against how you deliver slides. Graphics-first products may offer different creative workflows, yet may not provide Keynote's presenter controls or PowerPoint import and export.
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