Side by side
Amazon Web Services (AWS) vs Google Slides
Both stand on infrastructure as a service. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Visit Amazon Web Services (AWS) Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Google Slides combines presentation creation, live collaboration, and offline editing, with a free option for Google Account holders. Check plan and add-on requirements for particular features; paid plans start at $7/user/mo, with a 14-day trial.
Visit Google SlidesThe facts
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Google Slides | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Business Starter: $7 per user a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Google Slides |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | workspace.google.com |
| On infrastructure as a service | #1 of 21 | #2 of 21 |
Amazon Web Services (AWS): what it does well
Google Slides: what it does well
- Anyone with a Google Account can create slides.
- Collaborators can edit and comment in real time.
- Can import or directly edit PowerPoint presentations.
- Offline access supports creating and editing.
- Templates, animations, videos, GIFs, and stickers are available.
What to know first
- Recording and speaker spotlight require some Workspace plans.
- Gemini visualization features require an add-on.
- Business Starter, Standard, and Plus cap at 300 users.
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