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Apache OpenOffice Impress vs Slidev
Both stand on presentation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1
Impress covers presentation creation, file exchange, and presenter tools across the three listed desktop platforms. Choose it with the understanding that it does not offer real-time collaboration.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Slidev combines developer workflows with interactive presentation features and multiple export paths. Its Markdown-first approach is useful when presentations need code, web components, or static-site deployment.
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| Apache OpenOffice Impress | Slidev | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Apache OpenOffice Impress | Not published |
| Website | openoffice.org | sli.dev |
| On presentation software | #20 of 93 | #24 of 93 |
Apache OpenOffice Impress: what it does well
- Imports and saves PowerPoint .ppt and .pptx files.
- Presenter Screen can display notes, time, and upcoming slides.
- Offers Slides, Outline, Notes, and Handouts views.
- Free to use with no license fees.
- Available for Windows, GNU/Linux, and macOS.
What to know first
- Real-time collaboration is not supported.
- Flash .swf output may not suit every workflow.
Slidev: what it does well
- Markdown files work with Git versioning
- Supports live coding and syntax highlighting
- Vue, WebGL, APIs, and iframes supported
- Exports PDF, PPTX, PNG, and Markdown
- Includes presenter mode and recording
What to know first
- Standard PPTX text is not selectable
- Some editable PPTX elements remain pictures
- Designed primarily for developers
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