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Apple Keynote vs PowerPoint for the web
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 iPhoneMac
Keynote provides free core tools for building, editing, and presenting slides, with several export formats and collaboration options. Apple Creator Studio adds premium content and features for $12.99/mo, with some capabilities requiring a compatible device.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
PowerPoint for the web covers browser-based presentation creation, editing, and real-time collaboration, with several file formats supported for editing and export. Its web editor has limits for charts, equations, and PC media insertion.
Visit PowerPoint for the webThe facts
| Apple Keynote | PowerPoint for the web | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Microsoft 365 Personal: $99.99 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | PowerPoint for the web |
| Website | support.apple.com | powerpoint.cloud.microsoft |
| On presentation software | #16 of 93 | #12 of 93 |
Apple Keynote: what it does well
- Core presentation work and collaboration are free
- Imports and exports PowerPoint files
- Exports to PDF, HTML, movies, and images
- Supports multiple presenters
- Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro
What to know first
- Some premium features require a subscription
- Some features need an Apple Intelligence-capable device
- iCloud-shared files are limited to 4 GB
PowerPoint for the web: what it does well
- Automatically saves changes
- Multiple authors can work simultaneously
- Opens files up to 2 GB
- Exports to .pptx, .pdf, .odp, and JPEG
- Available on web, Android, and iOS
What to know first
- Cannot insert charts or equations in the web version
- PC video and audio insertion requires desktop PowerPoint
- Free plan includes 5 GB cloud storage
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