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Decks.Studio vs OpenSlides
Both stand on animated 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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
Decks.Studio combines AI-assisted creation with editing, presentation, sharing controls, and multiple export formats. Consider the free plan's limits and note that its listed mobile apps are not yet available.
Visit Decks.Studio Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
OpenSlides focuses on code presentations, combining animated transitions and reveal controls with project organization and offline use. macOS users should account for the signing and notarization limitation.
Visit OpenSlidesThe facts
| Decks.Studio | OpenSlides | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $24 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | decks.studio | github.com |
| On animated presentation software | #3 of 25 | #7 of 25 |
Decks.Studio: what it does well
- Creates decks or documents from text, files, links, or voice
- Chat-based editing can be undone with one tap
- Browser-based live presenting uses a join code
- Supports controlled sharing and engagement insights
- Exports PDF, PowerPoint, Word, and narrated MP4
What to know first
- Free plan limits monthly decks and daily refinements
- Free plan has watermarked PDF and no PPTX/DOCX export
- iOS and Android apps are coming soon
- Pro costs $24 a month
OpenSlides: what it does well
- Magic Move animates changes between code states.
- Supports line-by-line code reveals and timing controls.
- Includes 16 syntax themes and light or dark presentation themes.
- Works offline, with projects kept on the user's computer.
- Free and MIT licensed.
What to know first
- macOS builds are ad-hoc signed.
- Full macOS notarization requires a paid Apple Developer certificate.
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