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LibreOffice Impress vs Microsoft PowerPoint
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 Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Impress offers presentation creation, templates, illustration tools, and offline editing at no listed charge. Its lack of real-time collaboration is an important limitation for teams editing together.
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PowerPoint combines slide creation and collaboration with presentation coaching, accessibility suggestions, and video options. The free web tier covers basic work, while Microsoft 365 plans add storage and bundled apps; note the renewal and offline-use conditions.
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| LibreOffice Impress | Microsoft PowerPoint | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | LibreOffice Mac App Store: $8.99, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 12 |
| Maker | LibreOffice Impress | Not published |
| Website | libreoffice.org | microsoft.com |
| On presentation software | #1 of 93 | #3 of 93 |
LibreOffice Impress: what it does well
- Free plan costs nothing.
- Includes templates and master slides.
- Supports offline editing and track changes.
- Desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- Real-time collaboration is not supported.
- Free plan is listed without a mobile-platform breakdown.
Microsoft PowerPoint: what it does well
- Free web tier includes sharing and real-time collaboration.
- Offers customizable templates and converted handwriting or drawings.
- Copilot can rewrite, reorganize, or add slides.
- Speaker Coach gives feedback on presentation delivery.
- Cameo supports prerecorded video alongside slides.
What to know first
- Free web storage is 5 GB.
- Offline editing stops after at least 31 days without internet.
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled.
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