Side by side
Marp vs Slides
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 APIExtensionLinux+3
Marp offers a text-first workflow with themes, presentation mode, and several export paths. Review the browser and Node.js requirements if you plan to export through VS Code or the CLI.
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Free plan Web
Slides combines browser-based deck creation with AI editing, collaboration, and several ways to share presentations. Free accounts are limited to public decks, and the service requires an internet connection.
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| Marp | Slides | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Lite: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Slides |
| Website | marp.app | slides.com |
| On presentation software | #37 of 93 | #33 of 93 |
Marp: what it does well
- Markdown-based slide creation
- Exports HTML, PDF, and PowerPoint
- Presenter mode included
- VS Code preview and IntelliSense
- MIT-licensed open-source tools
What to know first
- VS Code for Web cannot export
- Browser required for extension exports
- Node.js use requires version 18 or later
- Untrusted workspaces limit HTML behavior
Slides: what it does well
- AI can draft content, rewrite text, and refine visuals.
- Supports PowerPoint import and export.
- Decks can be presented, shared, exported, embedded, or self-hosted.
- Team plan allows unlimited deck collaborators.
What to know first
- Free accounts can create public decks only.
- Using the service requires an internet connection.
- Lite limits storage to 1 GB and one collaborator per deck.