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Photopia vs ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker

Both stand on photo slideshow makers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Photopia

Free trial MacWindows

Choose Photopia Creator for guided or flexible slideshow creation, or Director for its advanced editing controls and unlimited media and effects. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or cannot accommodate monthly license validation after registration.

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ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker

Free plan Windows

ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker offers varied templates, transitions, and publishing formats for Windows slideshow projects. Check the 500-image album limit and supported operating systems against your needs.

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The facts

PhotopiaThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onMac, WindowsWindows
Lowest paid planSilver Music Subscription Yearly: $80 a yearFree or on request
Plans published81
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitephotopia.nlthundershare.net
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Photopia: what it does well

  • Creator offers both an automatic wizard and from-scratch editing.
  • Imports media from a computer, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
  • Includes audio controls for cropping, crossfades, fades, and voiceovers.
  • Supports more than 50 publishing formats, including HD and 4K.
  • Director includes unlimited photos, videos, and effects.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan; the trial lasts 21 days.
  • Music subscriptions require a separate Creator or Director subscription.
  • Registered software must connect monthly to validate its license.

ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker: what it does well

  • More than 70 animated templates and 70 transitions.
  • Caption and clip-art options are included.
  • Supports WAV, MP3, and WMA background music.
  • Can publish HTML5 video and several other formats.
  • Supports Windows 11 through XP.

What to know first

  • Windows is the only listed platform.
  • Albums are limited to 500 images.
  • The listed product version is 6.7.0.

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