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presenterm vs reveal.js
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 LinuxMacWindows
presenterm combines Markdown authoring with terminal presentation features across three operating systems. Its export, diagram, formula, and speaker-note options cover several presentation workflows, while code execution and terminal image requirements need attention.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
reveal.js provides a flexible, free way to build interactive web presentations. Its setup choices and browser foundation suit technical authors who want control over slide behavior.
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| presenterm | reveal.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | reveal.js |
| Website | github.com | revealjs.com |
| On presentation software | #52 of 93 | #48 of 93 |
presenterm: what it does well
- Free plan and open-source BSD-2-Clause license
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Supports Mermaid, D2, LaTeX, and Typst
- Exports presentations to HTML and PDF
- Offers presenter mode and speaker notes
What to know first
- Remote images are unsupported by design
- PDF export requires WeasyPrint
- Code execution must be explicitly enabled
- Images require supported terminal graphics protocols
reveal.js: what it does well
- Free open-source framework
- Markdown and JavaScript authoring
- Speaker View with notes and timers
- PDF export and LaTeX support
- Offline and touch navigation
What to know first
- Full setup requires Node.js 20.19.0 or later
- Iframe previews depend on embedding permissions
- Browser-based presentation framework
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