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Speaker Deck vs Storydoc
Both stand on presentation sharing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose Speaker Deck to publish PDF presentations and share them through links or embeds, with a Free option or Pro privacy and publishing controls. Look elsewhere if you need to upload presentation files in a format other than PDF.
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Free plan ExtensionWeb
Storydoc brings document generation, personalization, and engagement tracking together for business presentations and documents. Check the slide cap and export formats first: it does not export PowerPoint files, and PDFs lose interactive elements.
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| Speaker Deck | Storydoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro (yearly): $80 a year | Starter: $237.60 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | speakerdeck.com | storydoc.com |
| On presentation sharing software | #21 of 27 | #17 of 27 |
Speaker Deck: what it does well
- Share decks by link or embed them on websites.
- WordPress block, iframe, JavaScript, and oEmbed options are available.
- Pro adds password protection and private URLs.
- Pro includes scheduled publishing, slide notes, collections, and resource links.
- Viewer analytics and custom branding are available.
What to know first
- Only PDF presentations are accepted.
- Free accounts are capped at 10 uploads per day and 100 total.
- Free uploads have a 150 MB maximum file size.
Storydoc: what it does well
- Generates structured documents with AI
- Personalizes content with dynamic fields and CRM data
- Tracks opens, clicks, and scrolling
- Includes brand controls and PDF export
- Offers web access and a Chrome extension
What to know first
- Templates are limited to 20 slides
- PowerPoint export is not supported
- PDFs do not retain animations or embedded videos
- Pro costs $36 a month billed annually
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