- Browser editing: Create, edit and present without desktop installation.
- Real-time collaboration: Edit, comment and suggest changes together.
- Drive integration: Store and share presentations through Google Drive.
- Templates and themes: Use built-in templates and presentation themes.
- Workspace administration: Paid Workspace plans add identity, storage and security controls.
Google Slides
Browser-based presentation tool for real-time collaboration and teamwork
Updated August 11, 2026
Google Slides Overview
Google Slides is a browser-based presentation editor that works with Google Drive. Users can create a deck from a blank file or template, add media and present it without installing a desktop application.
Several people can edit the same presentation at once, leave comments and suggest changes. Sharing controls and revision history make it practical for teams, classrooms and anyone who needs to work on slides from different devices.
Key Features
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Google Account | $0 | Create and present Slides with browser-based collaboration and Google Drive storage |
| Business Starter | $7/user/month billed annually | Business email and 30 GB storage per user |
| Business Standard | $14/user/month billed annually | 2 TB storage per user and expanded Workspace features |
| Business Plus | $22/user/month billed annually | 5 TB storage per user and advanced security controls |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Enterprise administration and security |
Slides is available at no charge with a Google account. The listed Workspace amounts are standard US annual-commitment rates for business subscriptions around that editor.
Pricing source: Google Workspace pricing
Pros
| Compared with | Why this product may fit better |
|---|---|
| PowerPoint | If PowerPoint is on the shortlist, Google Slides is free with a Google account and makes simultaneous browser editing straightforward. A team can invite contributors by link without first checking desktop versions or distributing a presentation file. |
| Canva | Next to Canva, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Meet connections fit common office work better than a general design suite. Charts and shared source material can stay inside the same Google permissions and collaboration environment. |
| Keynote | Browser access makes Slides easier to share across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and mobile devices. Recipients do not need Apple hardware or the Keynote app to comment on the working deck. |
| Pitch | The free editor has few workspace concepts to learn beyond normal Google sharing. Teams that need collaborative slides but not pitch rooms, engagement analytics or brand admin work can keep the process simpler. |
Cons
| Compared with | Where this product may fall short |
|---|---|
| PowerPoint | Slides has fewer advanced animation, master-layout and offline production tools than desktop PowerPoint. Complex corporate files can also change when moved between Google’s editor and the native PPTX application. |
| Canva | Its template and visual-asset catalog is less design-oriented than Canva’s. A marketer seeking quick campaign graphics and highly polished ready-made layouts may spend more time building the look manually. |
| Keynote | Presenters working entirely on Apple devices may prefer Keynote’s typography, transitions and local performance. Slides gains cross-platform reach but gives up some of that controlled desktop presentation experience. |
Reviews
- TechRadar review: TechRadar rated Google Slides 4.5/5, highlighting the clear interface, collaboration and no-cost entry. Its verdict suits teams that value easy sharing more than advanced desktop presentation effects.
- PCMag review: PCMag rated it 4/5 and likewise emphasizes reliable free presentation work and live collaboration. Audience questions and browser access are practical strengths, while the editor remains less capable than desktop PowerPoint for elaborate production.
- Capterra reviews: Capterra showed 4.6/5 from about 6,500 reviews. Users praise simple menus, Google Sheets integration and editing from multiple devices; common frustrations include limited font and image tools, weaker offline use and sluggish work with large files on poor connections.
