- 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 4, 2026
Google Slides Overview
Google Slides is the browser presentation editor included with a free Google account and Google Workspace. It supports real-time editing, comments, sharing and presentation delivery, while Workspace subscriptions add business identity, storage, administration and security around the same Slides workflow.
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 |
Pricing source: https://workspace.google.com/pricing
Pros
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPoint | Pros | Slides offers a free browser workflow and simple real-time collaboration. |
| Canva | Pros | Slides is tightly connected to Drive, Docs, Sheets and Meet for office workflows. |
| Keynote | Pros | Slides is easier to share across platforms through browser links and Google accounts. |
Cons
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPoint | Cons | Slides has fewer advanced animations, offline controls and complex layout tools. |
| Canva | Cons | Its templates and visual assets are less design-oriented than Canva’s. |
| Keynote | Cons | Some desktop-first workflows depend on browser connectivity and Drive permissions. |
Reviews
- TechRadar Review (Rating: 4.5/5): Calls it a good-enough presentation tool with an intuitive interface and unmatched collaborative features, and highlights the free tier as a major plus for anyone who needs solid functionality without paying.
- PCMag Review (Rating: 4/5): Google Slides delivers reliable performance as a free presentation app and brings strong collaboration tools, including the ability to take audience questions during a live presentation.
- Capterra Review (Rating: 4.6/5): Google Slides earns praise for its simple, clear menus and high-quality image support, and one reviewer even uses it for curriculum design and home decor planning. At the same time, some note the lack of a built-in “remove background” tool, no option to upload custom fonts, and limited offline access.
- Software Advice Review (Rating: 4.6/5): Google Slides wins fans for tight integration with Google Sheets, such as inserting charts directly from Sheets, and for letting teams work on presentations from smartphones anywhere. Some frustration appears around large file sizes with weak internet connections and the need to create graphs in Sheets instead of directly inside Slides.
