- Templates and design: Build slides with themes, layouts, animations and media.
- Web and desktop apps: PowerPoint is available across web, desktop and mobile plans.
- OneDrive storage: Microsoft 365 bundles cloud storage with the apps.
- Collaboration: Share and co-edit presentations with Microsoft accounts and 365 plans.
- Copilot: Eligible plans add AI assistance; availability depends on plan and region.
Microsoft Online Presentation Tools and Software
Create, collaborate, and present professional slides anywhere with Microsoft PowerPoint
Updated August 4, 2026
Microsoft Online Presentation Tools and Software Overview
This page represents Microsoft PowerPoint across the web, desktop and mobile experiences. Microsoft 365 subscriptions add desktop apps, OneDrive storage and Copilot features, while Office Home 2024 remains a one-time desktop purchase; the free web experience is distinct from those paid licenses.
Key Features
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99/month or $99.99/year | PowerPoint desktop and web apps, one user and 1 TB OneDrive |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99/month or $129.99/year | PowerPoint for up to six people and up to 6 TB total storage |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | $19.99/month or $199.99/year | Expanded Copilot and premium AI features where offered |
| Office Home 2024 | $179.99 one time | Desktop PowerPoint and other included Office apps for one PC or Mac |
Pricing source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/buy/compare-all-microsoft-365-products
Pros
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Google Slides | Pros | PowerPoint provides deeper desktop formatting, animation and offline support. |
| Keynote | Pros | PowerPoint is broadly compatible with business file formats and Microsoft 365 workflows. |
| Canva | Pros | PowerPoint offers mature slide-level control for formal presentations. |
Cons
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Google Slides | Cons | PowerPoint’s desktop depth can feel heavy for quick browser edits. |
| Keynote | Cons | Cross-platform workflows may require checking font, media and layout compatibility. |
| Canva | Cons | PowerPoint is less focused on web-first visual templates and social-content production. |
Reviews
- Capterra Review (Rating: 4.7/5): Microsoft PowerPoint delivers a familiar interface that makes it easy to jump in and build slides right away. The ability to create numerous templates, themes, and design elements gives teams flexibility without a steep learning curve.
- PCMag Review (Rating: 4.5/5): PowerPoint earns recognition as the best presentation software for both school and work, and recent AI additions push it even further. The mention of “Gets More AI” highlights how intelligent features continue to evolve the experience.
- G2 Review (Rating: 4.6/5): Microsoft PowerPoint gives users a wide range of templates and design tools, along with the freedom to add animations, images, and charts. That flexibility helps presenters tailor slides exactly to their needs without feeling restricted.
- apple.com Review: Microsoft PowerPoint frustrates some iPad and iPhone users who report files saved to OneDrive and locally refuse to open later, even on the latest versions. A recent update removed full-screen landscape mode on iPhone, shrinking slides to a small vertical view, and the lack of AirPrint plus clunky pinch-to-zoom controls make reviewing presentations on the go much harder.
- TrustRadius Review: Teams value how easily they can mark up slides for edits and share quick feedback. Minor updates take little effort, and the text tool covers everything a regular user typically needs.
