- Pick it if you are:
- Students and teachers; Teams co-editing decks
- Top complaint:
- Why won't my video play in Google Slides? (Error 5 and Error 150)
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $8.40/mo
- Pick it if you are:
- Mac and iPad users presenting their own decks; Students and teachers on Apple devices
- Top complaint:
- Keynote export to PowerPoint breaks fonts, animations and layouts
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $2.99/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Google Slides
- Why won't my video play in Google Slides? (Error 5 and Error 150)(8/10)
- Google Slides offline mode is unreliable(6/10)
- Audio stops or won't play during Google Slides slideshows(6/10)
- Google Slides not loading or stuck on 'Trying to connect'(7/10)
Apple Keynote
- Why is Keynote crashing or not opening on Mac?(8/10)
- Videos won't play during a Keynote slideshow(8/10)
- Presenter display not showing or lagging on an external monitor(8/10)
- iPhone Keynote Remote won't connect to the Mac(6/10)
- Old Keynote files can't be opened ('too old' error)(7/10)
Google Slides
- PowerPoint files lose fonts, animations and layouts in Google Slides(7/10)
- Slides add-ons (Slido, Pear Deck) break presenting(6/10)
- Presenting Google Slides in Google Meet freezes or shows a black screen(6/10)
Apple Keynote
- Keynote export to PowerPoint breaks fonts, animations and layouts(8/10)
- There is no Keynote app for Windows or Android(7/10)
- Keynote not syncing with iCloud between Mac, iPad and iPhone(7/10)
- Keynote collaboration not working or losing edits(7/10)
Google Slides
- Is Google Slides too basic compared to PowerPoint?(5/10)
Apple Keynote
- Fewer advanced features than PowerPoint(5/10)
Google Slides
- Why is Google Slides so slow with big presentations?(6/10)
Apple Keynote
- Why is Keynote so slow with large presentations?(6/10)
Google Slides
- Presenter view and speaker notes not working on one monitor(6/10)
Apple Keynote
No signals
Google Slides
- No real support for free Google Slides users(5/10)
Apple Keynote
- No real support channel for Keynote bugs(5/10)
Google Slides
- Google Slides mobile app is limited for editing(4/10)
Apple Keynote
No signals
Google Slides
- Gemini AI in Google Slides costs extra(4/10)
Apple Keynote
- Creator Studio upgrade prompts and ads inside the free Keynote app(5/10)
- Keynote AI features only come in a $12.99/month bundle(5/10)
Pricing Comparison
Google Slides
Users: 1 user, unlimited collaborators
Storage: 15GB shared across Drive, Gmail and Google Photos
Limits: No Gemini in Slides, no custom business email, no admin controls, help-center and community support only
Users: Storage shareable with up to 5 others
Storage: 5TB
Limits: Mainly an AI subscription; Slides itself is unchanged
Users: Per user (max 300)
Storage: 30GB pooled per user
Limits: No Gemini in Slides, only 30GB per user
Users: Per user (max 300)
Storage: 30GB pooled per user
Limits: No Gemini in Slides
Users: Per user (max 300)
Storage: 2TB pooled per user
Limits: Vault and advanced security need Business Plus
Users: Per user (max 300)
Storage: 5TB pooled per user
Limits: DLP and data regions only on Enterprise
Apple Keynote
Users: Unlimited (needs an Apple device or an Apple Account for iCloud.com)
Storage: Uses your iCloud storage (5 GB free) or local disk
Limits: No AI drafting, no premium templates, no Content Hub image library, no native Windows or Android app
Users: Share with up to 6 people via Family Sharing
Limits: Managed Apple Accounts not supported; features stop when the subscription ends
Users: Share with up to 6 people via Family Sharing
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Google Slides | Apple Keynote |
|---|---|---|
| Teams | ||
| Real-time collaboration Through iCloud; Windows/Android via iCloud.com only | ||
| Animation | ||
| Magic Move and cinematic transitions Often lost when exporting to PowerPoint | ||
| Presenting | ||
| Presenter view with speaker notes Needs a second monitor for full-screen + notes | ||
| Presenter display Needs an extended (not mirrored) display | ||
| Audience Q&A | ||
| iPhone/iPad remote | ||
| Media | ||
| Video embedding (YouTube, Drive) No direct local video upload | ||
| Audio from Drive | ||
| Compatibility | ||
| Export to PowerPoint Fonts and complex animations may change | ||
| Export | ||
| PPTX import and export Fonts and animations can change | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Native Windows app Browser version at iCloud.com only | ||
| Platform | ||
| Offline editing Chrome/Edge with extension only | ||
| Desktop app Browser only on desktop | ||
| AI | ||
| AI draft from outline Requires Apple Creator Studio | ||
| Gemini AI slide generation Paid Workspace Standard+ or Google AI Pro/Ultra | ||
| Files | ||
| Version history File > Revert To > Browse All Versions | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Add-ins / plugins | ||
| Design | ||
| Morph-style transitions | ||
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