# Microsoft PowerPoint Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Microsoft PowerPoint Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Presentation products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint --- # Microsoft PowerPoint Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 15, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Pros and Cons](#pros-cons)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Microsoft PowerPoint ## What is Microsoft PowerPoint? PowerPoint is a Microsoft on-premise presentation solution that lets professionals create, edit and share slides with team members, external clients and other stakeholders. Administrators can track changes made by team members and insert embedded animations, tables, shapes, icons, images, 3D objects and other elements within PowerPoint decks. Managers can use customizable themes and templates to design presentations with transitions. ## What is Microsoft PowerPoint used for? [Presentation](https://www.capterra.com/presentation-software/)[Productivity](https://www.capterra.com/productivity-software/) Recognitions Shortlist Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 20,836 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 97% Neutral 3% Negative 0% Pros & cons Versatile slide creation platform Essential academic presentation tool High cost and limited purchase options Large files and sharing difficulties Starting price $6 Per User, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... - Presentation / 2025 Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Microsoft PowerPoint?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.microsoft.com&name=Microsoft PowerPoint) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Microsoft PowerPoint 4.7 (20,836) VS. [4.5 (719)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153139/Visme/reviews/) Starting Price $6 Per User, Per Month Starting Price $12.25 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.6 (20,745) Ease Of Use 4.3 (718) Value For Money 4.5 (14,642) Value For Money 4.3 (637) Customer Service 4.3 (13,172) Customer Service 4.3 (561) ## Microsoft PowerPoint alternatives Highest Rated [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) [4.7 (13,310)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/reviews/) Starting price $15.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) [Google Slides](https://www.capterra.com/p/178686/Google-Slides/) [4.6 (6,495)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178686/Google-Slides/reviews/) Starting price $6.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/178686/Google-Slides/) [Prezi](https://www.capterra.com/p/140325/Prezi-Business/) [4.6 (2,215)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140325/Prezi-Business/reviews/) Starting price $3.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/140325/Prezi-Business/) [GoTo Meeting](https://www.capterra.com/p/163332/GoToMeeting/) [4.4 (11,527)](https://www.capterra.com/p/163332/GoToMeeting/reviews/) Starting price $14.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 90% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/163332/GoToMeeting/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/alternatives/) ## Who uses Microsoft PowerPoint? Based on Capterra reviews from the past year Talk to a software expert to get a free software list tailored to your business needs Company size Based on 351 reviews 100% 75% 50% 25% Smallbusiness Midsizebusinesses Enterprise Top job functions Based on 351 reviews Administrative 30% Administrative 30% Education & Learning 10% Creative & Design 10% Human Resources 9% Others 41% Top industries Based on 351 reviews Education Management 30% Hospital & Health Care 24% Construction 19% Health, Wellness and Fitness 19% Other 8% ## Pros and Cons Versatile slide creation platform 95% positive reviews out of 13620 Most users report presentation slides are easily customized with templates, multimedia, and animations, enabling engaging, visually appealing presentations for diverse audiences and purposes. Ian R system technique, 10,001+ employees. "presentations through Microsoft PowerPoint are much more creative, giving a touch of good design and not being boring, it facilitates the whole process by having designed templates that make the content more summarized and better detailed, its ease of use makes everything efficient to do" High cost and limited purchase options 54% negative reviews out of 1183 Reviewers feel pricing is a major drawback, citing expensive subscription fees, inability to buy PowerPoint separately, and frustration with ongoing costs compared to free alternatives. Salimata Y Officer,Financial Center Assistant Manager, 10,001+ employees. "Also, getting full access requires a subscription, which might not be ideal for occasional or personal use." Essential academic presentation tool 96% positive reviews out of 747 Most reviewers describe school and students as highly reliant on PowerPoint for assignments, research, and presentations across all educational levels due to its accessibility, familiarity, and versatile features. Aaron B Senior Pastor, 2 - 10 employees. "It's intuitive and works best with university and workplace requirements." Large files and sharing difficulties 51% negative reviews out of 1160 Reviewers report file management issues, including oversized presentations, slow performance, lack of autosave, and trouble sharing or collaborating, especially with multimedia-heavy files. Assan J Freelancer, 1 employee. "One challenge I frequently encounter with PowerPoint is the rapid increase in file size, making file sharing difficult, particularly without using Microsoft's other services." Professional presentation software 95% positive reviews out of 724 Most reviewers indicate professional use is enhanced by PowerPoint’s ability to create polished, organized presentations, supporting career advancement and business communication for various industries. Frequent compatibility challenges 53% negative reviews out of 760 Reviewers describe version compatibility as problematic, with presentations often facing formatting issues, lost features, or errors when opened across different PowerPoint versions or platforms. Stelios T Pharmacist, 1,001 - 5,000 employees. "Some of the settings get moved around from version to version so can be hard to find what I need." ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Customizable Templates 4.5 (1,628) 60.01% of 1628 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important You can quickly create professional presentations using customizable templates. Reviewers value the wide variety, time savings, and branding options. They like the ability to adjust layouts, colors, and fonts, though some find templates can look repetitive. Offline Presenting 4.7 (1,489) 60.78% of 1489 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important With offline presenting, you can deliver slideshows anywhere without internet. Reviewers appreciate the reliability, flexibility, and seamless experience, especially in areas with poor connectivity. Some mention embedded online content like YouTube videos won’t play offline. Offline Editing 4.6 (1,485) 58.52% of 1485 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Microsoft PowerPoint lets you edit presentations anytime, even without internet. Users value the flexibility to work on the go and highlight that most editing tools are available offline. Some note online-only templates aren’t accessible without a connection. Text Editing 4.6 (1,379) 62.51% of 1379 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important PowerPoint gives you extensive control over text formatting, styles, and effects. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive tools for customizing fonts, colors, and layouts, making presentations engaging. Some users mention the consistency with Microsoft Word’s editing experience. Image Editing 4.3 (1,337) 53.25% of 1337 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important PowerPoint provides a range of image editing tools—crop, resize, adjust brightness, and add effects—directly in your slides. Users like the convenience and time savings, though some wish for more advanced editing options found in dedicated software. Animation 4.4 (1,263) 51.78% of 1263 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Ability to insert animations/transitions Microsoft PowerPoint 28 features Input 3D objects Ability to insert animations/transitions Use tools to engage with viewers (e.g., commenting, chat room, polling, and Q&A) Supports audio files The system automatically saves work on an interval without the user needing to manually save Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together The ability to create unique content Digitally share pre-made materials and self-created content with others You can quickly create professional presentations using customizable templates. Reviewers value the wide variety, time savings, and branding options. They like the ability to adjust layouts, colors, and fonts, though some find templates can look repetitive. Graphical representation of data Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more PowerPoint provides a range of image editing tools—crop, resize, adjust brightness, and add effects—directly in your slides. Users like the convenience and time savings, though some wish for more advanced editing options found in dedicated software. Collection of images, videos and other digital content that can be used A collection of tools to be used for routine tasks within an organization such as word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. Microsoft PowerPoint lets you edit presentations anytime, even without internet. Users value the flexibility to work on the go and highlight that most editing tools are available offline. Some note online-only templates aren’t accessible without a connection. With offline presenting, you can deliver slideshows anywhere without internet. Reviewers appreciate the reliability, flexibility, and seamless experience, especially in areas with poor connectivity. Some mention embedded online content like YouTube videos won’t play offline. Share and present designs Presenter-only view that shows notes, slides, and helps the presenter keep track of time, while the audience views only the slides. Tools to facilitate the production of information and promote efficiency Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc. PowerPoint gives you extensive control over text formatting, styles, and effects. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive tools for customizing fonts, colors, and layouts, making presentations engaging. Some users mention the consistency with Microsoft Word’s editing experience. Supports video files Create professional looking videos by manipulating video footage with filters, special effects, trimming, filters and transitions Supports various video file formats Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.6 (20,743) 4.6 Based on 20,743 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.5 (14642) Free Trial Free Version [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/pricing/) Microsoft 365 Business Basic $6.00 Per User,Per Month Microsoft 365 Apps for business $8.25 Per User,Per Month Microsoft 365 Business Standard $12.50 Per User,Per Month Microsoft 365 Business Premium $22.00 Per User,Per Month Value for money 4.5 (14,642) 4.5 Based on 14,642 reviews ## Integrations [ Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/)[ Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/)[ Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)[ Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/)[ Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/)[ Google Analytics 360](https://www.capterra.com/p/177042/Google-Analytics/)[ Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/1167/SharePoint/)[ Instagram](https://www.capterra.com/p/210721/Instagram/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.3 (13172) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.3 (13,172) 4.3 Based on 13,172 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.7 Based on 20,836 reviews Filter by rating 5(14991) 4(5125) 3(663) 2(50) 1(7) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent Augusto C. Professore di Diritto ed Economia Primary/Secondary Education ### "Power Point ponte tra studente e docente" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 21, 2026 Il vantaggio generale e fondamentale di PowerPoint (e degli strumenti di presentazione in generale) è la capacità di trasformare la trasmissione delle informazioni in un'esperienza multisensoriale e strutturata. Pros Per un docente di Diritto ed Economia, PowerPoint (e i suoi equivalenti moderni come Google Presentazioni) è molto più di uno strumento per proiettare elenchi puntati: è la tua "lavagna dinamica". In materie caratterizzate da norme, articoli di legge, grafici economici e casi studio, PowerPoint offre vantaggi che vanno oltre la semplice estetica. Cons Svantaggi non ne ho riscontrati. In aula mi dà un grandissimo aiuto e semplifica di molto il mio lavoro. Rende più comprensibile ogni argomento ed in più posso condividere con i miei studenti il materiale. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Joel S. Technology Support Technician Education Management ### "PowerPoint is still the presentation go-to" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 May 19, 2026 Good experience creating a variety of presentations, be they simple or complex and design-intensive, with functionality being consistent throughout product. Pros Versatility and number of options for use within app have steadily grown over time, making it even better for creating quality presentations. Cons The insertion of outside content, be it audio or video or some other type, is often still a challenge and not nearly as seamless as it should be at this point. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JC Jen C. Associate Director of Admissions Education Management ### "Powerpoint Review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 May 18, 2026 I love it! It is easy to use and will accomplish the goal of creating a great presentation that looks good and can be used in any setting. Pros Microsoft Powerpoint is easy to use, easy to customize, and a wonderful way to make presentations visually appealing. Cons Microsoft powerpoint can be very text heavy, formatting and fonts may be different depending on the version you have or format for presenting. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MS Martina S. VP Marketing and Advertising ### "Still the golden standard for presentations, but the AI could be better" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 May 15, 2026 My overall experience with PowerPoint has been really good. It’s still the tool I’d trust most for professional presentations because it’s familiar, flexible and accepted almost everywhere. The core product is really good, but the AI integrations feel like they’re still catching up. For now, PowerPoint remains the golden standard for slides, with room to improve on AI-assisted creation. Pros PowerPoint is still the standard for creating slide presentations. It’s reliable, widely recognised and easy to share across teams, clients and businesses. I like that it gives you a lot of control over layout, branding, formatting and presentation flow. The Microsoft 365 integration is also a big advantage, especially when working with Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel Cons The AI features could be better. Copilot can help with outlines, slide drafts, edits and summaries, but other presentation tools already feel more advanced and easier for AI-led slide creation. PowerPoint’s AI support is useful, but it doesn’t yet feel as natural or creative as it could be Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JR Jennifer R. Teacher E-Learning ### "User- Friendly for Students & Teachers! " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 14, 2026 My experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been nothing short of AWESOME! It’s user-friendly for teachers and students. Pros What I like most about PowerPoint is being able to embed the slideshow to another program. It’s important for E-learning. Cons There’s nothing I like least. I find every part of Microsoft PowerPoint beneficial and easy to use. My students find it easy to use as well which is important. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. WR Will R. HR Food Production ### "PowerPoint Review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 May 14, 2026 Overall, my experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been very positive. It’s reliable, user-friendly, and makes it easy to create organized and visually appealing presentations for work, school, or meetings. Pros I liked how easy it is to create professional presentations with templates, graphics, and animations. It’s simple to use and works well for both quick presentations and more detailed projects. Cons Some advanced design features can take time to learn, and large presentations with lots of media can sometimes run slowly. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Hayden R. Graphic Designer Computer Software ### "brilliant presentation editor for anybody" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 12, 2026 Really positive, the upgrades in tools and templates have been fantastic over the years, including some really slick animation slides and shadows. Pros It's still the simplest presentation creation platform to use. Keeping the same user interface whilst adding useful tools, templates and features has been a key reason it's still my go-to. Cons For the price point of the software it's really hard to find negatives about it, as the platform does many tasks incredibly well. One feature that could be improved in my opinion is the ease of removing background from images, with many sites now finder introvert ways on acheiving this Microsoft Powerpoint still lacks a quick and crisps removal of backgrounds. Switched from [Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/) Became too complicated for me, as well as time consuming, both contain many similar features Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RP Raegan P. Graphic Designer Education Management ### "Trusted Program" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 11, 2026 Overall I have a very positive experience with Microsoft Powerpoint. It is easy to trust and I do not have to worry about it crashing on me. It keep my work safe and secure. Pros I love Microsoft Powerpoint. We use it for our graduation slides every year because it is so dependable. It is easy to share the presentation to other trusted colleges as well. It is a great program that is easy to rely on. It is easy to manage the document slides between coworkers. Cons I do not have any complaints to bring up about Microsoft Powerpoint. I think it is a trusted program. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Brett S. Corporate Paralegal Law Practice ### "Microsoft Power Point: The Best in Presentation Software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 30, 2026 Overall, I am quite impressed with MS PowerPoint. Using it to create presentations for clients or complex corporate structure charts has made look like a dependable professional and that's what really matters when it comes to what makes the cut in my tech stack. Pros MS PowerPoint helps me create clean, concise and simple projects/presentations for both clients I work with and other professionals. It's easy to use, has very little to no bugs or issues, and can incorporate multi-media aspects (e.g. videos) with ease. Cons There aren't many cons that come to mind, but I have had some issues with some specialized charts not formatting properly, which did some create issues for me when I was preparing important charts for a client. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DL Drew L. SR SYS Admin Consumer Goods ### "Solid Templates" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 30, 2026 Been using it for 25 years, hasnt really changed a whole lot from inception til now. Works great for presentation and has tons of templates Pros Powerpoint does its job well, and it is an industry standard tool. Great for templates, easy to use, few bugs and issues, and also solid at document management. Meh value for the money Cons Like with any Microsoft product, it is expensive for what it is. Sometimes it bugs out and crashes. Frustrating Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. 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