Microsoft PowerPoint

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Score7.3

Rank#2 of 85

From$8.33/mo

Free planYes

Free trialYes

Runs onAndroid, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows

Summary

Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows, with a free web plan and paid Microsoft 365 options. Copilot can turn a topic prompt into slide outlines, content, visuals and layout suggestions, or use attached Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, Loop pages or PDFs as source material. It can also review slide content, improve its flow, change writing style and create speaker notes. Translation covers slide text, charts, comments and tables in over 40 languages. PowerPoint supports real-time collaboration, comments, mentions, and sharing through email or OneDrive links. Other listed tools include customizable templates, Speaker Coach feedback, Cameo video, handwriting conversion and accessibility recommendations. Copilot can reference work files in OneDrive or SharePoint for on-brand presentations. The free plan is 0.00 USD per free; Microsoft 365 Personal is 9.99 USD per month, Family is 12.99 USD per month and Premium is 19.99 USD per month. Microsoft notes that AI usage limits apply to subscriptions and that features vary by platform.

Who it is for

PowerPoint suits people creating, editing or collaborating on presentations across its supported platforms. Copilot may be useful to people who want to generate or refine slides from prompts or work files.

What is good

Copilot can generate outlines, content, visuals and layout suggestions.
Can use Word, Excel, Loop and PDF source files.
Translates presentation elements into over 40 languages.
Supports real-time collaboration, comments and mentions.
Exports to PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF and BMP.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to PowerPoint for the web.
AI usage limits apply to Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
Features vary across web, Mac, Android and iOS.
Paid subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled.

Verdict

PowerPoint covers presentation creation, editing, collaboration and translation, with Copilot tools and multiple plan choices. Consider the platform differences and subscription AI limits if those features matter to your workflow.

Microsoft PowerPoint plans and pricing

All plans

Microsoft PowerPoint Free One person · PowerPoint for the web · basic templates and tools · 5 GB cloud storage microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026

Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99/mo Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. 1 person · 5 devices at once · 1 TB cloud storage · desktop apps including PowerPoint microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026

Microsoft 365 Family $12.99/mo Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. 1 to 6 people · up to 5 devices per person · up to 6 TB cloud storage microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026

Microsoft 365 Premium $19.99/mo Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. Everything in Family · advanced Copilot chat and AI features microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026

Microsoft 365 Personal $99.99/yr Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. 1 person · up to 5 devices simultaneously · 1 TB cloud storage · desktop apps including PowerPoint microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026

Microsoft 365 Family $129.99/yr Subscription automatically renews unless canceled in Microsoft account. 1 to 6 people · up to 5 devices per person · up to 6 TB cloud storage microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on AI presentation software

Free plan: Yespowerpoint.cloud.microsoft
Generation inputs: prompt, outline, pasted text, Word document, PDFpowerpoint.cloud.microsoft
Export formats: PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, BMPpowerpoint.cloud.microsoft
Brand controls: advancedpowerpoint.cloud.microsoft
Collaboration: enterprisepowerpoint.cloud.microsoft
Presentation formats: PowerPoint Presentation (.pptx), PowerPoint Show (.ppsx), OpenDocument Presentation (.odp)powerpoint.cloud.microsoft

Facts

AI creation: Copilot can generate slide outlines, slide content, visuals, and layout suggestions from a topic prompt.powerpoint.cloud.microsoft · 4 Oct 2026
Source files: Copilot can create slides using attached Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, Loop pages, or PDF files.powerpoint.cloud.microsoft · 4 Oct 2026
Editing: Copilot can review slide content, improve its flow, adjust writing style, and generate speaker notes.powerpoint.cloud.microsoft · 4 Oct 2026
Translation: Copilot can translate presentations, including slide text, charts, comments, and tables, into over 40 languages.powerpoint.cloud.microsoft · 4 Oct 2026
Features: PowerPoint offers customizable templates, Speaker Coach feedback, Cameo video, handwriting conversion, and accessibility recommendations.microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations: Copilot can reference work files stored in OneDrive or SharePoint to build on-brand presentations.powerpoint.cloud.microsoft · 4 Oct 2026
Add-ins: PowerPoint supports add-ins that provide custom commands or features, which can be obtained through Office or third-party vendors.support.microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security: Microsoft says it secures customer data at rest and in transit and provides compliance offerings and certifications.microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026
AI usage limits: Microsoft says AI feature usage limits apply to Microsoft 365 subscriptions, and AI features may be restricted by minimum age requirements.microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support: Microsoft 365 Personal includes ongoing support for help when needed.microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026
Platform feature differences: Microsoft's comparison page documents features that are limited or unsupported on web, Mac, Android, and iOS compared with PC.support.microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026