Microsoft PowerPoint
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What both publish
| Fact | Microsoft PowerPoint | Zoho Show |
|---|---|---|
| AI assistance | Copilot can edit, rewrite, reorganize, and add slides; Speaker Coach provides AI-driven feedback. | Yes |
| Collaboration | Users can share presentations and work together in real time, with comments and @mentions. | Collaborators can receive view, edit or comment permissions, work in real time and discuss slide elements with threaded comments. |
| Founded | 1975 | 1996 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, USA | Chennai, India |
| Integrations | Microsoft 365 plans bundle PowerPoint with apps including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, and Teams. | Official integration documentation lists Slack, Google Drive, Zoho Flow, Zapier and Show MCP connections. |
| Offline access | Office apps can be used without an internet connection when fully installed on a computer. | Yes |
Microsoft PowerPoint plans
- Microsoft PowerPointFree
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic$7
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot$23.50
Zoho Show plans
- Free PlanFree
- Professional Plan$2.50 a month
Pick Microsoft PowerPoint if…
PowerPoint suits people creating presentations who want web, desktop, or mobile access and collaboration tools. Those who want AI feedback or larger cloud storage can consider Microsoft 365 plans.
Pick Zoho Show if…
Zoho Show suits people creating or presenting slide decks who want PowerPoint import and export or presenter mode. It also fits groups that need real-time collaboration and users who value offline access across the listed platforms.