Eraser
Slides
| Feature | Eraser | Slides |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | engineering-teams, solution-architects, technical-documentation, system-design | designers, developers, educators, remote-teams |
| Founded | 2022 | 2013 |
| Diagrams As Code | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Diagrams | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whiteboarding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Documentation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Editor | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Css | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embedding | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Eraser Pros
- AI-generated diagrams from text descriptions
- Code-first diagrams with version control
- Combines docs and diagrams in one canvas
- Purpose-built for technical architecture docs
✗ Eraser Cons
- Limited general-purpose whiteboarding features
- Smaller template library than Miro/Lucidchart
- Not suited for non-technical teams
✓ Slides Pros
- Clean minimal interface
- HTML/CSS export for developers
- Real-time collaboration
- Responsive presentations on any device
✗ Slides Cons
- Limited template variety
- No offline editing
- Less feature-rich than PowerPoint
The Verdict
Eraser is built for engineering teams and solution architects, with a focus on diagrams-as-code and ai-diagrams. Slides targets designers and developers and leads with online-editor and collaboration.
On pricing, Slides is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $10/mo for Eraser. That $5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Eraser edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Eraser offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Slides takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Eraser has a slight overall edge — but if clean minimal interface matters most to you, Slides may still be the right call.