Pitch
Slidev
| Feature | Pitch | Slidev |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | Free only |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | startup-pitches, sales-decks, design-teams, collaborative-presentations | developers, tech-speakers, educators, open-source-contributors |
| Founded | 2018 | 2021 |
| Real Time Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Embeds | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Fonts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Export | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown Slides | ✗ | ✓ |
| Live Coding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vue Components | ✗ | ✓ |
| Themes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pdf Export | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Pitch Pros
- Real-time collaboration like Google Slides but better design
- Beautiful templates with professional quality
- Presentation analytics showing viewer engagement
- Video recording and embedding built-in
✗ Pitch Cons
- Smaller template library than Canva
- Offline mode limited in functionality
- Less animation options than PowerPoint
✓ Slidev Pros
- Write slides in Markdown
- Live coding in presentations
- Full Vue component support
- Export to PDF or SPA
✗ Slidev Cons
- Requires developer knowledge
- No visual editor
- Not suitable for non-technical users
The Verdict
Pitch is built for startup pitches and sales decks, with a focus on real-time-collaboration and templates. Slidev targets developers and tech speakers and leads with markdown-slides and live-coding.
Slidev uses custom enterprise pricing, while Pitch starts at $8/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Pitch offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Slidev takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.