Slides
Slidev
| Feature | Slides | Slidev |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free only |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, developers, educators, remote-teams | developers, tech-speakers, educators, open-source-contributors |
| Founded | 2013 | 2021 |
| Online Editor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Css | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embedding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version History | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown Slides | ✗ | ✓ |
| Live Coding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vue Components | ✗ | ✓ |
| Themes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pdf Export | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ 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
Slides is built for designers and developers, with a focus on online-editor and collaboration. Slidev targets developers and tech speakers and leads with markdown-slides and live-coding.
Slidev uses custom enterprise pricing, while Slides starts at $5/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.
Slidev 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.
Both tools are a solid fit for developers, educators — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Slidev has a slight overall edge — but if clean minimal interface matters most to you, Slides may still be the right call.