# Google Slides Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Google Slides the right Presentation solution for you? Explore 6492 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/178686/Google-Slides/reviews --- Google Slides 4.6 (6492) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/178686/Google-Slides/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Google Slides Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JN Jean-Pierre N Instructional DesignHigher Education, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Amazing platform for designing presentations, accessible from different types of devices, and easy sharing of presentations via links.“ January 15, 2026 Mike P Career AdvisorHigher Education, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It's not as robust as PowerPoint, and it's not as flashy as something like Prezi; the features are a little limited“ April 9, 2026 CT Cate T Payroll Team LeadAutomotive, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Cloud-based access: You can open and edit presentations from any device without needing to install anything.“ April 14, 2026 JM Jennifer M Speech Language PathologistEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I feel like the sound component does not transfer from PowerPoint to Google Slides well.“ November 27, 2025 DB Dori B ConsultantEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Google slides offers a creative way to create a presentation for personal and professional presentations.“ January 19, 2026 PD Portia D TeacherEducation Management, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “One of the cons is is hard to design each slide with different sizes. “ March 29, 2026 JN Jean-Pierre N Instructional DesignHigher Education, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Auto-saving is an excellent feature that helps users concentrate on designing without worrying about losing data“ January 15, 2026 JW Joshua W Project ManagerPublishing, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This is frustrating and has led my team to begin organizing feedback outside of slides often instead of the integrated comment feature.“ June 1, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 6492 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Ann B. Public Information Supervisor Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use and inexpensive." April 10, 2026 5.0 I enjoy using Google Slides when partnering with other Team Members on projects so we can edit in real time to complete a project. Pros Very easy to learn. Works similarly to PowerPoint, so not much of a learning curve. The Google Suite offers an array of programs for low cost. Cons I can't think of any drawbacks to using the program. I have never had an issue that required extra support. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) We got a business account to have our own emailing network. Review Source CT Cate T. Payroll Team Lead Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Straight Forward, Easy-to-use!" April 14, 2026 4.0 It’s an easy-to-use, reliable tool that makes creating presentations straightforward, even for beginners. The real-time collaboration feature stands out the most, since it allows multiple people to work on the same presentation at once without confusion. Pros Easy collaboration: Multiple people can edit in real time, which makes group projects much smoother. Cloud-based access: You can open and edit presentations from any device without needing to install anything. Cons Formatting inconsistencies: Slides may look slightly different when opened in other programs like PowerPoint. Dependency on Google account: You need to be signed in to access and edit files easily. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) Looked for more options for multi program collaboration and compatibility Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Ecommerce Consultant Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great free alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint" September 25, 2025 3.0 Overall I have had a good experience with slides. It's a little tricky if you use both slides and PowerPoint because of their slight differences but once you pass the learning curve it's not too bad. It is nice that this is free - where as PowerPoint is a paid product. I also like that you can customize the share feature to control who can edit vs who can view. Pros This product is free to use and has many similar features to PowerPoint which is nice for those switching from Microsoft products. Great templates that help to elevate the presentations and many customizable features. Easy to download as pdf and can be used for team collaboration is using an online version. Cons Not quite as seamless as power point when it comes to formatting. The way that the tool bar constantly collapses is frustrating because you have to keep popping it back open in order to make edits. I would say Google Slides isn't as highly respected as PowerPoint in the corporate world but you can get around that by downloading as a pdf. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) Free version that is almost as good as PowerPoint. Review Source JA Jason A. Commander Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use and can access anywhere!" January 3, 2026 4.0 I use it on a weekly basis. I create a ton of slide presentations and like that I don’t have to save the slides to a thumb drive. I just need to login and open the presentation. Also, like that, I can pull a sly presentation up on my phone for review and preparation. Pros The platform is very easy to use, and our city has adopted Google as its official platform. I also like that I can access it and make changes in a variety of ways, while also providing edit access to other users. Cons The program does have some limitations feature wise in comparison to Microsoft PowerPoint. Specifically, PowerPoint has adopted artificial intelligence features. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) Organizational switch to Google from Microsoft Review Source Emmanuel K. Sr. Business Administrator Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Slides is Worth A Try" March 4, 2026 5.0 Overall, it's a good program, I use it regularly and although it's not PowerPoint, it's pretty close and get the job done. Pros Pretty easy to use and has many capabilities similar to PowerPoint. It's able to import PowerPoint documents and make them workable in Google slides. Cons It's similar to PowerPoint but could have some better features that I hope will get added in the future. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) We had a company acquisition into Google Suite. Review Source JB Jenny B. System Manager Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent for students and professionals " March 10, 2026 5.0 While this has been a great prop to help me prepare for presentations I have most enjoyed watching students as young as 4th grade learn to use it and make presentations thy are proud to share! Pros Google Slides has been an asset to our school as we introduce students to technology and various applications. It is easy to use, intuitive and provides a professional end product students are able to customize for their projects. Professionally it makes for easy collaboration on my team reducing turnaround time and improving productivity. Cons I haven’t found any aspect of Google Slides that I don’t like! Love that it’s easy to learn and I can quickly prepare a presentation to a variety of audiences. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) Ease of use and shareable with the Google suite. Review Source PD Portia D. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Go Google Slides" March 29, 2026 5.0 I totally love this tool and used it a lot so far. I am a vivid fan of Google slides for is animation and AI features. Pros I love google slides and it's integration with too many tools is additional bonus. I liked the designing part and AI integration the best. Cons One of the cons is is hard to design each slide with different sizes. Many softwares don't have this feature. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) Google slides is easy to use and have many updated features. I can use with my Google account. But MS PPT is not cost effective. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Vice President Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cloud based presentation software with real-time collaboration" March 29, 2026 5.0 I love it. It's light and easy to use, very short learning curve which makes it very duplicatable across the team. Pros Free to use for anyone with a Google account and it's cloud based and accessible from any device with a browser - no installation needed. Super easy to use with a large library of templates if you're not yet comfortable creating your own presentations from scratch. Cons It's cloud based with a convenient but it does mean that it needs an internet connection to work as intended. Also when compared to the Microsoft option there are less advanced animations and transitions. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Student Helper Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love slides for a lot of reasons. " April 1, 2026 5.0 Overall, a great experience. I would continue using google slides if my current job was not an MS Office company. I also like the easy integration of Google with apple products. These two seem to go hand in hand. Pros I love google slides. All throughout college and into my work life I used Slides. to Customization options are great and its easy to use. I had the option of this or MS powerpoint and I chose Slides. Cons There were not any cons I had when using it. Although I probably did not use every feature, I was not able to find anything I did not like with what I did use. Review Source Stephanie W. Owner Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use " April 10, 2026 5.0 Google slides has been a good experience. I used it a lot during university for collaborative projects and also in my business to create social media posts. Pros Free, easy to use, has a wide variety of templates that are easy to edit and customize. It's great for collaboration with others as well. Cons I wish I able to export my slides to google docs and create and edit my slides there for use as other documents. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) Google slides was free, simpler, and easier. Review Source AB Ashley B. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Slides and Design, 10/10!" September 24, 2025 5.0 Overall, I couldn’t be a high quality teacher without this tool in my toolkit. With the endless possibilities for customization and sharing abilities, it needs many needs in one app. Pros The fact that you can use Google Slides as a free service if you sign up for a Gmail is an absolute life hack. Not only do I use Slides for designing and presenting curriculum, I also use it as a home decor planning tool. There are so many capabilities within this presentation tool that make it valuable beyond its intended use. Cons I wish there was a remove background tool within Google slides, that would be a game changer. I would also love to see word art as an in app option. Review Source SK Sarah K. Tech Support Specialist Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Slides is great for Education" December 1, 2025 4.0 Overall, I believe Google Slides is a great product for enterprises. It makes sharing and collaboration easy. Younger users can easily make their own slides and share them. The integration with Google Classroom, of course, is a plus for educational uses. Pros Google Slides is very user-friendly. It is easy for younger students to use in the classroom. It offers numerous customization options, and sharing is effortless. Cons Limited selection of different fonts. Limited access to fun and captivating templates for different use scenarios. Review Source Amee P. Educational Assistant Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to Use with Tons of Features" December 17, 2025 5.0 I have used Google Slides for both work and education. It has served a great purpose to create presentations that can be customized in whatever way is needed. It is easy to use as well with lots of features. Pros It allows the user to make presentations very easily for any occasion. There are plenty of templates to choose from and ways to customize. It is great for work but also for personal. Cons There is not a thing that I do not like about Google Slides. It is a great tool to use so I have no complaints. Review Source Carol M. Student Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Presentation Hero" July 15, 2025 5.0 Pros Among many presentations in my college career, I recently had an important and intensive group project that needed to be a slideshow for a philosophy course. My groupmates and I used Slides in conjunction with Docs and Workspace for a seamless collaboration experience. We received especially high marks for the professional and engaging formatting that Slides allowed. The most important feature was definitely the ability to use real-time editing from all collaborators along with our real-time meeting on Workspace. Cons We had 5 of us at times on the same slide deck, and only when it came to multiple of us uploading attachments did it lag a little bit. Review Source SS Samin S. Support Services Specialist Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple, Collaborative, and Cloud-Friendly Presentation Tool" November 20, 2025 5.0 Overall, Google Slides is a solid, user-friendly tool, especially for teamwork and remote collaboration. It may not satisfy users looking for highly advanced slide design features, but it’s perfect for most presentation needs. Pros I really liked the collaboration features in Google Slides. Being able to work in real-time with others, leave comments, and see changes instantly is a huge plus. The cloud-based system also makes it easy to access presentations from any device without worrying about file transfers. Templates are simple and clean, which helps in creating professional-looking slides quickly. Cons I found that Google Slides is somewhat limited in design and animation options compared to software like PowerPoint. Offline editing is possible but not as seamless, and some advanced formatting can be tricky. Review Source TE Taya E. Medical Assistant Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Slides Rocks" June 17, 2025 5.0 Pros I love that Google Slides is easy to navigate and edit. I also like that it provides you with pre-populated themes that you can easily import. I love the presentation features that you can customize to make your slides right for you. Cons I don't have much to say, other than you need internet access to fully edit your slides and it doesn't have as many customizable options as some other advances presentation software. Review Source AJ Angie J. Learning Consultant Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Slides and Creativity" July 2, 2025 5.0 Pros The interface is similar enough to Google Docs, that it is easy to use and to teach. I like that it is versatile enough to use for both formal and informal productions. Cons I wish there were more options for slide backgrounds and transitions. I also wish that word art had more options. Switched from [Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/141633/PowerPoint/) The school I work for uses Google products Review Source Adachukwu O. Data Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Slides Review " May 1, 2025 5.0 Google Slides is a very good product. It has nice interface and it is easy to navigate. Pros I like the functionality of allowing you to add any extensions you'd like to use to work on your slides. I also like the fact that it is free. Cons I do not think that I dislike anything about Google Slides. It's been perfect so far. Review Source RG Rylan G. Performance Marketing Specialist Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fantastic Slide Deck Maker" April 20, 2025 5.0 All the most important features you need while making a slide deck are available. It's easy to format slides, text size, font, photos, shapes, graphics, videos, GIFs, animations, etc. Making a professional slide deck is easy with Google Slides. Pros Google Slides is the modern, user-friendly version of Microsoft PowerPoint. Cons It lacks features to make a "stylish" or super customized slide deck. Review Source EG Erika G. Data Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Basic presentation" August 9, 2025 5.0 Pros It offers nearly all Powerpoint freatures and better easy. All outputs are easy sharing and saved directly on Google drive. Cons It could become a bit complex for beginners and hence they opt for something like a Canva, which has a lot more ready made animations. Review Source hJ hailey J. Data Scientist Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love the browser friendliness!" June 13, 2025 5.0 Pros I love that I can use it and all its functions through the browser! The browser version of Microsoft ppt sucks in comparison - also love the ease of collaboration Cons Not anything that I don't like that I can currently think of, it is a realllllyyyyyyyyy great product! Review Source EL Edward L. Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use on the go" August 27, 2025 5.0 Pretty convenient and easy to use. A big plus being Android friendly. In terms of the cost, it is free to use. Pros The ability to work on PowerPoint or slides anytime anywhere on the go,in particular, right on the smartphone instead of a regular desktop application Cons Printing accuracy. When finished designing a electronic envelope, then saved it as PDF, and then feed it to the printer, the ratio seems to be off by a little bit. Review Source AA Abby A. Online Fitness Coach Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Quick presentation maker" May 18, 2025 5.0 It does the job when I need to make a quick presentation. It’s not fancy but it’s clear and simple to use Pros I like that I can just send the link and people can view or edit, no need to send big files Cons Templates are ok, could be more choice maybe, but I usually just tweak one and go Review Source JS Jon S. Sales Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Google Slides gets the job done" May 1, 2025 4.0 Pros I love how Google Slides lets create my online presentations without using my laptop’s resources, more easy, more fast Cons I don’t like the lack of animation options and you end up with big layout changes of some elements after export Review Source Emily O. Verification and Quality Assurance Officer Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Google Slides is great for presentations and slideshows " January 24, 2025 5.0 Pros Google Slides helps me create slideshows and presentations for my projects. Cons It can be a bit difficult to navigate as a beginner Review Source Similar Products Featured