# Google Slides Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Google Slides the right Presentation solution for you? Explore 6498 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 (6498) [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 Real-time collaborative editing tools 99% positive reviews out of 843 Most reviewers describe collaboration as seamless, enabling multiple users to edit, comment, and track changes simultaneously from any location. Matteo P Graphic Designer, 11 - 50 employees. "The ease of sharing and collaborating in real-time is the best part, especially for quick team edits or last-minute updates." Dependence on stable internet access 59% negative reviews out of 338 Most reviewers comment that an internet connection is essential, making it difficult to work or present offline or with unreliable connectivity. Bahat E Web developer, 1 employee. "They are slow and unresponsive especially when connected to a poor internet connection" Efficient group project management 98% positive reviews out of 537 Most reviewers find team projects easy to manage, allowing everyone to contribute, track progress, and work together remotely in real time. Limited image editing and placement 47% negative reviews out of 295 Some users report challenges with image formatting, positioning, and editing, noting fewer options than other presentation tools. Autumn W Content creation, 1 employee. "Sometimes trying to upload pictures and modify it to fit on the slide can be a little glitchy" Free alternative to paid software 98% positive reviews out of 523 Most reviewers indicate pricing is a major benefit, as Google Slides offers robust features at no cost compared to paid competitors. Formatting inconsistencies across platforms 71% negative reviews out of 207 Most users report formatting issues when importing, exporting, or converting files, often requiring extra time to correct layouts and fonts. ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 6498 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 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 RI Ricardo I. Self Employed Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Decent for a last minute solution." May 31, 2026 3.0 My overall experience with Google Slides is fair if I consider this solution a last resort one, since design tools are limited. Pros What I like most about slides is that it is a useful to-go solution since it's available within Google Drive Cons What I least like about Google Slides is the available templates and graphical objects, and well as the limited amount of fonts and effects. 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 JC Judy C. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awesome classroom management tool" May 16, 2026 5.0 I use Google Slides every day in my classroom. It is a great way to project assignments on my TV screen as students come into my classroom. I also use it to project a daily riddle on the screen as students come back to my classroom after lunch. Google slides helps me maintain an orderly, well managed, quiet classroom. Pros I use Google Slides every day in my classroom to project daily assignments on my classroom TV screen. It is a valuable tool I have grown to depend on in my classroom to start our school day. Students come into my classroom, they see the assignment on the screen, and quietly get started. What a blessing! Cons Occasionally, if I let my mouse hover over slideshow, it will change out of the full screen mode. I then have to click on it again and move the mouse. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Career Advisor Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Slides are a must have for any business" April 9, 2026 5.0 Pros It's free with a Google account! Slides work great for presentations; it's super easy to use, the templates are sufficient for most business and professional situations, and you can customize the decks fairly simply. Cons It's not as robust as PowerPoint, and it's not as flashy as something like Prezi; the features are a little limited 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 RP Rylie P. Communications Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Product" May 5, 2026 5.0 Overall, Google Slides is a great tool to use when making presentations. It is helpful in communicating reports, statistics, and other information. Pros Google Slides is a great resource for presentations, collaboration, communication, etc. The templates and styles are versatile, it is easy to use, and the value for money is incredible. Cons I wish it were a little easier to be creative. The tool is great for professional use and informational slides, but it is more difficult to add creativity easily. Review Source Samantha E. Secretary Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Solid tool for creating slideshows" May 18, 2026 5.0 Overall it is a great tool within the google platform and is easy to use and create and share with others. Pros Google slides is easy to use and comparable to powerpoint. It’s also nice that it allows me access to drive and is linked into gmail. Cons Sometimes the cross compatibility between platforms is tough and requires some adjustments and changes. Review Source JL Jayden L. VP of Accounting Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Nothing presents more clearly than Google Slides" April 20, 2026 5.0 Google slides is an amazing software for presentations. Whether it's forecasting, budgets, or quarterly goals. This has been an amazing platform to work with. Pros Google slides is a super easy platform to operate. The templates are both professional but also very customizable for any presentation we throw at it. Customer support is A+ and the value is equally amazing. Cons Ocassional bugs when there's multiple users but Google's customer support is amazing at getting us back on track 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 rC rav C. hulp Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google slides" June 25, 2025 5.0 Pros Google Slides is very easy to use. The menus are simple and clear, so you can find everything quickly. It also supports high-quality images, which makes your slides look good. Overall, it's a handy tool for making presentations without any hassle. Perfect for when you want to get your message across smoothly and easily. Cons you can't upload your own custom fonts, so you're limited to the fonts available in the app. However, changing fonts between slides is very easy and quick, allowing you to customize each slide as needed without any hassle Review Source JW Joshua W. Project Manager Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Effortless Slideshow Collaboration With Google Slides" June 1, 2025 5.0 Overall, the ability to collaborate on presentations live with my team from around the world is incredible. On a weekly basis we are given requests to create presentations in very short timeframes. Without Google Slides, we would be unable to work at the pace and the quality that we do. Pros Google Slides is an essential product for work from home teams to collaborate on business presentations in real time. The ability to integrate other Google products into your presentations, such as charts generated from Google Sheets, makes this product unmatched for me and my team. Cons Sometimes when a comment highlights text, and then the text is erased during editing, it can erase the comment - which often contains valuable feedback or information. This is frustrating and has led my team to begin organizing feedback outside of slides often instead of the integrated comment feature. Review Source JC John C. Graphic designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Google slide so good" January 22, 2026 5.0 Google slide has a lot of beautiful features with beautiful interface which makes it one of my favorites apps to create and collaborate presentations with my team . I love using it so much! Pros I like as it has a wonderful templates. It is very good for professional use. I love the helpful customization feature. It is easy to operate. It is affordable Cons I dislike their customer service team because they are not helpful enough, therefore they need to do better. The issue of bugs is always annoying 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 JK James K. Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Slide Development Product" September 12, 2025 5.0 Pros Great presentation tool with an ease of use UI, strong templating and customisation, and collaboration Cons Sometimes there are small bugs and issues with multiple users within the same slides, but not many issues 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 YP Yolanda P. Founder Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Google Slides" January 8, 2026 5.0 I love Google Slides because they are very easy to use. They are professional and simple. They are good for meetings. Pros Google Slides are good for professional use. They are very easy to use and easy to customize. They are also free with any Google Suite. Cons The templates and designs are limited. They are available to all team members unless you make sure that all are not visible. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer College Student E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Google Slides Review" January 21, 2025 4.0 Overall, I love google slides and will be utilizing it in years to come. I was introduced to Google Slides in high school, and I am confident this software will only improve with time. Pros Google Slides is collaborative, easy-to-use, and technologically advanced. With the help of Google Slides, I was able to successfully create my final portfolio project during my last semester of college with the help of Slides. Cons Inserting attachments, such as pictures and YouTube Videos, sometimes is quite challenging and doesn't look aesthetically pleasing. 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 SR Sheia R. Lead Cleaner and Marketing Specialist Consumer Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Google Slides and Team Projects" March 2, 2025 4.0 Overall, i feel that Google slides is an effective tool in creating and sharing presentations. The ability to share with teammembers and grant access to edit etc. Is very good. Pros I enjoy that I can easily share my presentations with other team members. Easily accessible thru drive and other Google platforms. Cons I feel that the ability to create a bit more in depth presentations could be better. Review Source Enish S. Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Google Slides: A Collaborative Presentation Powerhouse" November 30, 2024 4.0 For me its simplicity, accessibility, and collaboration features make it an excellent choice for most presentation needs of mine. Pros The simplicity of the interface makes it beginner-friendly, and the wide range of templates speeds up the creation process is what I like the most about Google Slides. Cons Least enjoyable aspect about Google Slides for me is it can lag when working with presentations that have heavy media, like videos or high-resolution images. Review Source HM Harshal M. Technical Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easiest Online Deck Maker" January 19, 2025 5.0 Pros I've been using this for quick Slide decks; simple layouts, and custom theme feature Cons animation and transition timelines can be improved Review Source JY Jason Y. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Google slides review" March 4, 2025 5.0 Pros Love the ability to create great slides with prebuilt templates. Cons The ability to move things around and item collision could be improved. 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 Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Presentation](https://www.capterra.com/presentation-software/)