# Power-user Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

> Is Power-user the right Productivity solution for you? Explore 104 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice.

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Power-user

Ease of use

4.5

Customer Service

4.1

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

JF

Jen F

Internal AuditEntertainment, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Our team loves PowerUser and has benefitted greatly in terms of time savings.“

January 22, 2025

PP

Pradeep P

Junior Software DeveloperComputer Software, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“Following are the cons I found in the Power-user add-ins, including crashes when process heavy log files in the excel, UI needs more refinement, and Power-user pricing can be better and have affordable options.“

September 26, 2022

AC

Alessandro C

ConsultantFinancial Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Power-user is an usefull add-on for Excel and Powerpoint, allowing to access extra formatting features, graphs, and advanced features.“

August 19, 2022

GM

Gideon M

Co-FounderMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“What I don’t like is that I need to set Malwarebytes off when installing the Power User update, because Malwarebytes sees these updates as a threat and prevent their installation. “

August 16, 2022

HA

Halim A

HR ManagerHuman Resources, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I am using Power-user for all of my office presentation and it's give me high facility to design PowerPoint and dashboards“

August 16, 2022

RZ

Raymond Z

Graphic DesignedDesign, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The only small issue I’d say is in the “line” icons in the icon library, many of the lines aren’t considered outlines in PowerPoint so I can’t adjust the width, but that’s very minor.“

August 16, 2022

AS

Aby S

studentLegal Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“It is good and there must be able to work in office 365 cloud environment whereby more people can share one dashboard as a simple application changing the recording with a passive bot.“

September 8, 2022

SJ

Shivam J

Senior Manager - Business DevelopmentWine and Spirits, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“Excel functions are not very useful for everyday use“

June 28, 2023

## Showing most helpful reviews

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Paul S.  
Program Manager  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A requirement for PowerPoint"

August 21, 2022

5.0

Pros

The templates, context menus, icons, and charting increases my productivity with powerpoint 10-fold. It is on my list of things to immediately download any time I get a new computer or refresh my current one.

Cons

There could be better integration with external templating services

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 22, 2022

Thanks Paul for your review!

BS

Borislava S.  
Portfolio manager  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A real productivity tool"

August 22, 2022

5.0

This is a great software and I use it both in my personal and business work.

Pros

I have used many productivity tools, but none can compare to power-user. This add-in really empowers my PowerPoint presentations and Excel files. I can prepare, design, and format documents, link and update my files with just one click, keeping the track where my linked files are stored and what exactly I have linked from excel to opt. The agenda update options are great as well. I can choose many slide templates and easily adapt them to my needs. This add-in helping me deliver better documents, while working faster to meet my deadlines within minutes.

Cons

I need to relink my documents when I change the name of my source file.

Switched from

[SlideHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/252769/SlideHub/)

too expensive, crashing very often, with no added value

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 23, 2022

Hi Borislava, thanks for this great review! Very happy to hear you seem to be liking Power-user a lot. Regarding your question regarding the link, you should actually be able to update the links after renaming the file if you just open the renamed file before updating! Feel free to reach out if you are experiencing any issue

RA

Roy A.  
Technical Director  
Biotechnology  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Issues"

June 23, 2023

3.0

Pros

Malwarebytes refuses to allow updates. Quarantines items.

Cons

See above complaint. This should not happen

Review Source

Response from Power-user

June 26, 2023

Hi, this is a behavior from Malwarebytes that we have no control over. But you have the option as a Malwarebytes user to whitelist Power-user and enable the updates.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Senior Research Executive - I  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Power-user: Helpful tool for Document Generation"

September 8, 2022

4.0

Pros

Powe-user has more helpful and useful predefined templates, icons, images, maps and charts. You can create a own template and use it in other documents. Using the Tombstones you can insert the project reference inside the presentation.

Cons

Power-user has more likable feature other than dislikes. When handling huge data sets in the excel, excel file crashes when Power-user add-on is installed. If the user forget to save or not auto-save is turned on work done in the file may be deleted. Power-user team should address and work on this issue.

Switched from

[ASAP Utilities for Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/172223/ASAP-Utilities-for-Excel/)

Whole collection of Templates, Pictures and Maps.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

September 9, 2022

Hi, thank you for your review and feedback! Regarding the occasional crash you mentioned, I'd be happy to have a look at it with you. Can you contact us or create a ticket for support on this?

MP

Maxime P.  
E-commerce manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "I save so many hours with Power-user"

February 27, 2023

5.0

Pros

The Excel-PowerPoint link is so useful and the pipette is one of the coolest tool to use in PowerPoint. The library brings me new ideas and help me not reinvent the wheel every morning.

Cons

For now, I don't see any drawbacks in Power-user. It may be even greater if it was translalted into spanish maybe.

Switched from

[think-cell](https://www.capterra.com/p/180388/think-cell/)

Think-cell is too expensivve and less complete than Power-user

Review Source

Pravin R.  
Senior Project Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Power-user Review"

March 16, 2023

4.0

Pros

It is beneficial, and we can work efficiently. We can have all items in a single column, Alignment is very easy in power user

Cons

It makes the computer bit slow, and the price is a bit high. while working it closes automatically

Review Source

Ragul K.  
Research Executive II  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Power-user review"

September 23, 2022

5.0

It is very good , we need this in every company

Pros

It save time by consuming work from our side and their template are very easy to use

Cons

it has small glitches it is very rare but it occurs and it needs to grow more on excel side

Review Source

Response from Power-user

September 26, 2022

Thanks for your review Ragul!

Sreepathi D.  
Senior Research Executive I  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Power-User - "A powerful tool for productivity" "

October 13, 2022

4.0

Pros

It reduces time, especially in creating presentations, with the help of many icons and diagrams readily available in power-user with no other searches. Another awesome thing is that Excel and PowerPoint templates are readily available to present our project uniquely and professionally. Power-user is the most recommended tool for everyday developments and quickly accomplishes our work.

Cons

I don't think any of the cons, but If you add a few more templates for excel, it will be helpful.

Review Source

Vignesh M.  
Senior Process Associate  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Power-user Review"

February 7, 2023

4.0

Pros

It is very user-friendly, and it saves time while working on presentations. We can easily do the alignment and have many options in a single tab. We can customize this according to our wish

Cons

Sometimes it makes the system work slowly, and it gets close automatically. The price is bit high

Review Source

Mogana T.  
Consultant  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Easy to Integrate and Use with Microsoft Office Tools"

July 30, 2020

5.0

Great tool for heavy power point user. Most of the formatting and creating graphs and diagrams can be done under single tab .

Pros

Most of the frequently used functionality is within on single tab. There is no need to switch tool bars often, therefore saves time and improve the level of attention in the document.

Cons

Not all features are included such as Bold and Italic features

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 16, 2022

Hi Mogana, Thanks a lot for your review. It's been a while but I wanted to inform you that you can now find the Bold/Italic/Underline shortcuts directly from the Power-user tab!

AD

Aditya D.  
Account Manager  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A helping hand in presentations"

September 2, 2022

5.0

The overall experience has been great, I have asked all of my team members to start using this as it has significantly helped me in preparing better presentations

Pros

The integrated console that provides all the important tools required at one place really helps in saving a lot of time and eases out the process of making presentations. Additionally, the various content libraries provided helps in quick usage of graphic to make the presentation more engageing

Cons

File sharing option is only through outlook, while I am using google suite, I have to follow the old-school process to share files

Review Source

Response from Power-user

September 5, 2022

Hi Aditya, thank you for your review!

CM

Claudia M.  
Teacher/student  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Huge life saver"

August 19, 2022

5.0

Pros

When creating a file that needs to be shared with many people, but customized each time. It may take days, but with power user, you can do it in just a couple of hours!

Cons

So far, I have not found anything I don't like about this tool.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 22, 2022

Thanks Claudia!

MH

Mirza H.  
Professor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best addon for academic use"

August 19, 2022

5.0

Pros

Easy to use and there are diverse options.

Cons

The image and template collection are not sufficient

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 22, 2022

Thank you for your review Mirza!

EE

Elon E.  
Consultant  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A must have"

August 19, 2022

5.0

Pros

Increase productivity by a lot. Help to create clear and impactful presentations.

Cons

Few to improve. It is already very useful and efficient.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 22, 2022

Thanks for your feedback Elon. Very happy to see you are enjoying Power-user!

MW

Martin W.  
solutions engineer  
Medical Devices  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "reduce your presentation creation time by 70% easily"

August 16, 2022

5.0

I can generate and theme presentations at the speed of light. I am referred to as the company PowerPoint Ninja - mostly due to power user

Pros

Agenda creation, aligning and matching fonts and text across all slides, access to most important tasks all in one ribbon

Cons

the load speed when clicking on images and icons.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 17, 2022

Thanks for your review Martin, or should I say, PowerPoint Ninja ;)

SK

Sandeep K.  
AVP  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent Product with great features "

August 19, 2022

5.0

Very happy and satisfied with the tool.

Pros

Excellent templates which improve the productivity in preparing business presentations.

Cons

Nothing as such. I like the integrations with maps.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 25, 2022

Thanks for this review! Very happy to hear you are enjoying Power-user!

DD

David D.  
Benefits Supervisor  
Gambling & Casinos  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Fantastic tool"

September 2, 2022

5.0

The benefits have been using charts. I get to really play around and test out boundaries. The advanced functions are also really helpful.

Pros

The best feature is having everything that is important all on one tab, especially for PowerPoint. It makes everything so easy and clean.

Cons

I'm not a fan of the pricing with the software. Word really doesn't do much.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

September 6, 2022

Thanks for your review David

TD

Thomas D.  
Head Hunter  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Amazing productivity boost for PowerPoint and Excel!"

July 3, 2020

5.0

Pros

Power-user has a really impressive number of features that cover a wide variety of issues that I used to face daily when working with the Office Suite. I am especially fond of the Library that includes thousands of templates and icons to beautify my slides.

Cons

Currently the app deosn't have many features in Word

Switched from

[UpSlide](https://www.capterra.com/p/163924/UpSlide/)

Cheaper and with more features

Review Source

sS

sandra S.  
Assistant Professor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Powe-user review"

September 26, 2022

4.0

Pros

Integration with the MS PowerPoint and excel is the best. As an Assistant Professor, I always use the Power-user Chart and Shape tools for creating a insightful presentations. Students and staffs understand the charts and shapes very clearly.

Cons

Power-user doesn't have MacOS support. It's UI Needs improvement

Review Source

AT

Aaron T.  
Assistant Professor  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Streamline academic presentations"

August 19, 2022

4.0

Pros

After an initial learning curve, this application streamlines the process of creating presentations in powerpoint and making them "tidy". It's easy to arrange content on slides and keep things organized. I do not use the templates very much, but in certain use cases, they facilitate generating an overall schematic for presenting info on a slide.

Cons

It is fairly easy to install. For academic use, cost is minimal for full features, but I am not sure the features would justify the cost for some that do not create PPT presentations often.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 22, 2022

Thanks Aaron for your review

TJ

Thy J.  
Lecturer  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Hello from Thailand!!"

August 16, 2022

5.0

The software makes all presentation easier and more unity in design. I love it!!!

Pros

All provided icons and the color replacing feature.

Cons

I think it would be great to have the typeface replacing function in here too.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 19, 2022

Thanks for the review Thy. We do have features for replacing fonts and colors by the way, let me know if you need more info on this!

AC

Alessandro C.  
Consultant  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A usefull software enhancing everyday productivity"

August 19, 2022

5.0

Pros

Power-user is an usefull add-on for Excel and Powerpoint, allowing to access extra formatting features, graphs, and advanced features.

Cons

The software may occasionally be a little buggy, even if it is well supported.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 22, 2022

Thanks Alessandro for this review! Glad that you like it!

RU

Rudolf U.  
Communication Manager  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "My new super power"

August 16, 2022

5.0

I now have a new super power... Super user

Pros

Different options available.. it speaks to any type of job I need it for

Cons

Please add transition options to some slides design

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 17, 2022

Thanks Rudolf, appreciate the review and feedback!

MM

Mauricio M.  
Talent Partner  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great tool for templates"

August 19, 2022

5.0

Pros

The PowerPoint templates improve productivity.

Cons

We should have more templates and options. Keep growing the library.

Review Source

Response from Power-user

August 23, 2022

Thanks Mauricio for your review!

NA

Narmatha A.  
Software engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Power user review "

October 13, 2022

4.0

Pros

Power user help of the chart's features and the various slides it offers, we can make eye-catching visual representations of our ideas that are effective for communicating them to others.

Cons

It slow down my computer down when I was working on several projects. Although a few of the features felt a touch old, overall, the product is excellent.

Review Source

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