About Google Slides
Google Slides is free, real-time collaborative and works on any device — the reliable default for teams already in Google Workspace. It's light on flashy design and AI, but unbeatable for frictionless co-editing, comments and sharing.
For a free, no-friction deck that your whole team can edit at once, it's still hard to beat. It won't win design awards, but it always works and never costs extra.
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The honest list
What we love
＋Completely free
＋Best real-time collaboration
＋Works on any device
＋No lock-in, easy sharing
Watch out for
−Basic design and templates
−Minimal AI generation
−Needs a Google account