Review of programs for creating presentations. Microsoft PowerPoint: analogues, features, reviews suitable for different operating systems

The main analogue and competitor of MS PowerPoint. The main difference is the simplicity objectively inherent in Apple interfaces and technology. As esprezo founder Mark Khlynov says: “Make a presentation in Keynote once, and I won’t have to explain that the program’s functionality is incredibly simpler and more practical.” Available on Mac, iOS and iCloud browser.

The latest software update allows you to enjoy Keynote slides even where it is not installed: you receive a link to the presentation and embed it in a web page - everyone can see it. And no PDF compromises!

The platform on which you are currently reading our selection. Initially, this is a website builder, but any page can be converted into a presentation. It’s difficult to make a low-quality design on Tilda: for any idea there are designers created and verified by professionals. The presentation can be saved directly on the website or downloaded as PDF. You can make up to 50 presentations for free. There are tariffs for personal use and business for 500 rubles and 1000 rubles per month: create up to 500 pages and use all the functions of the platform.

Web design software: create presentations, postcards, websites, business cards and even album covers. Canva is suitable if your presentation needs to look fashionable and impressive. A database of millions of stock photos, hundreds of fonts, icons and filters for pictures is available. There are training lessons and examples of the best work. Works online and on iOS. The standard version of the program is free. Individual premium design elements cost $1 each. To simplify team work and expand design capabilities (remembering company colors and templates and brand fonts), there is Canva for Work for $12.95 per month.

Modern presentation software loved by IT professionals. All presentations are created in html format, which means they can be viewed from any device and customized in any way (access and edit the code), as well as insert almost any content from the Internet. Available online on all devices. In the free version, all your presentations will be publicly available. For private mode and 1GB of storage you need to pay $5 per month per user. For unlimited storage, synchronization with Dropbox and Google Analytics - $10 per month per user or $15 per month for two.

If you adhere to the idea of ​​“Keep it simple”, this program is for you. The interface is as intuitive as possible, there are high-quality templates for design. Haiku Deck simplifies presentation creation and slide creation with one idea per slide and one visualizer. Nothing else matters.

The highlight of Haiku Deck is Zuru technology, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning. It analyzes the content of the presentation and highlights important fragments. Selects suitable images, icons, fonts and even distributes text across slides.

Haiku Deck is a cloud service, available on all devices. There is an application for iOS. Test period - 7 days. The Pro version costs $9.99 per month, Premium costs $29.99 per month.

Ideal software if you need to make a presentation on a tablet or Mac. There are many good templates. Features - working with layers, adding photos and videos directly from Facebook, YouTube, Dropbox, analytics on presentation views. Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac. In the free version you can create 4 open access presentations. Premium and Pro plans cost $10 and $20 per month: you can upload large files, receive advanced analytics and work in private. There are special offers for teachers and students.

Software for creating web publications. Here you can create not only a website, but also a presentation, magazine, etc. You don’t need to know html. Additionally, Readymag is generous with free templates. Available online in your browser. There is a free personal account with a limit of 10 pages per project. To work with five people you need to pay $16 per month. For 10 people - $64 per month.

Fashionable software for presentations among startups and small companies. Slidebean itself makes stylish presentations using existing templates - all you need is content. There are ready-made templates for different purposes: marketing projects, sales, etc. Tariffs: Starter and Premium for $12 and $29 per month. There is a trial period.

A solution for those who no longer want to be left alone with a blank slide the night before an event - artificial intelligence in this program will take on half the work.

It understands what content you add to a slide and how best to design it. It knows that if you change the color of the icons, you need to change the background - and it does it automatically. It also automatically aligns elements, changes sizes, turns numbers into diagrams - and speeds up the work process significantly. Even if you don’t understand anything about design, the presentation will turn out stylish - artificial intelligence has been given good taste.

The service offers more than 50 slide templates depending on what you want to show - work results, project team, SWOT analysis or sales graph. The program provides free access to a million-strong database of free stock photos and icons. The created presentation is saved in pdf and ppt, works only in the browser. The software appeared recently - and for now it is completely free.

The program lives up to the slogan “limitless creativity” and gives scope for creativity and creating a unique design. Instead of static templates, the service offers “smart blocks” - any object or group of objects can be saved as a smart block, inserted onto any slide and changed simultaneously on all slides. This way you can come up with your own template for a presentation or simply change blocks of text on all slides in seconds.

The service allows you to insert not only photos, videos, icons, gifs and fonts in one click. But that's not all - there is also the embedding of 3D models, VR experiments, files from Dropbox, objects from Figma, prototypes from Framer, InVision and Marvel.

In the free version you can create 20 presentations and download them in pdf; there are no restrictions on functions. The Pro plan for $99 per year increases media capacity from 1 to 10GB, gives private access and the ability to show an HTML presentation without the Internet. The team collaboration solution costs $49 per month or $499 per year.

Software for designing presentations, infographics, reports, etc. Upload audio and video files to your work and use a database of thousands of free images and vectors. You can create a presentation in HTML format and upload it to the website. Another advantage is the simple interface. The program is available online with synchronization on all devices. You can create three presentations per month for free with limited functionality and in public access. For $7 per month, get more diagrams, diagrams, and storage. For $16 - all premium features: private access, the ability to work in a team and import from PPT and Keynote.

The creators of the service took a radical approach to solving the issue of design for non-designers. You don't see the slide at all until you enter all the information - text, photo, graph or diagram. Then you choose a template - and the program puts it all into a dynamic and animated presentation in less than a minute. It is important that you do not just select abstract topics - you immediately see how your information is formatted and choose the template that suits best.

The service operates online and in a mobile application. There are three plans: free Newbie - 8 templates and 3 presentations, Sidekick for $8 - 25 themes and 100 presentations, Hero for $25 - 50 themes, unlimited presentations and a desktop application.

A service for creating visually impressive presentations. The program offers not just backgrounds, but a whole “universe” for presentation, 3D effects and unusual transitions between slides. For example, by choosing a template with snow-capped mountains, you will smoothly rise to the peaks, descend to the foot through the clouds, get closer to the details, or see the whole picture from afar in 3D.

At your disposal are animated icons, charts, graphs and maps. Any object can be given a 3D effect. In addition to simply adding media from other services, Emaze allows you to create a carousel inside a slide with photos, Instagram posts, or YouTube videos. There is even integration with PayPal.

It is primarily an online service for creating infographics, but it also provides a convenient program for creating presentations. The trick of these presentations is strong data visualization and interactivity.

All charts and graphs are animated - they move and show more data when hovered over. You can insert an interactive map of any part of the planet and change it as you wish - for example, highlight countries and regions depending on the data. There are also hundreds of frames for text design, animated icons, custom graphics, and instant access to photos and videos.

The latest from Microsoft. Like Slidebean, it only asks for content from you and designs the slides itself. You can create presentations with interactive graphics and videos. A separate feature is the ability to change the presentation design in one click if you don’t like the existing one. In addition, the program analyzes the content of the presentation and, based on it, suggests search queries for pictures and icons. Available online, on Windows 10 and iOS. For free.

A resource from former McKinsey consultant and designer Jan Schultink. He developed SlideMagic - software with templates for typical presentation slides: with a quote, an image and explanations for it, diagrams and comparison tables with competitors. There are slide templates for an investment presentation or annual report. All you need is content - SlideMagic is responsible for the design. You can add corporate design elements to your slides.

In this online program, the presentation will be super interactive, dynamic and stylish: the creators offer different types of animation, more than 400 templates with high-quality design, excellent graphics and a lot of options to add interactivity. A suitable option if you are sending a presentation by mail - the recipient will easily open the presentation from any device, click on animated diagrams, follow links and definitely watch to the end.

In the free version, the presentation is available only online, with the Genially logo (which is not very disturbing) and is stored in the public domain. For 7.50 euros per month you can download the created presentation in pdf, limit access to it and show it without the Internet. Business solution - with corporate templates, logos and fonts, as well as presentation viewing analysis - from 20.80 euros per month. The team rate starts from 79 euros.

If you need a cool digital presentation, Projeqt will help. Insertion of digital content is available: from a live RSS feed, a map from Google, an online survey, video from Youtube to music from SoundCloud. You can import documents from PDF and PPT. Works online, optimized for any device. For free.

The Finnish service offers an unusual presentation structure: you can create “subslides” for each main slide. You can move forward to the next idea, or you can go down, revealing the idea of ​​the slide in more detail.

The program has a minimalistic Scandinavian interface, a convenient grid and automatic alignment of elements. There are ready-made themes and the ability to add your own - with corporate colors and fonts. You can insert not only photos, videos and gifs into slides, but also 3D elements, panoramas and even websites - not links, but windows where they can be conveniently viewed.

SlideDog is not a presentation editor - it is a player for the multi-format content that you show. The trick is the ability to create a single presentation from PowerPoint and Keynote documents, PDF, Prezi, videos, websites, etc. Transitions between windows of different programs are not visible. Explore all the possibilities for free in 15 minutes. After that, it's $8.33 per month for an annual subscription or $249 forever.

Software for creating animated presentations in HTML5 format. Its functionality is similar to Prezi: at your disposal are GIF characters and objects, built-in icons, background images, frames and templates, and the ability to zoom in on individual presentation elements. The finished work can be translated into EXE, ZIP, APP, PDF and even mp4 formats and published on social networks. The free version offers limited animation options and watermarks the image. The basic version costs $9.99 per month, the professional version costs $99 per year.

The creators of the service tried to collect in it all the functions necessary for successful work with a presentation - from simple and quick slide design to interaction with the audience and analytics. At your disposal are 115 design templates, smooth transitions between slides, animation, quick access to photos, videos and icons.

The presentation can be shown online from any device, or saved in pdf or html and shown without an Internet connection. In addition, with the help of Niftio, you can engage the audience in dialogue and receive feedback, as well as collect analytics on viewing the presentation. The program only works in the browser and is still in beta version, so you have a chance to try all its features for free and give feedback to the creators.

The Microsoft PowerPoint application is known to almost everyone, since it has been part of the office software package from the creators of Windows almost from the very beginning. The program is good, no doubt about it. But Microsoft demands an exorbitant price for the product. However, this will not surprise anyone. But few people know that there are analogues of the Microsoft Powerpoint service. And free of charge. That’s why we need to consider existing analogues. They have similar functions and can save you a lot of money. But first, let's talk about Power Point itself.

What is PowerPoint?

This is a program included in the Microsoft office suite and is designed for creating high-quality presentations. The utility has a wide variety of functions. There are even animation tools. The presentations are simply excellent. And they can be saved in any supported format. There is an option to work with SmartArt objects, the ability to create advanced slides and much more. However, this rich functionality comes at a price. And usually at exorbitant prices. That's why many people don't want to use PowerPoint. Although the analogue will not have such cool functionality, it will be completely free. And for some, this fact plays a huge role. So let's look at the best analogues of Microsoft products. Let's start with the most popular application.

OpenOffice Impress

This product is part of the OpenOffice.org software suite. This is a free analogue of the Microsoft office suite. Initially, the package was created for the GNU Linux operating systems and used an exclusively free license. But then the product was ported to Windows. In fact, this utility is an almost complete copy of the 2003 PowerPoint spill. The program interface is quite lame (on two legs). But the main thing is work. And here the application is all right. Essentially, the functionality is the same as that of authentic PowerPoint. The analogue can do all the same things. It’s just that with different “beauties” in the form of themes, gradients and other things, it’s a disaster. There are no built-in templates. But they can easily be downloaded from the developer’s website. And completely free. As for the format for saving presentations, there are several options: the format used in the original PowerPoint, the application's own format, and PDF. By the way, if you save it in the format of a classic application from Microsoft, then there will be no problems opening the project in an authentic program.

OpenOffice Impress reviews

If you need to understand how well a particular application works, it is better to consider the comments of those who have already used it. OpenOffice Impress. This analogue of PowerPoint, the reviews of which we will now consider, has an impressive army of fans. But there are many who are dissatisfied. However, first let's talk about the benefits according to users. Let's start with the fact that users note the stable operation of the application. It does not crash, does not glitch and does not slow down. That's definitely a plus. The program also copes with even the most complex tasks. She is capable of creating a professional-level presentation. And this can also be considered an advantage. Another feature: the utility works faster than the original PowerPoint, which is overloaded with various plugins. This says a lot. Moreover, the program is completely free. And this is a “control shot” for the product from Microsoft. At the same time, users claim that the interface is poor and unusual. Some tools are in the wrong place. And this negatively affects the speed of work. And indeed it is. However, there are still more positive reviews than negative ones.

Now let's move on to another application.

GoogleDocs Presentations

This is a win-win option for those who do not want to clutter up their computer with various programs. This utility can easily work in a web browser online. To use this application, some conditions must be met. First, the user must have an active Google account. Without it, there will be no access to the service. Secondly, you need high-speed Internet access. This package does not work in offline mode. There is no rich toolkit for creating various effects. In this regard, it is still better to use PowerPoint. Google's equivalent can, however, create a sketch or a quick presentation. The formats available for saving your presentation include PPTX (standard for PowerPoint) and PDF. But the “outdated” PPT is no longer supported. The functionality of this application is not very rich, but it is completely free and can create an entry-level presentation. By the way, the finished project can be saved in the cloud storage of Google itself. There is integration with this service.

Feedback on GoogleDocs Presentations

The situation here is complicated. This service is not a full-fledged analogue of PowerPoint. Some users should take this into account before writing negative reviews. But there are also positive comments. Let's start with them. So, many users claim that this brainchild of Google works very well and is a great help on trips and business trips. All you need is a browser and the Internet. And the speed of operation itself depends entirely on the speed of the Internet. Another advantage (according to users) is the incredibly simple interface. It is simply impossible to get lost in it. This is where the advantages end. Now about the bad. Users categorically do not like the meager set of options and tools. Users are also not satisfied with the style of the presentations created. He looks like the project was created by a schoolboy. And these are very serious charges. Unfortunately, this is exactly the case. This tool is designed to quickly create drafts. And you won’t be able to get a high-quality and cool presentation.

Kingsoft Presentation

Now let's move on to another program. This application is not completely free. There is a more advanced version that you will have to pay for. But the free option can also surprise. Many programs for creating presentations (similar to PowerPoint), as a rule, have a rather poor interface. But not Kingsoft. The design here is no worse than the original. And key control components are implemented even more intelligently. This application cannot work with SmartArt objects, but there is a quite passable replacement for them. At the same time, the program is capable of creating presentations of amazing beauty and quality. You can save them in standard format, PDF or open formats. When opening the project in the original application, no distortion is observed. And this is the main advantage of this product over other analogues. Working in this application is easy and pleasant. Many professionals choose this product. And they are absolutely right. Some even prefer to purchase the full version in the name of richer functionality. And for an ordinary user, the completely free version will be quite enough. Kingsoft Presentation is an excellent replacement for the classic Microsoft application.

Whether you are a student, a business professional, or an employee in an organization, there is a good chance that one day you will be asked to make a presentation. You may have to make it for viewing on the Internet.

Be that as it may... when the time comes to make a presentation, you will want the best software for your capabilities and needs.

Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most popular presentation software packages. And it actually works very well. If you decide to use PowerPoint to create your presentation, our Tuts+ are here to help.

Explore the following videos: . Be sure to use our professional PowerPoint templates.

However, PowerPoint isn't the only professional presentation tool in 2017. There are many alternatives to PowerPoint for creating presentations.

What are the best presentation software in 2017? ()

Most people who create presentations don't know about other options. But there are good ones, so you should carefully familiarize yourself with the available programs before creating a presentation. Some of them are even free.

For this article, we have compiled a collection of 16 best PowerPoint alternatives so that you can find the best solution. Let's look at some of the features that a good presentation software package has in 2017.

9 Best Features You Need in a Presentation Software Suite in 2017

Presentation software allows you to share information visually, typically through a slide show. In the past, presentations were usually made in person; today they are often published on the Internet. The list of presentation software has expanded.

As individual demands grow, so does the range of software options. Below are the features you need when choosing the best presentation software in 2017:

1. Real-time collaboration

In today's teamwork, real-time coordination is an important aspect for presentation software. Real-time work allows team members to work on the same document at the same time.

The best presentation software packages include tools for online sharing and collaboration.

2. Mobile editing

5. PowToon

Use PowToon to create animated presentations and short videos.

PowToon specializes in creating animated presentations and short videos. Collaborate with others to create your own animated presentation. You can use this tool to create animated graphs and charts. Take advantage of their free library of music and styles. Their templates are drag and drop for ease of use. Special rates are available for students and for classroom work.

6.CustomShow

CustomShow integrates with Salesforce.

CustomShow is designed for B2B sales and marketing presentations. It is a cloud-based application that allows you to create and deliver presentations online using a variety of platforms, with real-time collaboration. This allows you to create a library of slides that your team can customize as needed. A feature that marketing professionals will appreciate is the Salesforce integration.

7. Slidebean

Slidebean is good for marketing presentations in 2017.

Slidebean is another presentation marketing tool. An added benefit of this software presentation in 2017 is the ability to consult with their designers to get tips and tricks for premium users. Premium users are assigned a dedicated support agent to answer questions. Slidebean has tools that let you track who is viewing your presentations and determine how busy they are.

8. Haiku Deck

Haiku Deck uses images licensed under Creative Commons.

Haiku Deck was created to make creating an online presentation easier in 2017. They have thousands of templates. It uses images licensed under Creative Commons and automatically provides attribution. Use it with your iPad or iPad mini.

The web application is compatible with current versions of Chrome, Safari and Firefox. It is possible to upload PowerPoint or Keynote presentation files. A discount is provided for teachers and students.

9.Visme

Use Visme to create a wide range of visual content in 2017.

You can use Visme not only for presentations, but also to create other types of visual content, including infographics, reports, projections and more. Share your presentations online or download them offline. The tool has the ability to animate objects, add links, pop-ups and transitions. Discounts are available to students and teachers, as well as non-profit organizations.

10. SlideDog

Use SlideDog to combine different types of media into a presentation.

This presentation tool allows you to combine different types of media into a presentation. SlideDog supports a wide range of file types, including PowerPoint, PDFs, Prezi, videos (including YouTube), image files, web pages, Microsoft Word and Excel files. This is a good option if your presentations draw on material from many sources. This tool supports live content sharing and interactive audience polling.

11.Genially

Genially aims for interactive effects.

Genially useful tool for creating visual media such as presentations, infographics, mind maps and more. Genially is built on interactivity, and almost everything created with it is interactive. It supports collaboration and real-time animation. Additionally, statistics help determine the effectiveness of your presentation.

12.FlowVella

FlowVella contains analytics tools.

Another good cloud presentation app for the mobile world is FlowVella. It works for iPhone, iPad or Mac. You can use it offline. It has analytics tools that let you know the details of how your presentation was received. Use it in Kiosk mode for security. There are also special teacher rates.

13. LibreOffice Impress

LibreOffice Impress is open source software.

LibreOffice Impress is part of the LibreOffice suite. It is open source software developed and maintained by users as a project of the non-profit group The Document Foundation.

Impress features are standard for users familiar with other popular presentation tools. Unfortunately, it doesn't yet include some of the new features expected in 2017, such as sharing or online collaboration.

14.Emaze

Emaze is an online application for creating presentations in the browser.

Emaze is easy to use. It is an interactive, in-browser presentation app that has various tools to help you create professional presentations. It works in a wide variety of browsers on Mac or PC. Can work with smartphones. Special effects include 3D Zoom and video background. There are discounts for students, teachers and non-profit organizations.

15.WPS Pre sentation

WPS Presentation is part of the WPS office package.

WPS Presentation is part of the WPS office suite, which includes Writer and Spreadsheets. It is compatible with PowerPoint and has similar tools. It includes some nice animation features as well as font resources. When you collaborate, leave comments for later viewing. Current 2017 versions are available for iOS, Android, Windows and Linux.

16. Niftio

Niftio is a relatively new presentation software in 2017.

Niftio is a relatively new presentation software that is still in beta testing. Contains a wide range of tools, including access to a large library of images (over 4000). Choose from different special effects and transition types. Smart Pointer features play your presentation on any device, allowing you to see your notes and timeline.

Choose the best presentation software (in 2017)

One way or another, most of us decide on presentation software. For many, this means turning to PowerPoint. While PowerPoint is great if you need a presentation program, know that there are other good options in 2017.

The best presentation software will vary depending on your needs. In this article, we've identified nine key features to consider when choosing professional presentation software. We also looked at 16 different presentation programs.

To learn more about PowerPoint alternatives for creating presentations, check out:

Do you think there is a good alternative to PowerPoint? What professional presentation software do you use? Leave your comments below.

Your boss has ordered an interesting and exciting presentation that he is going to present to new business partners, or you want to present your experience and skills well in an interview for a new job, or you are preparing to give a scientific report, or... In any case, you You need a tool with which you can create presentations.

The vast majority believe that Microsoft PowerPoint is the industry standard, if not the only option. But there are also people who believe that there are programs that can do much more. In this article, I will introduce you to five of the best PowerPoint alternatives to create professional presentations.

Keynote

(free for OS X Mavericks device owners)

Apple Keynote can be installed on your Mac as a standalone product, or as part of the Apple iWork office suite. This program has one of the most intuitive, clear and easy to use interface. It comes with many useful templates.

My best presentations are created in Keynote, and they take significantly less time to prepare than it would take me in PowerPoint. Here you don’t have to spend minutes exploring toolbars in search of the desired function, or looking through design templates in search of one that you haven’t seen in dozens of other presentations. Keynote has excellent built-in tools for editing and enhancing the images you put on your slides. There are no problems with introducing videos into the presentation and the animated elements do not twitch like sick people. The program without question supports documents created in PowerPoint, which will be useful if you are not creating a presentation from a “clean sheet”, but based on one that was created in the Microsoft office suite.

You can control the progress of a presentation created in Keynote with or , and there is also a mode for viewing your own notes on the Mac screen while projecting slides onto the big screen.

Google Docs

(free web app)

The presentation preparation module used to be a rather lackluster solution. But not so long ago it was updated, as a result it became more competitive against the background. Now we can safely recommend it to those people who would like to find a reliable online tool for creating presentations.

Google Docs has a whole range of good templates and tools for creating presentations. The interface is clear, immediately after logging in we can start working on a new document, adding animation, slide changing effects and other visually attractive elements to it. Using this service, you can organize teamwork to create a presentation.

There are some “heavy” functions missing here, such as video integration into slides (although, if the presentation will be conducted from a computer connected to a good Internet channel, you can insert a video from YouTube or other video hosting sites). If you don't want to decorate your presentation with bells and whistles, but want a tool for creating high-quality presentations with a clear and fast interface, then Google Docs may well be your choice.

Beamer

(LaTeX) (Windows/Mac/Linux, free)

For many fans of LaTeX, as well as for those who are required to format their scientific work using this tool, Beamer is the main tool for creating presentations. While other applications have a graphical user interface in which we can drag and drop elements (images, videos, text blocks, etc.) with the mouse and instantly see the results of text formatting, Beamer requires knowledge of a special markup language that runs in the LaTeX universe.

If you are used to starting to use a program that is completely new to you immediately after installing it on your computer, then LaTeX is not for you. Beamer is suitable only for those users who are familiar with this tool for preparing formatted documents, popular in academic circles and among many IT gurus. It should be said that this difficult-to-learn presentation creation tool opens up the broadest control over the appearance of absolutely all components of the presentation, which you will not get in any of the programs with a graphical interface.

Prezi

(Web / Win / Mac / Linux / iOS, free / $59/year amateur, $159/year professional)

Prezi has its own idea of ​​an ideal presentation, far from slides with text and pictures replacing each other on the screen. Even animation effects and transitions created in other tools pale in comparison to Prezi's "scaleable user interface." It sets all the slides in motion and focuses on images, graphics, and dynamics to help emphasize the most important points. This can all be completely confusing for some users.

Not everyone will be able to structure a presentation in Prezi in such a way as to focus the audience's attention on the main idea. Many who have tried to use this tool call it "flickering" and the templates "unprofessional." But others believe that Prezi is the best tool for preparing interesting and captivating presentations that stand head and shoulders above the usual slideshows.

You can sign up for Prezi for free and immediately start building a live presentation with 100MB of storage space for your files. If this volume is not enough for you, then pay $59 per year for an “amateur” account and expand your volume to 500 MB. Also, an amateur account allows you to make presentations invisible to others and remove the service watermark. For $159 per year, you become a Pro member, who can count on 2GB and access to Prezi Desktop, an Adobe Air app that lets you work offline.

LibreOffice / OpenOffice.org Impress

(Windows/Mac/Linux, free)

We will not go into the differences between full-fledged office suites for Windows, Mac and Linux, which can be downloaded completely free - LibreOffice and OpenOffice.org; we will only highlight the Impress application included in them. This is a fairly convenient tool that allows you to create high-quality presentations. When LibreOffice finally split from OpenOffice.org, it didn't forget to take Impress with it. Therefore, today both packages have almost the same program for working with presentations. They both support PowerPoint file formats, and have an easy-to-use graphical user interface with full drag-and-drop implementation.

Working here is as easy as in a similar program from Microsoft. An inexperienced user may even decide that this is one of the previous versions of PowerPoint, their interfaces and set of tools are so similar. It should only be noted that the capabilities for working with graphics are somewhat wider than those of the main competitor.

Have you decided to create at least one presentation in something other than PowerPoint? Share your successes in the comments.

Just because many of the Windows programs you need are paid, that doesn't mean you have to shell out money or constantly download limited versions. After all, there are free analogues.

And they are no worse than their advertised comrades. And in some ways, perhaps, even better. So, we present to you a review that includes the best analogues of paid programs for Windows, without which a full-fledged user’s life would seem to be unthinkable.

Analogue of Kaspersky Anti-Virus - 360 Total Security

One of the most popular antiviruses among Russian-speaking users is . However, it is irrational to pay an annual license for using a product that has a worthy free analogue. Thus, according to data from independent laboratories testing software developed for security, it demonstrates results that are not inferior to a number of paid programs.

Moreover, this antivirus comes bundled with a firewall and optimizer, which enhances protection against hackers and data thieves and also increases PC performance. 360 TS has five anti-virus engines, a special behavior analyzer for unknown threats, a sandbox for running applications in a virtual environment, and many other cool options.

Analogue of Photoshop - GIMP

The word “photoshop” has long become a household word. But it is not at all necessary to install the program from which such a verb originates in order to make something very beautiful or cool out of an ordinary photograph. Why pay more or settle for a trial version when there is such a great alternative like ? Its functionality includes all the tools necessary for image processing.

Working with layers, retouching, changing brightness, saturation, size, removing red eyes, moles and pimples, combining effects, channel mixer, customizable interface and much more - all this is offered by the GIMP menu.

Analog FineReader - CuneiForm

Should you install a trial version of Finder to recognize only 50 pages or fork out for a paid one? No, that's not our way. It’s better to download a free analogue - OCR CuneiForm.

This software is able to recognize photocopied or photographed text in 20 languages, while maintaining the structure of the document with tables and images. The program detects all known fonts (including book and typewriter), works even with poor quality photographs and applies a dictionary check.

Analogues - 7-ZIP and

Need to unpack a downloaded archive with a game or work documents? Or maybe “shove the impossible” into mail or removable media? Free 7-ZIP archiver is at your service.

With its help, you can quickly unpack archives in popular formats RAR, XAR, ZIP, 7z, ARJ, HFS, ISO. You can also pack it in ZIP, 7z, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR. Several more extensions are available in another free archiver - HaoZIP. But there is no Russian-language interface there.

Analogue of Radmin - TeamViewer

System administrators cannot do without this software. Although this software will also be useful for ordinary users who may need access to their home computer when they are at work or on vacation, for example.

An analogue of TeamViewer is a program for remote access on a PC. With its help, you can log into one computer from another, no matter what distance separates them (as long as they are on the Internet). You will be able to control the remote machine and perform all operations on it as if you were sitting behind it. The program also allows you to exchange files and establish video calls via a web camera.

Analogue Nero - Ashampoo Free

One of the most famous disc burning applications is Nero. But the full package of this program is paid. How to “fuck” greedy developers? It’s easy - download an analogue of Nero Ashampoo BurningFree. This recorder also excels at recording CDs, DVDs and Blue-Rays. In addition, you can create copies and disk images, save projects, erase content, transfer songs and movies from disks to a PC, and work in multi-session mode.

Analogue - Audacity

Do you need a professional audio recording and editing program like Sound Forge, but it's free? For super-pros, the news is not good. You can't do this without paid software. The maximum is downloading a trial version, as in the same Adobe Audition. But most users should take a closer look at the Audacity program. It records high-quality sound from a microphone or line input. You can also work in a project with multiple audio tracks. Functions for trimming, mixing, mixing, quality settings and applying effects are available. Besides, work results can be saved in different formats.

Analog ACDSee - IrfanView

A good image viewer costs a lot these days. Unfortunately, not only figuratively, but also literally. For a high-quality viewer, users seem to be charged a fee. However, there is also free software that can satisfy the needs of the most demanding user.

An example of this is IrfanView. This program opens all popular formats of photographs and pictures from the Internet. Its tools allow you to perform operations such as rotating, cropping, resizing, batch renaming or converting formats, viewing slide shows, and applying effects.

Analog Alcohol 120 - DAEMON Tools Lite

A CD/DVD drive emulator is most often needed by fans of computer games. After all, as a rule, when starting a game, an installation disk is required. Special programs like “Alcohol” help you get around this rule, but it’s paid. But, thank Cthulhu, we have DAEMON Tools Lite. This development quickly creates virtual drives, supporting all popular images: ISO, CUE/BIN, MDS, CDI, CCD, BWT, NRG and PDI.

Analogue - CCleaner

Even a modern high-performance computer, after several months of operation, begins to barely noticeably, but still “slow down.” This is inevitable - unnecessary shortcuts, invisible data from the Internet, duplicate files and errors in the registry - all this affects the performance of the system. Therefore, to optimize Windows you need to run the appropriate utility. CCleaner is not inferior in functionality and efficiency to the paid Auslogics Boostspeed. The analogue will tidy up the registry (by creating a copy, just in case), remove all traces of being on the Internet and free up space on your hard drives from unnecessary files.

Similar to Powerpoint, Excel and Word - OpenOffice

Since it so happens that you do not have a license package from Microsoft, you need to think about what you can replace it with. An excellent option would be a suite of office applications, which is in no way inferior to Microsoft Office. Moreover, in addition to a text editor, a spreadsheet processor and a program for creating presentations, this software includes a mathematical formula editor, a drawing program and software for working with databases.

The interface of each application is intuitive, the buttons, tabs, commands in the menu are almost the same as you are used to seeing them in the standard licensed Windows package. The only thing you'll have to get used to is the application names: instead of Word - Writer, Excel - Calc, PowerPoint - Impress. It is also important to note that OpenOffice will allow you to open, edit and save documents in a variety of “office” formats, including standard ones for Microsoft.

Analogue of Corel Draw - Inkscape

If you have thought about what you can replace with free ones, you should pay attention to. This graphic editor is practically not inferior in functionality to Korel. Selecting and copying colors, inserting a style, gradient editor, outline markers, text processing, various filters and effects - all this is provided by this program. You can create stunning technical and artistic drawings that are also compatible with XML, CSS and SVG formats. Well, as for the format of the images themselves, they can be in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF, BMP, GIF, XPM, WMF and others. It is also noteworthy that Inkscape allows for collaborative drawing - using the XMPP (Jabber) protocol, you can create vector graphics together with friends or colleagues.

Now you know that irreplaceable software is a rare exception. And when they once again tell you that you need to install a paid program, remember what you read here. Now the developers will not be able to... deceive you. After all, what a pleasant feeling it is when you realize that you downloaded a decent program completely free of charge at a time when someone else had to fork out for a similar product.