--- description: Review of Microsoft PowerPoint Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Microsoft PowerPoint | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Presentation Software](/directory/4193/presentation/software) > [Microsoft PowerPoint](/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint) # Microsoft PowerPoint Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint Page: 1 / 837\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint?page=2) > Microsoft PowerPoint is an on-premise presentation solution designed to help professionals and businesses create, edit and share slides with team members, external clients and other stakeholders. Administrators can track changes made by team members and insert embedded animations, tables, shapes, icons, images, 3D objects and other elements within Microsoft PowerPoint decks. Managers can use customizable themes and templates to design presentations with transitions. Microsoft PowerPoint is available on a one-time subscription and support is extended via email, knowledge base, FAQs and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 20888 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 20888 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Buy alone or as part of the Microsoft 365 Suite for $6.99 Application stand alone (one-time licence) - $109.99 Microsoft Office bundle (one-time licence) - from $139.99 30 days trial for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assamese, Basque, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luxembourgish, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Marathi, Nepali, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Scottish Gaelic, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Tatar, Telugu, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan and 15 more ## Features - 3D Objects - AI Design & Content Suggestions - AI Presentation Generation - AI Text-to-Slide - AI Visual Generation - Animation - Audience Engagement - Audio File Management - Autosave - Brand Management - Collaboration Tools - Content Creation - Content Import/Export - Content Sharing - Customisable Templates - Data Visualisation - Document Editing - Drag & Drop - File Sharing - Image Editing ## Integrations (22 total) - CRM Analytics - Canva - Digital Signage Templates - Facebook Business Suite - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar - Google Sheets - Instagram - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Access - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Exchange - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft SQL Server - Microsoft SharePoint ... and 7 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Presentation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4193/presentation/software) ## Related Categories - [Presentation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4193/presentation/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4366/productivity/software) - [AI Presentation Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/5504/ai-presentation-tools/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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One feature that could be improved in my opinion is the ease of removing background from images, with many sites now finder introvert ways on acheiving this Microsoft Powerpoint still lacks a quick and crisps removal of backgrounds. > > Really positive, the upgrades in tools and templates have been fantastic over the years, including some really slick animation slides and shadows. ----- ### "Presentation Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Anonymous User** | *8 August 2026* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The interface is user friendly and works with ease, even without any prior knowledge or experience of design. It provides variety of in built themes and templates that helps creating professional and enhanced slides in no time. It also allows editing the videos and adding animations directly to the presentation which makes it worth every penny. > > **Cons**: Though Power Point is a Microsoft tool still it gets stuck with bugs and issues when added large number of animations or slides. Also it's customer support lacks apt assistance when needed especially with topics like social media graphics. > > Since childhood till date Power Point is the only tool I have used for making presentation both as a student and now as a co operate worker though it has glitches at times but still it is one of the best presentation tool in the market till date. ----- ### "Great Tool With Some Drawbacks" — 4.0/5 > **Kristin** | *10 February 2026* | Plastics | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ability to put a lot of information into a consistent tool for presentations and training within an organization. > > **Cons**: It's challenging to figure out how to change backgrounds and apply background templates. I recently tried to apply a new background to slides from a previous organization and it was very challenging to figure out how to do this. > > I still use this for presentations and training in my job as a Human Resources and Talent Acquisition professional. ----- ### "Traditional presentation tools with newer AI features" — 5.0/5 > **Edwin** | *29 July 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Microsoft PowerPoint is how it combines traditional presentation tools with newer AI features that make creating content much faster. When we have to present our POC's we use this tool. The AI-powered design suggestions help improve slide layouts, recommend better formatting, and save time when building professional presentations. The large selection of templates is useful because I can quickly create business reports, training materials, social media presentations, and project updates without starting from scratch. The video editing features are also impressive, allowing users to trim videos, add captions, apply transitions, and create more engaging presentations. PowerPoint works well with Microsoft 365, making collaboration easier when multiple people need to edit the same file. Overall, it provides a good balance between advanced features and ease of use. > > **Cons**: The biggest issue I have with Microsoft PowerPoint is that some advanced features can feel overwhelming for new users. There are many options and menus, so it takes time to learn where everything is located. While the AI features are helpful, some suggestions do not always match the style or purpose of the presentation and still require manual adjustments. The cost can also be a concern for users who only need basic presentation features, especially compared to free alternatives. Occasionally, large presentations with many videos, animations, or high-resolution images can become slow and cause performance issues. Some templates also feel repetitive, and finding unique designs sometimes requires extra customization. > > My overall experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been very positive. It remains one of the most reliable tools for creating professional presentations, whether for work, education, marketing, or social media content. I appreciate how Microsoft continues adding AI features that improve productivity, such as helping generate ideas, improve slide designs, and organize information more effectively. The software is easy enough for beginners but still offers advanced tools for experienced users who need detailed control over animations, videos, and layouts. Customer support and online resources are helpful when troubleshooting issues or learning new features. Although there are occasional bugs and performance issues with larger files, PowerPoint continues to be a powerful and valuable tool for creating high-quality visual content. ----- ### "Microsoft PowerPoint - look no further\!" — 5.0/5 > **Tara** | *11 September 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft PowerPoint is my go-to for all presentation needs. I've used this software for years and still cannot find another software product that comes anywhere near PowerPoint. The software is extremely easy to use, the cost is nominal for the benefit received, and it has great capabilities. I've never experienced any bugs or issues with the software, which is amazing. The templates have been really helpful, as have the social media and video editing features\! > > **Cons**: There's nothing that I can think of that I actually dislike about Microsoft PowerPoint. I've always had a great experience using it\! > > My overall experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is very positive. I've never used a software program that has so few issues and is always reliable\! I keep finding new ways to use it, too\! ----- Page: 1 / 837\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data