# Genially vs Microsoft Sway Comparison

| | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 64 | 123 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free 1 User | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Genially

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Easy Creation (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (2 reviews)
- Limited Content (2 reviews)

### Microsoft Sway

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 8.3 (94 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (51 reviews) | 8.5 (95 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 8.2 (77 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 7.6 (87 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Genially

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free 1 User

Description: Yes! Free foreStart creating interactive content in Genially

Key Features:
- All interactions, animations, and effects
- 1,000+ free templates and resources
- Import PDF, PowerPoint, and Google Slides files

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/genially/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Microsoft Sway

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Content Marketing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genially** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Sway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content Creation

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Curation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Buyer Personas** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Optimization

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **A/B Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ROI Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Templated Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing and Approval Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Distribution Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Presentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genially** | 9.7/10 | 6 |
| **Microsoft Sway** | 7.9/10 | 71 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Slide Design** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (66 reviews) | 
| **Presenter Tools** | Not enough data | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 
| **Auto Save** | Not enough data | 9.2 (66 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Charts** | Not enough data | 7.7 (55 reviews) | 
| **Template Library** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 
| **Template Creator** | Not enough data | 7.8 (60 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | 7.3 (44 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.0 (57 reviews) | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.9 (61 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | 6.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Music** | Not enough data | 6.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 6.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 7.4 (14 reviews) | 

### Course Authoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genially** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Sway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Course Authoring

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### eLearning Content

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genially** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Sway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Sales Training and Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genially** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Sway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Questions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video simulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **File support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Onboarding

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Coaching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Audience Response

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genially** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Sway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Audience Engagement

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Polls and Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quizzes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Q&A** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Slides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Event Support

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hybrid/Virtual Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engagement Analytics

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Results** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Exporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Audience Response

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Content Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genially** | 9.6/10 | 30 |
| **Microsoft Sway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling Integration** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Execute Content Publication** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Social Media

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Social Media Integration** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Planning

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content** | 9.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Content Creation

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genially** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Sway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Genially** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Sway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Presentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/presentation-software)

**Unique to Genially (5):** [eLearning Content Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/elearning-content), [Content Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-creation), [Audience Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audience-response), [Course Authoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/course-authoring), [Sales Training and Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-training-and-onboarding)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Genially | Microsoft Sway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 34.9% | 36.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.9% | 36.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.2% | 27.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Genially

- **Higher Education:** 19.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 15.9%
- **E-Learning:** 15.9%
- **Education Management:** 9.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.9%
- **Design:** 4.8%
- **Venture Capital & Private Equity:** 3.2%
- **Automotive:** 3.2%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Animation:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 15.9%

#### Microsoft Sway

- **Education Management:** 15.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.7%
- **Higher Education:** 7.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **E-Learning:** 3.3%
- **Computer Software:** 3.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.5%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 44.3%

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## Top Discussions

### Genially

- Title: [Is genially responsive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-genially-responsive) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "EXTREMELY! Jump in and test it for yourself!! 🌞"
- Title: [Is genially free to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-genially-free-to-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes!! You can use Genially for free, just create a free account within this url https://auth.genial.ly/signup and start using it for free."
- Title: [What is genially used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-genially-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Genially is an all in one platform for content creation, you can start from a blank creation or with any of the thousands templates we offer. You will be..."

### Microsoft Sway

- Title: [Is Microsoft sway going away?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-microsoft-sway-going-away) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "I love you so much and much much and much love you I love you so much and much much and much love you I love you so much and much much and much love you I..."
- Title: [What can sway be used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-sway-be-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Newsletters, guides, presentations. "
- Title: [What is sway Windows 10?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sway-windows-10) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft Sway is a presentation program and is part of the Microsoft Office product family. Sway was offered for general release by Microsoft in August..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/genially-vs-microsoft-sway)