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Compare Microsoft PowerPoint and Powtoon 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Microsoft PowerPoint
Star Rating
(4,273)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft PowerPointPowtoon
Star Rating
(236)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PowtoonSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft PowerPoint excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Powtoon. Users appreciate its ability to transform ideas into clear, visual presentations, with many highlighting the simplicity and powerful features that make it a go-to tool for creating polished slides.
- Users say that Powtoon shines in its ease of use, particularly for those looking to create engaging videos quickly. Reviewers mention the intuitive interface and the variety of high-quality templates that allow for rapid customization, making it a favorite for small businesses needing quick video solutions.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft PowerPoint's extensive template library and design tools save users time and effort, helping them create professional presentations without much hassle. This is a key advantage for users who need to prepare detailed summaries in a visually appealing format.
- Reviewers mention that Powtoon offers a unique advantage with its focus on video creation, providing features like text-to-video tools that are particularly beneficial for users looking to produce dynamic content. This capability is often highlighted as a time-saver for those needing to create videos without compromising quality.
- G2 reviewers report that while Powtoon has a strong setup process, Microsoft PowerPoint is noted for its robust support and reliability, with users feeling confident in its ability to meet their presentation needs over time. This reliability is crucial for enterprise users who depend on consistent performance.
- Users say that both platforms have their strengths, but Microsoft PowerPoint's established market presence and extensive user base provide a sense of trust and familiarity that Powtoon, while innovative, is still building. This can influence decisions for organizations looking for a proven solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft PowerPoint
No pricing availablePowtoon
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft PowerPoint
No trial information availablePowtoon
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
3,635
8.7
175
Ease of Use
9.1
3,649
8.7
177
Ease of Setup
9.2
383
9.3
49
Ease of Admin
9.1
292
9.0
43
Quality of Support
8.6
2,778
8.5
150
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
272
8.7
41
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
3,557
8.0
165
Features by Category
Content Creation
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Optimization
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Logistics
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Platform Basics
9.1
1557
9.2
42
9.1
1549
9.2
40
8.9
1510
9.3
40
Platform Content
8.8
1501
8.2
32
8.5
1511
9.2
42
8.6
1453
9.2
40
8.6
1362
8.9
34
Platform Additional Functionality
8.0
968
Feature Not Available
8.6
1251
8.5
34
8.7
1186
8.8
33
Generative AI
7.6
86
Not enough data
7.5
87
Not enough data
7.2
85
Not enough data
7.8
85
Not enough data
6.6
81
Not enough data
7.1
82
Not enough data
7.3
82
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.0
10
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
10
Integration
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Speech Output
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Audio Format
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Generative AI
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Audio
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Video
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Image
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Text
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Platform
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Generative AI
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Planning
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Publishing
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Social Media
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Planning
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Feature Not Available
Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Content Creation
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Animation
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Generative AI
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Video Creation - AI Video Generation
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Generative AI - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
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Editing - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
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Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
Not enough data
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Video creation - Video Content Creation
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Distribution - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Analytics - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Other - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
Not enough data
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft PowerPoint and Powtoon are categorized as Presentation
Unique Categories
Microsoft PowerPoint has no unique categories
Powtoon is categorized as Video Content Creation, AI Video Generators, Content Creation, eLearning Content, Animation, Course Authoring, and Text to Speech
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft PowerPoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Powtoon
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
8.8%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Education Management
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.1%
Computer Software
4.4%
Other
68.0%
E-Learning
10.2%
Higher Education
8.4%
Computer Software
8.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
8.0%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Other
58.2%
Discussions
how to embed a video in powerpoint
3 Comments
LT
Click on the slide that you want to embed the video in. From the tool bar click insert and move to the far right to media and then click video then select on...Read more
Is it possible to create explanatory videos using power point?
3 Comments
SA
yes it is possible by using recording optionsRead more
how to show video in powerpoint
3 Comments
PW
<a href="https://youtu.be/G2mazmRaC5M"> Excellent post. </a> This article is really very interesting and effective. I think its must be helpful for us....Read more
What is the best way to create designs on Powtoon?
2 Comments
YN
Click See More to browse through all the templates in the category you selected.
As you browse, you can hover over a template thumbnail and click Preview to...Read more
¿Es posible crear mi propio avatar?
2 Comments
LM
You can customize certain features like skin tone, hairstyle, shape of the face, beard/no beard, earrings or not, hats/ no hat, glasses/no glasses, change...Read more
Hownmuch does it cost?
1 Comment
LM
you can try it out for free to start. See if you like it. then they have different plansRead more
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