# Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio vs Mural Comparison

| | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 4,388 | 690 | 1,459 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (34.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (41.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $0.00 | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft PowerPoint

Pros:
- Ease of Use (33 reviews)
- Presentations (29 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (11 reviews)
- PowerPoint Issues (9 reviews)

### Visio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (11 reviews)
- Templates (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (5 reviews)
- Learning Curve (4 reviews)

### Mural

Pros:
- Ease of Use (148 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (113 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (37 reviews)
- Learning Curve (33 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (3740 reviews) | 8.8 (599 reviews) | 8.9 (1009 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (3763 reviews) | 8.2 (605 reviews) | 8.8 (1005 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (497 reviews) | 8.8 (139 reviews) | 8.9 (443 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (299 reviews) | 8.1 (107 reviews) | 8.6 (375 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (2855 reviews) | 8.1 (388 reviews) | 9.0 (621 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (280 reviews) | 8.5 (95 reviews) | 9.1 (312 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (3649 reviews) | 6.8 (589 reviews) | 8.8 (919 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft PowerPoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Visio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0.00

Description: A basic Visio plan is included for free as part of Microsoft 365 subscription.

Key Features:
- Great for viewing diagrams and minor editing​
- Coauthor, edit, add comments, and share diagrams in real time via the Visio web app or Microsoft Teams​
- Access dozens of templates and sample diagrams to create:​ Business diagrams, ​General flowcharts,​ Basic organization charts Infographic timelines​

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Mural

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free

Description: Get your team started fast

Key Features:
- 3 murals and unlimited members
- All visual collaboration and facilitation features
- Full template library & member-built custom templates

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/mural/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | 7.5/10 | 22 |

#### Tasks

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 
| **Due Dates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **To-Do Lists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Mass Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Projects

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Project Map** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **GANTT** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Calendar View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (18 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Project Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Critical Path** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Time & Expense** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Methodologies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Project Monitoring

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Baselining / KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.4 (15 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.7 (15 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Management

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 

### Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | 8.0/10 | 21 |

#### Analytics

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.4 (13 reviews) | 

#### Execution

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Team Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 

#### Roadmapping

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Roadmaps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Timelines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 

### Org Chart

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | 8.5/10 | 151 |
| **Mural** | N/A | N/A |

#### Logistics

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.9 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Export** | Not enough data | 8.3 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Upload** | Not enough data | 8.2 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Directory** | Not enough data | 8.1 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Editing & Design

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drag-and-Drop** | Not enough data | 9.1 (143 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Update** | Not enough data | 8.7 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customize** | Not enough data | 8.8 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Details** | Not enough data | 8.7 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Restructure** | Not enough data | 8.6 (137 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Org Chart

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Collaborative Whiteboard

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | 8.5/10 | 720 |

#### Design Tools

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (568 reviews) | 
| **Marker Colors** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (603 reviews) | 
| **Mind Mapping** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (549 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (614 reviews) | 
| **Drag-and-Drop** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (636 reviews) | 

#### Communication Tools

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (565 reviews) | 
| **Commenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (585 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CMS Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (255 reviews) | 
| **Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (510 reviews) | 

#### Software Offering

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **In-Browser** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (605 reviews) | 
| **Desktop App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (306 reviews) | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (299 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 

### Presentation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | 8.1/10 | 1794 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | 7.3/10 | 24 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Slide Design** | 9.1 (1637 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Presenter Tools** | 9.1 (1589 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Auto Save** | 8.9 (1538 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Charts** | 8.8 (1541 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Template Library** | 8.5 (1577 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 
| **Template Creator** | 8.6 (1476 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.6 (1405 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (18 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Messaging** | 8.0 (974 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.3 (18 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.6 (1267 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (18 reviews) | 
| **Cloud** | 8.7 (1208 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (18 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.7 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.6 (17 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 7.5 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | 7.1 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.8 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.8 (17 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Music** | 6.5 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | 7.1 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.2 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Mind Mapping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | 8.6/10 | 433 |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (378 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (287 reviews) | 
| **Notes and Comments** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (354 reviews) | 

#### Visual Tools

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Styles and Themes** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (361 reviews) | 
| **Image Import** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (367 reviews) | 
| **Custom Icons** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (316 reviews) | 

#### Mind Map Availability 

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Formats** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (289 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Storage Integration** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (208 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 7.5 (191 reviews) | 
| **Desktop Availability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (278 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Mind Mapping

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Customer Journey Mapping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | 7.1/10 | 16 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Exporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Multi-user Access and Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Personas** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Analytics ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.1 (9 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Customer Journey Mapping

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Visual Collaboration Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | 8.5/10 | 641 |

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrated Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (325 reviews) | 
| **Native Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (349 reviews) | 
| **Board Overview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (504 reviews) | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Hardware

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Required Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Bring Your Own Device** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

####  Security

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (522 reviews) | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (439 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 

### Idea Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | 7.4/10 | 38 |

#### Feedback

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ranking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Commenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 

#### Idea Sources

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **External Idea Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Internal Idea Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 

#### Idea Collection

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Idea Campaigns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (27 reviews) | 
| **Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (27 reviews) | 
| **Suggestion Box** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Mind Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (26 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Idea Management

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 

### Wireframing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Importing Abilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Design Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Outlining Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mockup Creations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration Software Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exporting Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Presentation Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | 9.0/10 | 11 |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI-Assisted Editing** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Presentation Structuring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Slide Generation** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Slide** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform basics

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slide Design** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mural** | 6.6/10 | 9 |

#### Communication

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Wiki Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Community Forum** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Customer Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Planning

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Work Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Task Ranking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Kanban Board** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Custom Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Release Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Workflow Management

| Feature | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Progress Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Team Scorecard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Microsoft PowerPoint (2):** [Presentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/presentation-software), [AI Presentation Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-presentation-tools)

**Unique to Visio (6):** [Org Chart Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/org-chart), [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming), [Collaborative Whiteboard Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/collaborative-whiteboard), [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mind-mapping-software), [Visual Collaboration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/visual-collaboration-platforms), [Wireframing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing)

**Unique to Mural (11):** [Visual Collaboration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/visual-collaboration-platforms), [Collaborative Whiteboard Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/collaborative-whiteboard), [Strategy And Innovation Roadmapping Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategy-and-innovation-roadmapping-tools), [Customer Journey Mapping Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-journey-mapping), [Idea Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/idea-management), [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mind-mapping-software), [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming), [Wireframing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing), [Presentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/presentation-software), [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management), [Product Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-management-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft PowerPoint | Visio | Mural | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 34.5% | 25.9% | 34.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.0% | 32.2% | 21.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 34.5% | 41.9% | 43.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft PowerPoint

- **Higher Education:** 8.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.1%
- **Education Management:** 5.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.1%
- **Computer Software:** 4.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1%
- **Research:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 55.4%

#### Visio

- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Design:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Chemicals:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 59.0%

#### Mural

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.4%
- **Management Consulting:** 11.7%
- **Computer Software:** 11.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Design:** 3.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9%
- **Insurance:** 2.8%
- **Banking:** 1.9%
- **Automotive:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 41.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint

- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7547 reviews)
- [Prezi](https://www.g2.com/products/prezi/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5713 reviews)
- [Visme](https://www.g2.com/products/visme/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews)
- [Pitch](https://www.g2.com/products/pitch-pitch/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Keynote](https://www.g2.com/products/keynote/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (530 reviews)
- [Powtoon](https://www.g2.com/products/powtoon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [WPS Presentation](https://www.g2.com/products/wps-presentation/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [Haiku Deck](https://www.g2.com/products/haiku-deck/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48082 reviews)
- [Impress](https://www.g2.com/products/impress/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (19 reviews)

### Alternatives to Visio

- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13169 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8692 reviews)
- [SmartDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdraw/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Creately](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1391 reviews)
- [Gliffy](https://www.g2.com/products/gliffy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (222 reviews)
- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Whimsical](https://www.g2.com/products/whimsical/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [FigJam](https://www.g2.com/products/fig-jam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (462 reviews)
- [Figma](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1559 reviews)
- [Draw.io](https://www.g2.com/products/draw-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (448 reviews)

### Alternatives to Mural

- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13169 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8692 reviews)
- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12690 reviews)
- [FigJam](https://www.g2.com/products/fig-jam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (462 reviews)
- [Whimsical](https://www.g2.com/products/whimsical/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Webex Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-webex-suite/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18903 reviews)
- [Creately](https://www.g2.com/products/creately/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1391 reviews)
- [Klaxoon](https://www.g2.com/products/klaxoon/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (299 reviews)
- [Xmind](https://www.g2.com/products/xmind/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [Mentimeter](https://www.g2.com/products/mentimeter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (789 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft PowerPoint

- Title: [How has Microsoft PowerPoint evolved to meet the needs of modern presentation design and delivery?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-has-microsoft-powerpoint-evolved-to-meet-the-needs-of-modern-presentation-design-and-delivery) — 3 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "The AI suggested designs for the slides help me quickly freshen my overall ppt look."
- Title: [What is Microsoft PowerPoint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-powerpoint-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft PowerPoint is use in almost every company. It's very powerfull software. So many Features Creating Presentation, Animation, photos, videos, and..."
- Title: [how to show video in powerpoint](https://www.g2.com/discussions/44617-how-to-show-video-in-powerpoint) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "<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...."
- Title: [Is it possible to create explanatory videos using power point?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26360-is-it-possible-to-create-explanatory-videos-using-power-point) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes it is possible by using recording options"
- Title: [how to embed a video in powerpoint](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-embed-a-video-in-powerpoint) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Save the video to your desktop. Open up your PowerPoint presentation. Right click copy on your video (now on your desktop) and back within your presentation..."

### Visio

- Title: [What is most interesting thing you like on Visio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-most-interesting-thing-you-like-on-visio) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "That depends what are you trying to do. In my opinion. the ability to draw different types of diagrams using forms libraries, either built-in or that you can..."
- Title: [Can I use this software for drawing diagrams easily?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-software-for-drawing-diagrams-easily) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "For sure, yes"
- Title: [Is Visio better than PowerPoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-visio-better-than-powerpoint) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "PowerPoint And Visio are two different products."
- Title: [Is Visio free with Office 365?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-visio-free-with-office-365) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, it is separate license and it is not cheap. "
- Title: [Is there any option (search engine) available in software, where I can import shapes from Internet?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-option-search-engine-available-in-software-where-i-can-import-shapes-from-internet) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On the Insert tab, click Pictures or Online Pictures. Browse to the location of the file that you want to insert, select the file, and then click Open . Tip:..."

### Mural

- Title: [Can you use mural with zoom?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-use-mural-with-zoom) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What is mural software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mural-software-used-for) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's a digital collaborative board where you can interact with your team, colleagues, training participants, etc. You can prepare the board in a presentation..."
- Title: [would like to explore Mural for education](https://www.g2.com/discussions/49798-would-like-to-explore-mural-for-education) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "$19/months. It has free trials for 3 weeks."
- Title: [Is mural a free tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mural-a-free-tool) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "There is a limited, free version of Mural. It is enough to get you addicted so that you'll want to license up to collaborate more effectively. "
- Title: [What is mural platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mural-platform) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "MURAL is a digital workspace for visual collaboration. MURAL helps everyone on the team imagine together to unlock new ideas, solve hard problems, and..."

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