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Sree K.
SK
Sree K.
Software Development Engineer in Test III
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fast, Modern Presentations with Minimal Formatting Effort"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

What I like most is how quickly I can put together a good-looking presentation or report without stressing over formatting. I don’t have to spend time aligning text, picking layouts, or trying to make everything look professional, because it handles most of that automatically.

I’ve used it for simple presentations and for sharing information in a more interactive way. The interface is easy to understand, and adding text, images, videos, or other content feels straightforward. I also appreciate being able to share a link instead of sending large presentation files.

Overall, it’s a solid option when I want to create something clean and modern without investing a lot of time in design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

I don’t have any major complaints, but it feels like it offers less design flexibility than traditional presentation tools. When I want complete control over every element on a slide, the customization options can feel a bit limited.

I’ve also noticed that some of the more advanced presentation features available in PowerPoint aren’t available here, so I tend to choose it mainly when I need something simple and web-based.

Other than that, it’s easy to use and does a good job for the kind of content it’s designed for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lorenzo  S.
LS
Lorenzo S.
Instructor
E-Learning
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Quick creation of tutorials with a simple and clear interface"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

It allows the quick and well-structured creation of tutorials, guides, and educational instructions. Additionally, it features a simple and clear interface, suitable for the purpose it serves. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

The removal of the option to incorporate videos from other platforms, such as YouTube, limits the elements that can be used when creating tutorials and reduces the possibilities when assembling the content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AG
Anand G.
Sr. Manager - Business Development
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Level Up Your Newsletters: Easy, Free, and Fun with Sway!"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

This free (with Office 365) tool is your content hero, transforming words, pics, and videos into captivating web stories. Ditch stuffy slides and design woes - Sway's got cool layouts anyone can build (drag, drop, share, done!). Perfect for both internal updates and client newsletters, Sway's the secret weapon for dazzling content. Think vibrant team updates, stunning client newsletters - all month, every month! No extra cost. We already have Office365 account for years and we use sway for both our monthly internal and external newsletters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

Limited offline editing and a clunky mobile app can hamper creativity. Template overload makes finding the perfect design tricky, while sharing options lack nuance. Integration with other Office apps could be smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prateek P.
PP
Prateek P.
Design Specialist & Marketing
Education Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Creating News Letters , Presentation & Article Using Microsoft Sway"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

Microsoft Sway is used to quickly create News Articles and Website designs for your product. Its easy and simple to use with plug and pin modules right from the header, body, images and footers. Sway can create web articles easily since its module is divided with pre defined headers and text boxes. Microsoft Sway is majorly used to create presentations, stories and interactive reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

Nothing to dislike about Microsoft Sway it is simple to use. But it would have been helpful if it had more options like Microsoft PowerPoint. Rest is its online and anyone can access it anytime via their website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Richard P.
RP
Richard P.
Affiliate Marketing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My Review About Microsoft Sway"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

I like best for Microsoft Sway its templates you can change it the way you want, Creating a wonderful presentation is one of the best I can use as a social media marketing, I used it to my resume and portfolio canvas designs. I even used it for marketing and advertising presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

What I don't like about Microsoft Sway is the integration with other canvases. And they don't have an Android version I can use for my smartphone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Market Research
UM
Verified User in Market Research
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Don't just present, Sway it beautifully"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

If something has caught me apart from Microsoft presentation then it is Sway. It provides exceptionally great features compared to presentation to customise report and presentation. And it doesn't require extra efforts to understand and learn the platform as it is easy to use and get acquainted to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

There is nothing I would point out as a limitation that would be considered as a dislike because I am preferring it over many other platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abrar Ahmad M.
AM
Abrar Ahmad M.
TAC | Network Engineer | Palo Alto Networks
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Swaying in the Future"
5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

The interface is clean, and the platform provides a simple and straightforward ways for user to create engaging presentations without the need for advanced design skills. Also, allows users to integrate various types of content from different sources like YouTube and social media. This is the best thing were we can save much time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

As Microsoft Sway relies on the cloud service, while accessing the presentation without a reliable internet connection might find this to be a drawback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Megha G.
MG
Megha G.
Application Associate
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"New way of making your work Interactive"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

I have always used Microsoft PowerPoint but recently got introduced to Sway as it is the new wave in the market. Honestly, the features it offers are amazing, slightly similar to SlideShare but the use of generative AI is best. I now use it to make monthly reports and presentations at my workplace. Love it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

There is nothing to be really disliked about Sway. I have started using it recently and loving every bit of it. The selection of templates and designs is amazing and it's very user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nidhi S.
NS
Nidhi S.
VP of IT
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Slay your content with Microsoft Sway"
4/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

1. Users may easily and rapidly create and distribute interactive reports, individualized tales, portfolios, resumes, and business presentations using Microsoft Sway. 2. Like other Microsoft products, Microsoft Sway is a user-friendly piece of software. 3. In contrast to rival systems, Microsoft Sway has capabilities that are simple to use and enable users to create presentations more quickly. 4. Microsoft Sway also provides a learning tool that new users can use if they are unable to use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

1) A user must have an internet connection in order to access or use Microsoft Sway, which is only available online. 2) Compared to other presentation tools, Sway is less customizable. 3. You cannot alter the image size in Sway's presentation templates in order to make them more flexible. 4) Neither the text size nor any animations or transitions may be changed in Sway. 5) Sway lacks advanced editing features, which restricts the customization of the presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Derrick K.
DK
Derrick K.
Innovation Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Not sure what it wants to be"
1.5/5
What do you like best about Microsoft Sway?

The creation of a simple report and a one-pager report is good. it allows for external links and media. The cloud feature is handly. Good suggestion from the internet as well. Implementation - easy and customer support not required Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft Sway?

Not dynamic or immersive enough, cannot compare to canva, prezi, adobe. Integrations are missing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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