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Google Slides vs Slidebean
Both do 1 of the same design tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Google Slides
Create stunning presentations with Google Slides. Discover slide templates for every use case, use AI to generate unique visualizations, and more.
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit workspace.google.com/products/slidesB
Slidebean
We've helped startup founders raise over $500M in venture capital. Sign Up for our AI pitch deck creator, or book a call with our pitch deck design agency to enlist our team's help crafting your…
Signals score: 3.9 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit slidebean.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Anyone with a Google Account can create in Slides. The page says: “Anyone with a Google Account can create in Slides.”
- B: A free plan with no time limit and no credit card. It allows unlimited presentations from scratch or templates. Brand customization and sharing or downloading decks need a paid plan.
- Paid plan
- A: Google Workspace plans are available, with some features like Slides recording and speaker spotlight restricted to these plans. The page says: “However, some features such as Slides recording and speaker spotlight are only available on Google Workspace plans, and Gemini for Workspace features like help me visualize are available as an add-on; see plans and pricing for organizations or individuals.”
- B: Starter: $7 per month billed yearly; a monthly option exists but its price is not shown. Accelerate: $99 per month billed monthly.
- Signup
- A: A Google Account is required to create in Slides. The page says: “Anyone with a Google Account can create in Slides.”
- B: An account is required to sign up for the free plan.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: Google Slides uses cloud storage. The page says: “Drive Cloud storage.”
- B: The privacy policy mentions a database and backups but does not say where they are. Account data is deleted 30 days after a deletion request. Retention of presentations is not stated.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08 (Google Slides) and 2026-11-01 (Slidebean). Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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