Free to use · macOS · iOS · Web · iPadOS
Looking for an alternative to Keynote?Compare LibreOffice.Compare alternativesKeynote provides themes and tools to place text, images, graphs and media on slides. You can present from Apple devices and collaborate in a browser via iCloud. On Mac you can keep presentation notes and operation in a separate window during a video call.
When exchanging with PowerPoint, fonts, transitions and animations can change. Therefore, test the format in which you will actually present. The basic app remains available without a Creator Studio subscription; premium content and certain additional functions are subject to additional conditions.
Get more from Keynote
A presentation works better when your slides support the spoken explanation. Use consistent styles and limit animations to parts that really clarify something. Presentator notes can help you without having to put all the explanations on the slide yourself.
Test the presentation on the device and screen on which you're going to show her. Check videos, sound, fonts and the aspect ratio. If desired, also export a PDF as a spare; it stores the slide content, but does not replace moving parts or interactive transitions.
Version and updates
The versions for Mac, iPhone and iPad may differ. Check the available update in the App Store on the device you work on. The iCloud web version is updated as a service and does not have a separate installation package.
Compare Keynote with alternatives
When presenting, pay attention to fonts, animations and the screen on which you present. Switching between packages can change the timing or formatting. If necessary, export a PDF for exchange, but remember that it does not take over your animations and interaction.
| Software | What can it do? | Platform and licence |
|---|---|---|
| KeynoteYou are viewing this app | You can create presentations with theme performances, animations and transitions on Apple devices. Check with PowerPoint export to ensure that effects and fonts are maintained. | macOS, iOS, Web, iPadOSFree to use |
| LibreOfficeView this alternative | You get Writer, Calc, Impress and additional office apps with the OpenDocument format as a base. You can open and save Microsoft Office files, but complex formatting and macros deserve control. | Windows, macOS, LinuxMPL-2.0 |
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Advantages
- Show presentation and notes separately Cooperation via iCloud Themes and animation possibilities
Things to consider
- Conversion to PowerPoint requesting control Availability varies by device
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Our verdict
Keynote is suitable if you take care of the presentation yourself and can test the result in advance on your Mac or iPad. You keep design, media and notes together and can also share the slides via the browser.
Pay particular attention to the situation in which you present. An indoor computer with PowerPoint can handle your file differently than your own device. Therefore, bring a controlled export and if necessary also a PDF as a reserve. Limit animations to what helps the explanation and check that embedded videos play without additional downloads.
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