--- description: Review of Microsoft PowerPoint Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Microsoft PowerPoint | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Presentation Software](/directory/4193/presentation/software) > [Microsoft PowerPoint](/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint) # Microsoft PowerPoint Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint Page: 1 / 836\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint?page=2) > Microsoft PowerPoint is an on-premise presentation solution designed to help professionals and businesses create, edit and share slides with team members, external clients and other stakeholders. Administrators can track changes made by team members and insert embedded animations, tables, shapes, icons, images, 3D objects and other elements within Microsoft PowerPoint decks. Managers can use customizable themes and templates to design presentations with transitions. Microsoft PowerPoint is available on a one-time subscription and support is extended via email, knowledge base, FAQs and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 20873 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 20873 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Buy alone or as part of the Microsoft 365 Suite for $6.99 Application stand alone (one-time licence) - $109.99 Microsoft Office bundle (one-time licence) - from $139.99 30 days trial for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan and 15 more ## Features - 3D Objects - AI Design & Content Suggestions - AI Presentation Generation - AI Text-to-Slide - AI Visual Generation - Animation - Audience Engagement - Audio File Management - Autosave - Brand Management - Collaboration Tools - Content Creation - Content Import/Export - Content Sharing - Customisable Templates - Data Visualisation - Document Editing - Drag & Drop - File Sharing - Image Editing ## Integrations (22 total) - CRM Analytics - Canva - Digital Signage Templates - Facebook Business Suite - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar - Google Sheets - Instagram - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Access - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Exchange - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft SQL Server - Microsoft SharePoint ... and 7 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Presentation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4193/presentation/software) ## Related Categories - [Presentation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4193/presentation/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4366/productivity/software) - [AI Presentation Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/5504/ai-presentation-tools/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I recently tried to apply a new background to slides from a previous organization and it was very challenging to figure out how to do this. > > I still use this for presentations and training in my job as a Human Resources and Talent Acquisition professional. ----- ### "Traditional presentation tools with newer AI features" — 5.0/5 > **Edwin** | *29 July 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Microsoft PowerPoint is how it combines traditional presentation tools with newer AI features that make creating content much faster. When we have to present our POC's we use this tool. The AI-powered design suggestions help improve slide layouts, recommend better formatting, and save time when building professional presentations. The large selection of templates is useful because I can quickly create business reports, training materials, social media presentations, and project updates without starting from scratch. The video editing features are also impressive, allowing users to trim videos, add captions, apply transitions, and create more engaging presentations. PowerPoint works well with Microsoft 365, making collaboration easier when multiple people need to edit the same file. Overall, it provides a good balance between advanced features and ease of use. > > **Cons**: The biggest issue I have with Microsoft PowerPoint is that some advanced features can feel overwhelming for new users. There are many options and menus, so it takes time to learn where everything is located. While the AI features are helpful, some suggestions do not always match the style or purpose of the presentation and still require manual adjustments. The cost can also be a concern for users who only need basic presentation features, especially compared to free alternatives. Occasionally, large presentations with many videos, animations, or high-resolution images can become slow and cause performance issues. Some templates also feel repetitive, and finding unique designs sometimes requires extra customization. > > My overall experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been very positive. It remains one of the most reliable tools for creating professional presentations, whether for work, education, marketing, or social media content. I appreciate how Microsoft continues adding AI features that improve productivity, such as helping generate ideas, improve slide designs, and organize information more effectively. The software is easy enough for beginners but still offers advanced tools for experienced users who need detailed control over animations, videos, and layouts. Customer support and online resources are helpful when troubleshooting issues or learning new features. Although there are occasional bugs and performance issues with larger files, PowerPoint continues to be a powerful and valuable tool for creating high-quality visual content. ----- ### "Happy PP user" — 4.0/5 > **TRISH** | *4 February 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Creative options to pull together a great slide deck. Easy to use. Customized templates options for organizations > > **Cons**: Would like more options easier slide deck preparation. More tool that utilize AI. More photo storage options > > Very solid product thats not to hard to master after consistent utilization. Merges well with other products ----- ### "Microsoft PowerPoint: A Simple and Powerful Presentation Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Brooks** | *6 June 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Microsoft PowerPoint is that it makes creating presentations easy. The templates, the designs and visual features help to make information look organized and interesting. The video editing options are so neat and so is the social media content. You have 24/7 Customer support\! I have not experienced bugs and issues. It is truly value for your money\! > > **Cons**: I have used Microsoft PowerPoint for 10 years and not once have I run into an issue. I have yet to see any cons with this software. > > It has been a very useful tool for me\!\! I have used it for school, work and business presentations\!\! ----- ### "Microsoft PowerPoint - A versatile and reliable tool" — 5.0/5 > **Demilade Peter** | *23 July 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft Powerpoint has been a highly useful and easy to use tool for several years. The versatility, array of functions, multiple templates have ensured that I could use it for a variety of items including presentations, interactive course designs, social media content, flyers and posters, among other things, It is great value for money as I can easily complete many tasks that would sometimes require more expensive software. I rarely experience bugs and issues with it and it is overall a reliable tool to have > > **Cons**: Not that I dislike it but I think it could improve with more interactive, clickable features, especially for the course design needs that I use it for. > > Microsoft PowerPoint is an extremely useful and reliable tool to have, especially in my Learning and development role. I find it versatile and indispensable in creating different types of content - visuals, presentations, etc. without needing complex, expensive software. ----- Page: 1 / 836\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397795/microsoft-powerpoint) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data