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Zoho Show

Zoho Show is a free online presentation tool from Zoho that lets teams create, collaborate on, and deliver professional slide decks from any device.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Collaborative presentation software

Who should look elsewhere

Professional features require a Zoho Workplace or WorkDrive subscription

Pros

  • +Completely free for individual users with no ads
  • +Zia AI generates full presentations from simple text prompts
  • +Real-time collaboration rivals Google Slides
  • +Strong PowerPoint compatibility for import and export
  • +Works across every device including smart TVs and watches

Cons

  • −Professional features require a Zoho Workplace or WorkDrive subscription
  • −Smaller template library than Canva or Google Slides
  • −Less widely adopted so sharing with external collaborators can be friction
  • −Animation and transition options lag behind PowerPoint
  • −Limited third-party integrations outside the Zoho ecosystem

Key features

  • ✓Zia AI assistant for generating presentations from prompts
  • ✓100+ professional templates across business categories
  • ✓Real-time collaborative editing with contextual comments
  • ✓Contextual UI that adapts to current editing task
  • ✓Import/export for PPTX, PPT, ODP, PDF, and HTML formats
  • ✓Central template and font library for team consistency
  • ✓Custom shapes, infographics, charts, and animations
  • ✓Embeddable audio and video in slides
  • ✓Multi-device support including iOS, Android, and smart TVs
  • ✓Presenter mode with audience view and live broadcasting

Pricing

No public pricing plans recorded.

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