How to Build Your Own CustomShow
Replace CustomShow with a custom build. Create Engaging and Interactive presentations
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 39 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 39 features
Design(6 features)
Create custom bullet point styles
Use custom fonts in presentations
Advanced text control with kerning adjustments
Control line height in text elements
Precise pixel-level alignment of design elements
+1 more in this category
Interactive Elements(5 features)
Embed immersive 360 degree images to make audience feel like they are there
Embed immersive 360 degree videos within presentations
Add and present interactive 3D models directly on slides
Embed interactive maps directly within presentations to explain location with pan and tilt camera controls
Take audience on interactive virtual tours during presentations
Media(5 features)
Include audio elements within presentations
Leverage PDF content within presentations
Embed and edit high resolution videos directly on presentation slides with no size or length restrictions
Hide the video player in background videos, play videos in full screen on click, crop videos to shape, add trims and cuts
Embed webpages directly within presentations
Collaboration(4 features)
Attach comments directly to visual elements on a slide to eliminate miscommunication
Multiple users can collaborate on the same presentation in real-time
Track and resolve feedback as presentation evolves
Publishing control and version management to ensure published presentations are up to date, on brand, and compliant
Navigation(4 features)
Add custom navigation to any element on slide with options to jump to slide or external URLs
Add navigation to external URLs from presentation elements
Add navigation elements that jump to specific slides
Navigate based on positional elements within slides
Customization(2 features)
Drag-and-drop slides directly into deck from AI-powered library
Apply customizations across entire presentation with a single click
Import(2 features)
Instantly transform PowerPoint presentations into CustomShow presentations
Import PowerPoint files in PPTX format
Security(2 features)
Protect key messaging, logos, disclaimers, and design using multi-level locking to control how sales teams customize presentations
Enterprise single sign-on authentication
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 39 features at very easy complexity.