Figma Slides

figma.com/slides
Design & Prototyping
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Design presentations directly in Figma

How to Replace Figma Slides

Overview

Figma Slides is a native presentation tool built into Figma that enables designers to create, edit, and present slideshows without leaving the design platform. It seamlessly integrates with your Figma files and design system for consistent, collaborative presentations.

Features

42 features across 13 categories

Accessibility(2)

Accessibility Features

Built-in support for alt text, keyboard navigation, and screen readers.

Multi-Language SupportAIPremium

Create and present in multiple languages with auto-translation.

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Analytics(1)

Presentation AnalyticsPremium

Track presentation views, engagement, and viewer metrics.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Branding(1)

Brand Kit Integration

Apply brand kit colors, logos, and fonts automatically.

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

Collaboration(5)

Comment & Feedback

Leave comments and annotations on slides for team feedback.

Live Collaboration

Multiple users can edit presentations simultaneously in real-time.

Offline ModePremium

Work on presentations offline with automatic sync when reconnected.

Real-time Sync

Presentations automatically sync across all devices and browsers.

Version History

Access previous versions of presentations and restore earlier drafts.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Content Creation(11)

AI Text GenerationAIPremium

Generate presentation copy and descriptions using AI.

AI-Powered Outline GenerationAIPremium

Automatically generate presentation outlines from design files using AI.

Chart IntegrationPremium

Create and embed charts with live data connections.

Clone Slide

Duplicate slides and modify for quick content variation.

Embed Interactive ContentPremium

Embed prototypes, videos, and external content directly in slides.

Image Upload

Upload and insert images directly into presentation slides.

Presentation Templates LibraryPremium

Access curated collection of professional presentation templates.

Slide Templates

Pre-designed slide layouts for quick presentation setup.

Table Support

Insert and format tables with customizable styles.

Text Formatting

Full text editing capabilities with typography controls.

Video Embedding

Embed and play videos directly within presentation slides.

Design(6)

Color Picker

Access full color palette and design system colors from Figma.

Custom ThemesPremium

Create and save custom presentation themes for brand consistency.

Design System Integration

Automatically sync colors, typography, and components from your Figma design system.

Master SlidesPremium

Create reusable master slide templates for consistent branding.

Shape Tools

Create and customize shapes, lines, and design elements.

Smart LayoutsAIPremium

Auto-arrange content with AI-suggested layouts.

Also in: Squarespace, InVision, WordPress.com

Export(2)

Bulk ExportPremium

Export multiple presentations as PDF or video simultaneously.

Export to PDF

Download presentations as PDF files for offline sharing.

Also in: Looker, Hunter, MLflow

Integration(1)

Prototype LinkingPremium

Link to interactive Figma prototypes within presentations.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Presentation(9)

Animation SupportPremium

Add transitions and animations to slides for engaging presentations.

Audio NarrationPremium

Record and embed audio narration for automated presentations.

Presentation Timer

Track presentation duration with customizable time limits per slide.

Presenter Mode

Full-screen presentation view with speaker notes and slide navigation.

Q&A ModePremium

Enable live Q&A during presentations with audience engagement tools.

Slide Numbering

Automatically add slide numbers and custom footers.

Slide Thumbnails

Visual thumbnail panel for easy slide navigation.

Smart Resize

Automatically adjust content to fit different presentation screen sizes.

Speaker Notes

Add detailed notes to each slide visible only to the presenter.

Productivity(1)

Keyboard Shortcuts

Full customizable keyboard shortcuts for efficient slide creation.

Security(1)

Permission ControlsPremium

Set granular permissions for view, edit, and present access.

Sharing(1)

Presentation Links

Generate shareable links to presentations with view-only access.

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Basic presentations with 3 shared files
  • templates
  • real-time collaboration

Professional

Popular
$12/mo
  • Unlimited presentations
  • premium templates
  • advanced features

Team

$30/mo
  • All Professional features plus team management and advanced analytics

Organization

$80/mo
  • Enterprise features
  • SSO
  • advanced security
  • dedicated support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Figma Slides

Monthly$12/mo
Yearly$144/yr
5-Year Total$720

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$144
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$432
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$720
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 42 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Figma Slides alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 42 features.

Buy Figma Slides

Better Value
Monthly cost$120/mo
3-year total$4,320
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Figma Slides saves ~$32,640 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 42 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

27 known integrations