SlideDog

slidedog.com
Design & Prototyping
Weekend Project

Freedom to Present

How to Replace SlideDog

Overview

SlideDog is a powerful presentation software that allows users to combine multiple presentation formats (PowerPoint, Prezi, PDFs, videos, and more) into one seamless playlist without switching between programs. It enables interactive audience engagement through live sharing, polls, chat, and feedback features while providing seamless playback with cross-fade transitions between different media types.

Features

26 features across 12 categories

Audience Engagement(4)

Audience FeedbackPremium

Collect anonymous feedback from audience using custom questionnaires to measure engagement and identify improvements

Interactive PollsPremium

Add polls at any time during presentation; audience answers on their own devices and results display on presenter screen

Live ChatPremium

Engage participants with live chat or discussion feature to receive questions and comments from audience and respond selectively

Live SharingPremium

Share slides in real-time with audience members who can view current and previous slides on their own devices via a generated link

Also in: GetResponse

Automation(1)

Looping and Auto-AdvancePremium

Automatically loop presentation playlists and advance slides for digital signage and unattended presentations at exhibitions or conference stands

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compatibility(1)

Multi-Device SupportPremium

Access live sharing and remote control from iOS, Android, and web browsers

Core Functionality(1)

Custom Presentation Playlists

Create custom playlists combining multiple presentation files and media types into one organized sequence

Customization(2)

Custom BackgroundPremium

Use custom background images during breaks and before slideshow start for company branding and visibility

No WatermarkPremium

Remove watermark from bottom-right corner that appears in free version

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

File Format Support(8)

Excel Spreadsheet Support

Supports all Excel file formats (.xls, .xlsx, etc.) through Microsoft Office Excel automation

Image Support

Supports common bitmap image formats such as .png, .jpeg, and .bmp via built-in image viewer

PDF Support

Supports all PDF files including those with 3D models and multimedia via Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat Pro

PowerPoint Support

Supports all PowerPoint file formats (.pptx, .ppsx, .ppt, etc.) with full automation through Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Prezi Support

Supports Prezi portable presentations (.exe files) exported from prezi.com or Prezi Desktop

Video Support

Supports all common and uncommon video file formats through automation of VideoLan VLC multimedia player

Web Page Support

Supports web pages via Edge, Chrome, Chromium and Firefox in windowed or fullscreen mode

Word Document Support

Supports all Word file formats (.doc, .docx, etc.) through Microsoft Office Word automation

Also in: Photopea

Integration(1)

YouTube Integration

Built-in feature to add content from YouTube directly to presentations

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Playback(3)

Cross-fade Transitions

Uses cross-fade technique to smoothly transition between files with controllable fade duration, eliminating screen flashes and desktop visibility

Seamless Playback

All elements display in their original formats without conversion or downgrade, playing as one seamless file

State Memory

Remembers the position within files so revisiting a file returns to where you left off

Presentation Tools(1)

Presenter View / Dual ScreenPremium

Display control panel with playlist, slide thumbnails, and notes on presenter monitor while audience sees only presentation content

Remote Control(1)

Remote Control AppPremium

Use iOS, Android, or web-enabled device to remotely control presentations, switch files, control multimedia, and view notes with PIN code protection

Support(2)

Free Software UpgradesPremium

Receive free minor patches and major version upgrades for Pro users

Priority Email SupportPremium

Get support from SlideDog team with guaranteed response within a workday

User Interface(1)

Drag-and-Drop Interface

Drag and drop multimedia and presentation files directly into the playlist to quickly build presentations

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Drag-and-drop playlist creation
  • All file format support
  • Seamless playback
  • Cross-fade transitions
  • YouTube integration
  • Community forum support
  • Watermark in presentations

Pro Monthly

$19/mo
  • Two license activations (2 seats)
  • Presenter View / Dual Screen
  • Custom Background
  • Live Sharing, Polls & Feedback
  • Remote Control App
  • Looping and Auto-Advance
  • No watermark
  • Priority email support
  • Free software upgrades
  • All Pro features

Pro Annual

Popular
$99/year
  • Two license activations (2 seats)
  • Presenter View / Dual Screen
  • Custom Background
  • Live Sharing, Polls & Feedback
  • Remote Control App
  • Looping and Auto-Advance
  • No watermark
  • Priority email support
  • Free software upgrades
  • All Pro features
  • 20% renewal discount ($79 in subsequent years)

Pro Lifetime

$299 one-time
  • Two license activations (2 seats)
  • Presenter View / Dual Screen
  • Custom Background
  • Live Sharing, Polls & Feedback
  • Remote Control App
  • Looping and Auto-Advance
  • No watermark
  • Priority email support
  • Free upgrades until version 3.0.0
  • All Pro features

Enterprise

Custom
  • Custom pricing for larger organizations

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying SlideDog

Monthly$19/mo
Yearly$228/yr
5-Year Total$1.1k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$228
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$684
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$1.1k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 26 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a SlideDog alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 26 features.

Buy SlideDog

Better Value
Monthly cost$190/mo
3-year total$6,840
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying SlideDog saves ~$11,640 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 26 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

12 known integrations

Adobe Acrobat ProAdobe Acrobat ReaderChromiumFirefoxGoogle ChromeMicrosoft EdgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPreziVideoLan VLCYouTube