SlideDog
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Features
26 features across 12 categories
Audience Engagement(4)
Collect anonymous feedback from audience using custom questionnaires to measure engagement and identify improvements
Add polls at any time during presentation; audience answers on their own devices and results display on presenter screen
Engage participants with live chat or discussion feature to receive questions and comments from audience and respond selectively
Share slides in real-time with audience members who can view current and previous slides on their own devices via a generated link
Automation(1)
Automatically loop presentation playlists and advance slides for digital signage and unattended presentations at exhibitions or conference stands
Compatibility(1)
Access live sharing and remote control from iOS, Android, and web browsers
Core Functionality(1)
Create custom playlists combining multiple presentation files and media types into one organized sequence
Customization(2)
Use custom background images during breaks and before slideshow start for company branding and visibility
Remove watermark from bottom-right corner that appears in free version
File Format Support(8)
Supports all Excel file formats (.xls, .xlsx, etc.) through Microsoft Office Excel automation
Supports common bitmap image formats such as .png, .jpeg, and .bmp via built-in image viewer
Supports all PDF files including those with 3D models and multimedia via Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat Pro
Supports all PowerPoint file formats (.pptx, .ppsx, .ppt, etc.) with full automation through Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Supports Prezi portable presentations (.exe files) exported from prezi.com or Prezi Desktop
Supports all common and uncommon video file formats through automation of VideoLan VLC multimedia player
Supports web pages via Edge, Chrome, Chromium and Firefox in windowed or fullscreen mode
Supports all Word file formats (.doc, .docx, etc.) through Microsoft Office Word automation
Integration(1)
Built-in feature to add content from YouTube directly to presentations
Playback(3)
Uses cross-fade technique to smoothly transition between files with controllable fade duration, eliminating screen flashes and desktop visibility
All elements display in their original formats without conversion or downgrade, playing as one seamless file
Remembers the position within files so revisiting a file returns to where you left off
Presentation Tools(1)
Display control panel with playlist, slide thumbnails, and notes on presenter monitor while audience sees only presentation content
Remote Control(1)
Use iOS, Android, or web-enabled device to remotely control presentations, switch files, control multimedia, and view notes with PIN code protection
Support(2)
Receive free minor patches and major version upgrades for Pro users
Get support from SlideDog team with guaranteed response within a workday
User Interface(1)
Drag and drop multimedia and presentation files directly into the playlist to quickly build presentations
Pricing
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
- ✓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- ✓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
- ✓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 pricing for larger organizations
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 26 features at very easy complexity.
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Should you build a SlideDog alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 26 features.
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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