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    Microsoft Powerpoint Online

    Score6.9 out of 10
    N/APowerPoint for the web, or Powerpoint Online (formerly PowerPoint Web App) is similar to the installed version, however it allows users to create presentations directly from a browser, with no need for an installation.N/A

    Powtoon

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/APowtoon is an online video creation platform for making engaging short videos and presentations, from the company of the same name in London.

    $89

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    Microsoft Powerpoint OnlinePowtoon
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Adobe Presenter
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    Score6.9 out of 10
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    Microsoft Powerpoint OnlinePowtoon
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.8
    (14 ratings)
    7.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Usability
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    User Testimonials
    Microsoft Powerpoint OnlinePowtoon
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Some specifications of the web version are - It can open files of up to 2 Gb in size. Earlier this was called as PowerPoint web app[which has less features than the current web version]. You can edit files such as PowerPoint Presentation [.pptx], PowerPoint show [.ppsx], .odp files. But it does not support editing for PowerPoint Template [.potx], PowerPoint 1997-2003 template .pot, .pps, .pptm,.potm [only view feature is supported]. Here the online version will convert them to latest version for editing. Also, the save feature of PowerPoint online saves changes automatically, unlike desktop version where you need to go File> Save as initially, and then click Save after every change. Also password protected or digital signature based documents cannot be edited in web version.
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    Powtoon
    Powtoon is a very capable suite of tools that help a developer create training videos that look way better than they should. I've used it to create fun, attention-getting commercials for new topics, I've used it to enhance what would otherwise be boring step-by-step tutorials, and I've used it to create all manner of "Explainer videos" for all kinds of topics - this is where it EXCELS! In my opinion, its biggest limitations are limits on imported video (max of 90 seconds), which mean that you have to do a lot of extra work to break up and import anything of substantive length. And because it presents your personal library of imported images and audio ONLY sequentially, it's VERY LIMITED in the re-usability of those assets - it's way faster to just import a new instance of an image and audio than to try to find it in your library.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Since I work in technical support, we use this tool everyday at the end of the shift to make the reports.
    • This is one of the best tool and very simple to use.
    • Since we received so many different severity tickets in my shift and we have to report it to the management and so this tool help a lot and show things clearly.
    • This tool have so many templates and themes available which makes it very suitable as per the requirement.
    • I love this tool and amazing to work on it. So many things to explore.
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    Powtoon
    • Powtoon is very easy to use; no previous experience is needed.
    • It has a lot of features (images, backgrounds, videos, sounds, etc.)
    • It automatically saves your work
    • After you have created your video, you can download it to your computer in different resolutions
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Running a presentation from PowerPoint online has been a disappointing experience. Things just don't react as smoothly as they do in the offline version because we're relying on sometimes iffy internet connections.
    • Video does not play well when it's embedded and played through the online version.
    • Downloading a PPT file that was created online creates almost no inconsistencies, but in my experience uploading a PPT to the online version that was created offline sometimes does create issues with fonts and formatting.
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    Powtoon
    • Comparing it to Vyond, it is more time consuming to make videos. The timeline could be easier to understand.
    • They recently started upcharging to use some scenes. This has made updating some of my videos challenging as the scenes that were included as part of my plan are now an upgrade to use.
    • They don't have a voice over option. I have actually taken some of the videos out of the platform over to Vyond to add voiceover.
    • Some items they have introduced, like turning a powerpoint into a video really don't work.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    I would rather change to other tool if I could. Microsoft Powerpoint Online was top-down forced without a real technical (maybe financial only) reason, and I think the product itself looks like a poor adaptation of the offline version. In my experience, it cannot be properly used in real time collaboration, can't handle large media (images/videos), has low performance even for a single user, it is a nightmare.
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    It works mostly well, but I usually run into a formatting glitch while using Microsoft PPT Online.
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    Powtoon
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Powtoon
    I have never needed the support feature. As I mentioned, everything was intuitive to me however I have taught myself Adobe, Final Cut and iMovie so most of these programs became intuitive.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Powerpoint's ease of use makes it stand out. You can build custom presentations easily, and even those without extensive skills can do this. It makes it a good tool for a whole organization, rather than each team having its own tool. This means you can have templates for the whole organization to use for better branding and consistency
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    Powtoon
    Powtoon has the advantage over traditional video editing software in terms of the library of characters and elements that can be easily dragged and dropped onto the canvas. Powtoon is easier to use and has a more intuitive user interface than Vyond.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • It has made it easier for the training to be well handled and transitioned to the work-at-home life faster.
    • a lot of people is used to the installed version of PowerPoint, the online version is a familiar look and feels to the times when we were working from the office, which made the transition faster and easier for everyone.
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    Powtoon
    • We don't have to spend money on traveling to a location to do an actual live shoot.
    • I'm spending less time on hand animating videos.
    • We used these to create teaser videos for our professional development offerings. I believe because of the captivating graphics, we had a lot more people driven to our site.
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