What Is Better Than Powerpoint For Presentations In The New Year, 2015?

By Enid Hinton


PowerPoint remains the leading application for making presentations regardless of stiff challenge from start-ups. The market has, however, however given incredible options that are worth watching in 2015. So, what is better than PowerPoint for presentations going into 2015? A look at the top contenders reveals a very interesting year ahead.

Powtoon- it simplifies the storyline and makes facts easier to understand and relate for the audience. The attachment of graphics and emotions makes it better and smarter compared to the traditional MS software. The audience is inspired by animation which also leaves an impression beyond capturing their attention. By a simple tap, your presentation is converted into a video.

Prezi- this is the strongest contender for presentations where ideas or concepts do not flow linearly. The slides are zoomed out into an inactive transparent background and activated by zooming in when they are required. Its popularity is increased by the quick access option and the fact that you do not require back and forth movement.

Keynote- its preference lies in the fact that it offers a short learning curve for users. This is the simplicity app users are looking for. This ease of use is however compounded by the fact that it is only available for PowerPoint clone and Mac.

Prezentit- the apps is yet to be released at commercial scale but its effect can already be felt. Its user interface is admirable beyond eliminating the need to download software for presentation. Prezentit allows seamless transitioning of bullets. With all these excellent features this software is available free of charge.

Slide Rocket- This is a premium software that is giving PowerPoint a lot of competition. Presentations are supposed to simplify ideas, and that is what Slide Rocket does. It offers more graphics and features making the presentation detailed, easy to follow and enjoyable. The features improve on clarity which enriches your presentation.

Slide Dog- the popularity of this app is attributed to the fact that it has admirable smart features. These features include provision for real time audience feedback, online sharing as well as live polls. It also allows you to control the presentation using your phone as the remote. The online trial version is an indication of confidence in the app by the developers.

Haiku Deck- the app is designed for the iPad. With this, you are allowed to create slides away from your desk. The graphics and images to be included are uploaded from your gallery, taken directly from the camera or downloaded from the internet. It is only available for iPad users.

Raw Shorts- when the presentation requires a lot of videos, this is the best option. In order to use it, an extensive tutorial is not required since the interface is very simple to use. It produces excellent videos for uploading on blogs, websites, YouTube and other web based platforms.

Sparkol Videoscribe- the software allows you to scribble characters as you create slides and then bring them to life. This is an excellent way of customizing and animating your presentations. This is an intriguing aspect. There are pre-created characters to simplify your experience.




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