Markdown as the source or direct slide-object editing?

    slAIdes vs Marp

    Marp builds presentations from Markdown with directives, CSS themes and math typesetting. slAIdes fits teams who want to revise slide objects visually, including chart data and media, while keeping LaTeX editable. The choice is about which authoring representation your team wants to maintain.

    By the slAIdes team · Official documentation reviewed . This is our editorial assessment, not a measured head-to-head benchmark.

    Inspect an editable example See slAIdes pricing

    Where slAIdes is a strong fit

    Use slAIdes when reviewers want to move content on a canvas, correct chart values and adjust images or video directly. Supported MCP tools can update the native deck without making Markdown the authoring format.

    See the native editing example

    When Marp may fit better

    Use Marp when Markdown files, Git diffs, CSS theming and a command-line build are the workflow you want for the presentation source.

    Read Marp's official overview

    Compare the workflows

    Marp documents CommonMark-based slides, math, CSS themes, VS Code and CLI tools, and HTML/PDF/PowerPoint exports. Official source.

    slAIdes and Marp: documented features and editing workflows
    DecisionslAIdesMarp
    SourceA native presentation document edited on a visual canvas.Markdown with slide separators and directives. Source
    CustomizationEditable LaTeX, native charts and presentation media controls.CSS themes, math typesetting and Markdown extensions. Source
    Production workflowBrowser authoring, supported MCP changes, sharing and exports.VS Code/CLI authoring and several export formats. Source

    Let a non-coding coauthor review the visual deck

    1. Keep the original Markdown and source figures accessible.
    2. Build a trial slAIdes version with native chart data and editable notation.
    3. Review the visual editing workflow and delivered output before changing source ownership.
    Actual Light, precisely slide with editable Snell’s law and a native air-to-glass ray diagram
    “Refraction at a boundary” — created with MiniMe and refined in slAIdes. Preview and download the native deck.

    Before switching

    Do not assume Markdown directives or CSS themes import as native slide objects. Rebuild a representative slide and inspect any PPTX exchange before moving a whole deck.

    Cost and access

    The slAIdes workspace is $1.99 / €1.99 per month, including 50 MB and MCP access. AI usage and optional storage may cost extra. Check current plan details and Marp's official plans before purchasing; this guide does not claim a like-for-like price comparison.

    Does Marp support math too?

    Yes. Marp documents math typesetting. Choose between Markdown-centered maintenance and slAIdes' visual native-object and media editing workflow.

    Sources and editorial method

    Competitor descriptions summarize linked official documentation. Recommendations are the slAIdes team's assessment. We do not infer missing features from missing documentation or claim faster, more accurate or better-ranked output without comparative evidence. Names belong to their respective owners; no affiliation or endorsement is implied. Send a correction.