Bento vs Kova
Comparing two open source alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Bento
MITAn open-source office suite in a single HTML file — slides, docs, and sheets that run entirely in the browser.
Kova
GPL-3.0Open source desktop Markdown presentation editor with live preview, themes, and PPTX export — a self-contained alternative to PowerPoint.
Side-by-side comparison
| Bento | Kova | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 4,991 | 292 |
| Forks | 348 | 25 |
| Open Issues | 42 | 2 |
| Last Commit | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 |
| First Released | Jul 17, 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
Bento4,991
Kova
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