Kova vs Marp CLI

Comparing two open source alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote and Google Slides and Deckset. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Kova

GPL-3.0

Open source desktop Markdown presentation editor with live preview, themes, and PPTX export — a self-contained alternative to PowerPoint.

MIT

The official CLI for the Marp Markdown presentation ecosystem — write slides in Markdown and convert to HTML, PDF, PPTX, or images.

	Kova	Marp CLI
License	GPL-3.0	MIT
Self-hostable	No	No
GitHub Stars	300	3,828
Forks	26	194
Open Issues	5	18
Last Commit	Sep 20, 2026	Sep 8, 2026
First Released	May 4, 2026	Aug 9, 2018
Categories	Presentation Tools	Presentation Tools
Tags	#markdown #slides #presentation #desktop-app	#markdown #slides #presentation #developer #cli

Kova

Marp CLI3,828

Markdown-based presentation slides for developers, with code highlighting, Vue components, theming, and PDF/PPTX export.

An open-source office suite in a single HTML file — slides, docs, and sheets that run entirely in the browser.