Kova vs Marp CLI
Comparing two open source alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote and Google Slides . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Kova
GPL-3.0Open source desktop Markdown presentation editor with live preview, themes, and PPTX export — a self-contained alternative to PowerPoint.
Marp CLI
MITThe official CLI for the Marp Markdown presentation ecosystem — write slides in Markdown and convert to HTML, PDF, PPTX, or images.
Side-by-side comparison
| Kova | Marp CLI | |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 129 | 3,658 |
| Forks | 8 | 189 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 20 |
| Last Commit | Jun 23, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
| First Released | May 4, 2026 | Aug 9, 2018 |
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