HTML Decks vs Figma Slides
Figma Slides is Figma's entry into presentations — design-tool power applied to slides. If you live in Figma already and love the interface, it's appealing. But Figma is a design tool, and most people giving presentations aren't designers. HTML Decks is built for everyone, not just the design team.
Designer Tool vs. Everyone Tool
Figma is brilliant software for designers. But its power comes with complexity. Most professionals giving presentations — founders, salespeople, consultants, managers — don't need vector editing, auto-layout, or design system components. They need to put their content into a polished format and present it.
HTML Decks is designed for that majority. Professional templates you fill with content. No design learning curve. No $15/month seat license for a design tool when all you need are slides.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HTML Decks | Figma Slides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ✓ $29 one-time | ✗ $15-45/user/mo |
| Learning curve | ✓ Minimal | ✗ Figma interface |
| Works offline | ✓ Always | ⚠ Desktop app |
| Target user | ✓ Everyone | ⚠ Designers primarily |
| Design flexibility | ⚠ Template-based | ✓ Full design control |
| File portability | ✓ HTML everywhere | ⚠ Figma or export |
| Collaboration | ✗ Local files | ✓ Real-time |
| Account required | ✓ No | ✗ Required |
The Per-Seat Problem (Again)
Figma charges per user. Their cheapest paid plan is $15/user/month. For a 10-person team, that's $1,800/year — and most of those people probably don't need Figma's design capabilities for presentations. HTML Decks is $29 total. No per-seat fees.
When to Choose HTML Decks
- You're not a designer and don't want to learn Figma
- You want to avoid per-seat subscription costs
- You need presentations that work without Figma
- You prefer owning files over cloud platforms
- You want simple templates, not a design tool
When to Choose Figma Slides
- Your team already lives in Figma
- You need design-system-level control over presentations
- You're a designer comfortable with the Figma interface
- Real-time collaboration on visual details matters
The Bottom Line
Figma Slides is a design tool for people who design. HTML Decks is a presentation tool for people who present. If you're not already in the Figma ecosystem, HTML Decks is simpler, cheaper, and more portable.
See the Difference for Yourself
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Try HTML Decks free →Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need design skills for Figma Slides?
You'll get more value from it if you do. Figma's power is in its design flexibility, which requires understanding design principles. HTML Decks provides that quality without the learning curve.
Can designers use HTML Decks?
Absolutely. Designers appreciate the clean, well-structured templates. And HTML is fully customizable with CSS if you want to go deeper.
What if my design team uses Figma but I don't?
You can use HTML Decks independently. When designers need to create highly visual presentations, they can use Figma. For everyone else, HTML Decks works without the design tool overhead.
How do the templates compare visually?
Both can produce professional results. Figma allows unlimited customization; HTML Decks provides polished templates that look great out of the box. Most non-designers prefer the template approach.