Slidesgo: AI-Powered Presentation Templates for Students and Educators

Slidesgo is a web platform for free and premium slide templates (Google Slides and PowerPoint). It launched in 2019 as part of Freepik Company (founded 2010, HQ in Malaga, Spain). The site’s mission is to make high-quality, easily editable templates accessible to all users. Slidesgo offers thousands of templates (education themes, infographics, marketing, etc.) and even AI tools to help create presentations quickly. Many parents and students use it to save time on homework or projects.

Reviews and Testimonials

Slidesgo has generally positive user reviews. On G2 it scores about 4.7/5 stars (from 19 reviews), with 73% five-star ratings. One recent G2 user praised the “cost-free access to nicely designed decks” and said Slidesgo saved time finding a specific theme. Another user highlighted the large library of premium templates and easy drag-and-drop interface (supporting images, audio, MP4, etc.). Overall users like the design quality and ease of use, especially the Google Slides integration. Capterra shows a 5.0/5 rating (from 1 review). Trustpilot users give Slidesgo around 3.8/5; some note that lower-end content requires payment. In summary: users say Slidesgo has excellent free templates but that the best designs are in Premium plans.

Pricing Plans

Slidesgo has a Free tier and a Premium subscription. The Free plan allows up to 3 downloads per month. Premium (no ads, full license) costs ₹749.00 /year for one user. This is billed annually; paying yearly saves 50% over monthly billing. Premium gives essentially unlimited template downloads (internal security cap ~150/month) and access to all 15,000+ premium templates and assets. It also includes an online editor, AI tools, teacher toolkits, and Slidesclass (pre-made lesson slides translated into 6 languages). Teams of 3+ users get volume discounts (up to ~20% off), and schools can request custom pricing. VAT or local taxes may be added to the price.

Free vs Paid Plans

The Free plan is limited. You can download only 3 templates per month, and each free template requires keeping the Slidesgo credit slide (attribution). Premium removes these limits: you can download unlimited templates (with the 150/month cap) and share slides without giving credit. Premium unlocks hundreds more designs and editing resources (icons, illustrations, etc.). Many students find the Premium plan good value if they use templates frequently, but casual users may stick with free downloads and credited slides.

Subscription Terms & Refunds

Slidesgo subscriptions auto-renew by default, but you can cancel anytime. Important: Slidesgo does not refund after payment. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep Premium until expiry but won’t get money back. This is stated in their FAQs (“We do not offer refunds once the payment has been made”). There are no hidden fees beyond taxes. Slidesgo is also careful with student privacy: they comply with GDPR, COPPA and FERPA so minors’ data is protected.

Alternatives to Slidesgo

Several other tools offer presentation templates or AI slides. For example, Canva and Visme have large libraries and design features, and Google Slides and PowerPoint have built-in templates. In AI-focused tools, SketchBubble AI ,Beautiful.ai, Slidebean and Slidesgo’s own AI Presentation Maker compete. G2 lists top presentation-platform alternatives: Visme (4.5/5 from 445 reviews) and Prezi (4.2/5 from 5157 reviews). Other free template sites like SlidesCarnival and SlideModel exist too. Each differs: e.g. Canva and Visme are full design suites, Prezi offers zooming presentations, and Slidebean automates slide design. Students may use Slidesgo for quick themed slides and use Canva or Google Slides when they need more flexibility. MyEngineeringBuddy is a different kind of alternative (see below).

How Slidesgo Works

Using Slidesgo is simple. First, sign up or log in on slidesgo.com. Then browse or search templates by category (education subjects, business, etc.). When you find a template, click Download. For Google Slides templates, select “Google Slides” to save a copy in your Google Drive. For PowerPoint, download a .pptx file to your computer. You can then open it and edit text, colors and images in Slides or PPT as usual. If you have Premium, you can also edit templates directly on the Slidesgo online editor. Slidesgo also offers an official Google Slides add-on (in the G Suite Marketplace) that lets you browse and apply Slidesgo themes inside Google Slides.

Slidesgo has added many AI-powered tools (found under “AI Tools”). For example, the AI Presentation Maker can generate slides from a brief prompt. You describe your topic, tone and style, and it builds a draft deck. The free AI tool lets you create up to 3 AI presentations per month, after logging in. You can then customize the AI-generated slides in the editor (add text, change colors, etc.). Note that image upload to the AI tool is not yet available but is coming soon. Slidesgo also has AI Lesson Plan, Quiz and other generators aimed at teachers. All templates are bilingual or multilingual, and the platform supports English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Korean. The site is fully online (no separate app), so it works on any device with internet; templates can be edited on desktop or mobile as long as you have Slides or PPT software.

Company Background

Slidesgo is a project of Freepik Company, a major design firm. Freepik started in 2010 and is known for Freepik (graphics) and Flaticon (icons). Freepik’s team built Slidesgo in 2019 to focus on presentation templates. The company (over 1600 employees) is based in Malaga, Spain and has been ranked among Europe’s fastest-growing tech firms. Slidesgo’s stated goal is to help “all types of audiences” save time with professional, customizable slides. To do this, they emphasize six design pillars (like tailored resources and interactive content) to ensure templates are well-structured and visually engaging. Slidesgo now serves millions of users globally (exact figures not published). Its unique features include a huge themed library (over 15,000 premium slides), specialized education content (Slidesclass lessons), and integration with Freepik/Flaticon assets.

Slidesgo’s marketing highlights: no ads for Premium, full commercial license, and special support for schools. The site also features a teacher toolkit and interactive diagrams. As part of the Freepik family, Slidesgo benefits from the parent company’s design network. Its mission is essentially “democratize beautiful slides” with easy tools and both free and paid offerings.

Strengths and Limitations

• Strengths: Very large library of free templates (education, business, creative, etc.) and premium designs. High-quality, professionally designed slides (with icons, infographics, maps). User-friendly: easy to copy Google Slides or download PPT. New AI tools generate content fast. Specialized features for teachers (Slidesclass lessons, curriculum toolkits) and support for multiple languages. Full commercial license and priority support for Premium users.
• Limitations: The free plan is limited (3 downloads/month and attribution required). Most users report the best templates are behind paywall. The AI Presentation Maker can be very helpful, but one user noted it sometimes “lacked some major part” of the input and that editing options are limited. There is no offline mode or advanced editing (you still need Slides/PPT to finish customizing). Cancel anytime, but be aware there are no refunds once you pay. Customer support details are not prominent (though Premium has a “priority support” note). Overall, Slidesgo is fast and cheap (or free) but relies on your own editing—there’s no human tutor or personalized teaching.

Slidesgo vs My Engineering Buddy

MyEngineeringBuddy (MEB) is a one-on-one tutoring platform for engineering and advanced subjects. It offers live tutors at about $20/hr and even a satisfaction (money-back) guarantee. This is very different from Slidesgo. Slidesgo only provides slide templates and AI tools; it does not teach concepts or review homework. If a student needs help understanding a topic or solving a problem, a service like MEB (with expert tutors) is more suitable. If a student simply needs a visual aid or slide design, Slidesgo is quicker and cheaper. MEB’s advantage is personalized, expert support (100+ subjects, 24/7 chat, guaranteed help. Slidesgo’s advantage is speed and cost (many free resources and instant downloads). In summary: MEB is tutoring (human guidance) with high user ratings (Trustpilot ~4.7), while Slidesgo is a template tool (automated design). Many students use both: Slidesgo for quick presentations and MEB when they need detailed study help.

Customer Support & Policies

Slidesgo provides FAQs, email contact forms, and a suggestion box, especially for Premium users. Premium subscribers get “priority support” as part of their plan. However, there’s no public phone support listed. Their billing FAQ emphasizes auto-renewal and no-refund policy. By contrast, MEB has 24/7 chat support and explicitly offers a money-back guarantee. In practice, Slidesgo support is mostly self-service (help pages and email), whereas MEB provides direct human assistance.

Global Accessibility

Slidesgo is a web-based platform accessible from anywhere with internet. The site and many templates support multiple languages (English, Español, Português, Français, Deutsch, 한국어). The editor and downloads work on any device (PC, Mac, tablets, even phones). There is no region lock – users worldwide (USA, UK, Gulf, Australia, etc.) use it. Slidesgo also meets international privacy laws for students (GDPR, COPPA, FERPA). In summary, Slidesgo is widely accessible (browser-based, mobile-friendly), and MEB likewise is globally reachable via its online tutoring service.

Future Roadmap

Slidesgo is actively expanding its features. Recently it rolled out an AI Presentation Maker, AI lesson-plan, quiz and exit-ticket generators. The team says new AI features are coming: for example, image upload for the AI tool is “very soon”. The platform adds new slide designs weekly. Slidesgo’s blog/news promises more teacher and student tools (they already partnered with Disney for themed templates). Tech reviews (e.g. Zapier, Visme blog) note Slidesgo’s AI generator is evolving rapidly. While Slidesgo hasn’t published a formal roadmap, users can expect ongoing AI improvements (like better presentation generators and quiz tools) and fresh template drops. For now, Slidesgo’s strategy is to keep growing its AI toolkit and educational resources.

FAQs

Q: What is Slidesgo and why use it?
A: Slidesgo is a free/premium template library for Google Slides and PowerPoint. It lets students and teachers quickly get well-designed slides by downloading or copying templates. This saves time over creating slides from scratch.

Q: Is Slidesgo safe and free to use?
A: Yes. Slidesgo is part of the well-known Freepik Company, and it uses secure HTTPS. Free templates can be used legally for any purpose (you must credit Slidesgo on free downloads). The site complies with student-privacy laws (COPPA/FERPA). The free plan is truly free, but best designs are in Premium.

Q: How much does Slidesgo Premium cost and what does it include?
A: Premium costs ₹749 per year for one user. It includes unlimited template downloads (vs. 3/month free), no ads, and all 15,000+ premium templates. You also get priority support, an online editor, AI tools and teacher resources.

Q: What is the difference between free and paid plans?
A: Free users get 3 downloads per month and must keep Slidesgo credits on slides. Paid users get unlimited downloads (subject to 150/month cap) and can remove credits. Premium unlocks thousands more designs, editable resources and extra tools (like infographics and lesson slides).

Q: Are there any hidden fees or extra charges?
A: No hidden fees. You pay only the subscription price (plus VAT if applicable). Slidesgo does auto-renew for your convenience, but there are no surprise charges beyond taxes.

Q: Can I cancel my Slidesgo subscription and get a refund?
A: You can cancel anytime through your account. However, Slidesgo’s policy is no refunds once you pay. If you cancel, you keep access until the end of your paid period but won’t get money back for the unused time.

Q: How do I use the AI Presentation Maker?
A: The AI Maker is free to try (create up to 3 AI-generated presentations per month). You log in, go to the AI tool, and enter your topic. You choose a style and tone, and the AI will draft slides. You can then edit the output online and download it. (Uploading your own images to AI is coming soon.)

Q: How does Slidesgo compare to tools like Canva or Google Slides?
A: Unlike Canva or Visme (which are broader design platforms), Slidesgo is focused on slide templates. Slidesgo simply provides ready-made slides; you still need Google Slides or PowerPoint to edit them. Slidesgo often has more education-themed templates. In G2 comparisons, Visme and Prezi score similarly to Slidesgo. Many users use Slidesgo in addition to tools like Canva or Google Slides.

Q: Who should use Slidesgo?
A: Students and teachers find Slidesgo useful. It’s popular for class projects, lessons and reports (science, math, history, etc.). Teachers can use its Slidesclass lessons and toolkits. Business students and professionals also use it for clean, modern slide designs. If you need slides quickly and without designing, Slidesgo can help.

Q: Is Slidesgo available worldwide?
A: Yes. Slidesgo is web-based, so anyone in the USA, UK, UAE, Australia, etc., can use it via internet. The site supports multiple languages. It works on any device (desktop or mobile) with a web browser.

Q: What is MyEngineeringBuddy and how is it different?
A: MyEngineeringBuddy (MEB) is a tutoring service (online 1:1 help for engineering courses). It is NOT a template site. MEB connects you with live tutors at ~ $20/hr. It offers full solutions, explanations and even a money-back guarantee. In contrast, Slidesgo only provides slide templates and AI tools; it has no tutors. Use MEB for guided learning and Homework help; use Slidesgo for slide designs.

Q: How do I sign up and download templates?
A: Go to slidesgo.com and create an account (free). Browse or search for a template you like. Click “Download this template”. Choose “Google Slides” to save it in your Google Drive (you may need to allow permission). Or choose “PowerPoint” to download a .pptx file to your computer. Then open it and edit in Google Slides or PowerPoint.

Q: What other alternatives can I use?
A: Besides Slidesgo, you can try Canva, Visme, and Beautiful.ai for presentation templates. Google Slides and PowerPoint have built-in themes. Free template sites like SlidesCarnival exist too. Each has different styles; Slidesgo is known for education content and easy use.

Q: How can I get help if I have a problem?
A: Slidesgo has an FAQ and email contact. Premium subscribers get “priority support”. For quick issues, try the Slidesgo Educator Community (Facebook) or social media. MEB has 24/7 live chat support:. In general, Slidesgo support is via email/forms; response speed varies.

Q: What do users say about Slidesgo’s value?
A: Reviews say Slidesgo’s free content is great value and the premium plan is reasonably priced for heavy users. Some students use free templates for homework. Others who make presentations often upgrade. Overall, many feel the free plan is useful, and Premium is worth it if you need many slides.

Q: Can I use Slidesgo templates for class or work?
A: Yes. All Slidesgo templates (even free ones) can be used for personal or commercial projects. Free users just need to keep the credit slide. Premium users have a full license and don’t have to credit. Teachers often use them in lessons, and students use them for projects.

Q: Does Slidesgo offer things beyond templates?
A: It does. Slidesgo has “Slidesclass” lessons (full lecture slides) and teacher toolkits (activity slides). It also has blog tips and an AI Lesson Plan generator (for planning classes). So it offers more educational content, not just blank slides.

Q: Is there a student discount or trial?
A: Slidesgo’s free plan is effectively a free trial (3 downloads). They don’t publicly list extra student discounts, but sometimes educational institutions get special pricing. You can watch for holiday or school promotions. Generally, many students stick to the free tier or year-round price above.

Q: How does Slidesgo compare to hiring a tutor?
A: A tutor (like on MEB) helps you learn or do assignments directly. Slidesgo only gives you slide designs. You cannot ask Slidesgo questions or get tutoring on content. If you only need help making slides, Slidesgo is faster and cheaper. If you need subject help or personalized guidance, a tutor service is more suitable.