The popularity of PowerPoint cannot be disputed but the market share is quickly being eroded. The new applications seek to capitalize on other operating systems other than windows as well as offer alternatives for graphics and idea pitching. That said, what is better than PowerPoint for presentations? The list is based on the options offered by the alternative software and how these options make presentation easier.

Powtoon- this application makes it interesting to tell the story as well as present facts. It beats the others by offering excellent pitching story lines and attaching emotions to the presentation. The introduction of animated characters inspires the audience as well as captures their attention. It allows you to tap the presentation into a video.

Prezi- this is the strongest contender for presentations where ideas or concepts do not flow linearly. The slides are zoomed out into an inactive transparent background and activated by zooming in when they are required. Its popularity is increased by the quick access option and the fact that you do not require back and forth movement.

Keynote- its preference lies in the fact that it offers a short learning curve for users. This is the simplicity app users are looking for. This ease of use is however compounded by the fact that it is only available for PowerPoint clone and Mac.

Prezentit- the software is in its alpha stage but offers a potentially admirable user interface. Users do not have to download presentation software. Transitioning bullets is also excellent on Prezentit. It is a free app that is easy to use and very simple for any presentation.

Slide Rocket- it rivals PowerPoint to a great extent, which explains the price. The essence of a presentation is the ease in movement from one slide to the other and the ability to include details in each of these slides. With the features incorporated on Slide Rocket, you will enjoy details and a lot of clarity.

Slide Dog- this software has incorporated what may be referred to as smart features. They include addition of live polls, audience feedback and sharing the slides online without distortion. Using your mobile phone, it is possible to control the presentations remotely. You are provided with a free trial version before purchasing the ultimate app.

Haiku Deck- the app is designed for the iPad. With this, you are allowed to create slides away from your desk. The graphics and images to be included are uploaded from your gallery, taken directly from the camera or downloaded from the internet. It is only available for iPad users.

Raw Shorts- it is for presentations where a lot of videos are required. The interfaces are instinctive without the need for extensive tutorial. It is the best option when you want to upload the presentation on to blogs, websites, YouTube and other channels.

Sparkol Videoscribe- the software allows you to scribble characters as you create slides and then bring them to life. This is an excellent way of customizing and animating your presentations. This is an intriguing aspect. There are pre-created characters to simplify your experience.