What is Copilot for PowerPoint?

Copilot for PowerPoint is Microsoft's AI assistant that generates slides from prompts, creates presentations from Word documents, and writes speaker notes. It requires a Microsoft 365 subscription plus a Copilot add-on ($20-30/month).

How is Deckary different from Copilot?

Both work inside PowerPoint, but Deckary is built for consulting workflows. It generates slides following the Pyramid Principle, includes waterfall, Mekko, and Gantt charts with Excel linking, 1000+ icons, and keyboard shortcuts—at $49-119/year vs Copilot's $360+/year.

Can Copilot create waterfall or Mekko charts?

No. Copilot is limited to PowerPoint's standard chart types. It cannot create waterfall, Mekko, or Gantt charts. Deckary includes all three with automatic formatting and Excel linking.

What is Copilot for PowerPoint?

Copilot for PowerPoint is Microsoft's AI assistant that generates slides from prompts, creates presentations from Word documents, writes speaker notes, and summarizes existing decks. It requires a Microsoft 365 subscription plus a Copilot add-on ($20-30/month).

How is Deckary different from Copilot?

Both work inside PowerPoint, but Deckary is built for consulting workflows. It generates slides following the Pyramid Principle, includes waterfall, Mekko, and Gantt charts with Excel linking, 1000+ icons, and keyboard shortcuts. Copilot generates generic slides without consulting-grade charts.

Can Copilot create waterfall or Mekko charts?

No. Copilot is limited to PowerPoint's standard chart types (bar, line, pie). It cannot create waterfall, Mekko, or Gantt charts. Deckary includes all three with automatic formatting and Excel linking.

How much does Copilot cost vs Deckary?

Copilot for business costs $30/user/month ($360/year) on top of your Microsoft 365 license. Deckary Premium costs $119/year and includes AI slides, consulting charts, 1000+ icons, and keyboard shortcuts.

Can I use Copilot and Deckary together?

Yes. Many users keep Copilot for document-to-deck conversion and speaker notes, while using Deckary for consulting charts, structured AI slides, and formatting shortcuts. Both work as PowerPoint add-ins.

Does Copilot generate consulting-quality slides?

Copilot generates generic presentations that work for internal meetings but require significant formatting for consulting deliverables. It uses topic titles instead of action titles and doesn't follow consulting frameworks like the Pyramid Principle.

Does Copilot work on Mac?

Yes. As of January 2026, Copilot in PowerPoint has full feature parity on Mac, including Agent Mode. It also works in the web version of PowerPoint.

Is Copilot worth it if my company already pays for it?

If your organization covers the Copilot license, it's useful for drafting internal presentations from documents and generating speaker notes. But for client-facing consulting work, you'll still benefit from Deckary's consulting charts, structured AI output, and formatting tools.

Consulting-grade AI slides at 1/3 the cost

Copilot Alternative for PowerPoint Users

Name: Deckary
Rating: 4.8 (50 reviews)
Author: Deckary

Copilot generates generic slides for $360+/year. Deckary generates consulting-grade slides with charts, icons, and shortcuts for $49-119/year.

TL;DR: Copilot excels at native PowerPoint AI with document-to-deck and speaker notes but generates generic slides, no consulting charts, and costs $360+/year on top of M365. Deckary offers consulting-style AI slides with waterfall, Mekko, and Gantt charts at $49-119/year. Choose Copilot if your company already pays for Copilot and you need document-to-deck drafts. Choose Deckary if you need consulting-grade charts, structured slides, and better value.

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General-purpose AI vs consulting-specific AI

Copilot is a general-purpose assistant. Deckary is purpose-built for consulting deliverables.

Copilot approach

General-purpose AI slide generation
Create from Word documents and PDFs
Speaker notes and summarization
No consulting charts (waterfall, Mekko, Gantt)
Generic output requires heavy formatting

Deckary approach

Consulting-tuned AI slide generation
Pyramid Principle structure built in
Waterfall, Mekko, Gantt charts
1000+ icons, flags & visuals
Keyboard shortcuts for formatting

How Deckary compares to Copilot

Both work inside PowerPoint—but Deckary adds consulting-grade charts, structure, and shortcuts

Feature	Deckary	Copilot
Features
Works inside PowerPoint
Consulting-style slide structure
Consulting charts (waterfall, Mekko)
Gantt charts
Excel-linked charts
AI text polish (consulting tone)
1000+ icons, flags & visuals
Keyboard shortcuts
Create from Word/PDF
Speaker notes AI

Why consultants choose Deckary over Copilot

Consulting-grade output at a fraction of the cost

Built for consultants

Copilot generates generic slides. Deckary generates consulting-style slides following the Pyramid Principle with action titles.

Consulting charts included

Waterfall, Mekko, Gantt, and stacked bar charts with Excel linking. Copilot only supports basic PowerPoint chart types.

Keyboard shortcuts

Align, distribute, swap, and select similar—productivity shortcuts that Copilot doesn't offer.

1000+ icons and flags

Built-in icon library for professional slides. No searching stock image libraries or leaving PowerPoint.

1/3 the price

Deckary Premium is $119/year. Copilot for business costs $360+/year on top of your existing M365 license.

Faster to client-ready

Copilot output needs 15-30 min of formatting per slide. Deckary output needs 5-10 min because consulting structure is built in.

The honest comparison

Microsoft Copilot for PowerPoint is a solid general-purpose AI assistant. Its native integration with PowerPoint and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem is an advantage no third-party tool can fully replicate. The ability to generate presentations from Word documents is genuinely useful for internal meetings.

Where Copilot wins: Native Microsoft integration. Document-to-deck conversion from Word and PDF. Speaker notes generation. Presentation summarization. Brand kit support via SharePoint. These features matter for organizations deeply embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem.

Where Deckary wins: Consulting-grade slide structure following the Pyramid Principle. Specialized charts (waterfall, Mekko, Gantt) with Excel linking. 1000+ professional icons. Keyboard shortcuts for alignment and distribution. And pricing: $49-119/year vs $360+/year.

The bottom line: If your company already pays for Microsoft 365 Copilot, it's a useful drafting tool for internal decks. But for consulting deliverables that need specialized charts, logical structure, and polished formatting, Deckary delivers better output at a fraction of the cost. Many consultants use both.

Choose Copilot if you:

• Companies already paying for Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Users who need first drafts from Word documents
• Teams where speaker notes automation matters
• Internal presentations where consulting-grade formatting is not required

Choose Deckary if you:

• Consultants who need waterfall and Mekko charts
• Teams requiring consulting-style slide structure
• Budget-conscious users ($360+/year is steep for AI slides)
• Users who iterate heavily on client deliverables

Pricing comparison

Transparent pricing vs Copilot's approach

	Deckary	Copilot
Free tier	14-day trial	No
Starting price	$49/yr	$20/mo
Premium tier	$119/yr	$30/user/mo
Lifetime option	$199 once	Not available
Enterprise	Custom	$30/user/mo

*Copilot: Requires existing Microsoft 365 subscription

Switching from Copilot

What transfers seamlessly

Continue using PowerPoint as-is
Keep Copilot for speaker notes and document-to-deck conversion
Add Deckary for consulting charts and AI slides

What needs adjustment

•Learn Deckary's AI Slide Builder interface
•Set up chart templates and Excel linking
•Adopt keyboard shortcuts for formatting

Our recommendation: You can use both tools together. Keep Copilot for document-to-deck drafts and speaker notes. Add Deckary for consulting charts, structured AI slides, and formatting shortcuts.