What is PPT Productivity?

PPT Productivity is a Windows-only PowerPoint add-in that provides customizable keyboard shortcuts for 800+ commands, formatting tools, a slide library, and 2000+ downloadable shapes. It's built by BCG and Accenture alumni and starts at $179/year.

Does PPT Productivity work on Mac?

No. PPT Productivity is Windows-only. Mac users need Parallels Desktop ($99/year) as a workaround. Deckary works natively on both Mac and Windows with identical features.

How is Deckary different from PPT Productivity?

PPT Productivity focuses on shortcut customization (800+ commands). Deckary covers shortcuts plus consulting-grade charts (waterfall, Mekko, Gantt), AI slide generation, 2,000+ icons, and Excel linking — on both Mac and Windows at $49-119/year.

How is Deckary different from PPT Productivity?

PPT Productivity focuses on keyboard shortcut customization with 800+ configurable commands, formatting tools, and a slide library. Deckary covers alignment shortcuts plus consulting-grade charts (waterfall, Mekko, Gantt), AI slide generation, 2,000+ icons, and Excel linking. PPT Productivity is Windows-only; Deckary works on both Mac and Windows.

Does PPT Productivity work on Mac?

No. PPT Productivity is Windows-only, built on COM-based technology that doesn't run on macOS. Their suggested workaround is Parallels Desktop ($99/year) or Windows 365. Deckary runs natively on Mac with identical features to the Windows version.

Does PPT Productivity have charting features?

No. PPT Productivity doesn't create waterfall charts, Mekko charts, Gantt charts, or any advanced chart types. If you need charts alongside shortcuts, you'd need a second add-in. Deckary includes consulting-grade charts with Excel linking as part of the core product.

How does Deckary pricing compare to PPT Productivity?

Deckary Starter costs $49/year and Premium costs $119/year, both including charts, shortcuts, icons, and AI. PPT Productivity's full plan with 200+ features starts at $179/year. Lower PPT Productivity tiers exclude the Format, Slide Library, and Color toolbars.

Does PPT Productivity have AI features?

No. PPT Productivity has no AI slide generation, text rewriting, or image creation capabilities. Deckary's AI Slide Builder generates MBB-style consulting slides from text descriptions, and AI text polish rewrites content in consulting tone with one click.

Which tool has better keyboard shortcuts?

PPT Productivity offers more shortcut customization — 800+ commands with McKinsey Marvin presets and a search popup. Deckary provides a focused set of alignment, distribution, grouping, and layer shortcuts. We found that 15 shortcuts cover 90% of daily usage, so the focused set often suffices.

Can I use both Deckary and PPT Productivity together?

Yes, on Windows both add-ins can run simultaneously. Some users keep PPT Productivity for deep shortcut customization while using Deckary for charts, AI slides, and icons. However, most consultants find Deckary sufficient for their full workflow.

What does PPT Productivity have that Deckary doesn't?

PPT Productivity offers customizable shortcuts for 800+ commands (vs Deckary's focused set), McKinsey Marvin shortcut presets, a shortcut search popup, an agenda wizard, and 2000+ downloadable shapes. These are valuable if deep shortcut customization is your primary need.

Does Deckary support waterfall charts?

Yes. Deckary creates professional waterfall charts with automatic bridges, totals, and subtotals, linked directly to Excel for automatic updates. PPT Productivity cannot create any chart types.

What is the best alternative for Mac users?

Deckary is the most complete alternative for Mac users. It runs natively on macOS with alignment shortcuts, consulting-grade charts, AI slide generation, and 2,000+ icons — all at $49-119/year. Running PPT Productivity via Parallels costs $179 + $99 = $278/year minimum.

Shortcuts + charts + AI

The PPT Productivity Alternative That Does More

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

PPT Productivity covers shortcuts. Deckary covers shortcuts, charts, icons, and AI — on both Mac and Windows, at a lower price.

TL;DR: PPT Productivity excels at deep keyboard shortcut customization with 800+ commands and McKinsey presets but is Windows-only, has no charts or AI, and starts at $179/year. Deckary offers shortcuts plus waterfall charts, Mekko charts, AI slides, and Mac support at $49-119/year. Choose PPT Productivity if you need 800+ customizable shortcuts on Windows and don't need charts. Choose Deckary if you want shortcuts, charts, icons, and AI in one tool — especially on Mac.

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Shortcuts-only vs all-in-one

PPT Productivity focuses on keyboard shortcuts. Deckary gives you shortcuts plus charts, AI slides, and Mac support.

PPT Productivity approach

Windows-only — no Mac support
Shortcuts and formatting tools only
No charting capabilities
No AI slide generation or text rewriting

Deckary approach

Works on both Mac and Windows
Shortcuts plus waterfall, Mekko, Gantt charts
AI Slide Builder for consulting slides
2,000+ icons and Excel-linked charts

How Deckary compares

Shortcuts + charts + AI vs. shortcuts alone

Feature	Deckary	PPT Productivity
Shortcuts & Productivity
Alignment shortcuts
Distribution shortcuts
800+ customizable commands
Shortcut search popup
McKinsey Marvin presets
Agenda wizard
Charting
Waterfall charts
Mekko (Marimekko) charts
Gantt charts
Excel linking
Harvey Balls
AI & Platform
AI Slide Builder
AI text polish
1000+ icons & flags		2000+ shapes
Mac support
Windows support

With user, you save $60/yr vs PPT Productivity — and get charts, AI slides & Mac support

Pricing comparison

Transparent pricing vs PPT Productivity's approach

	Deckary	PPT Productivity
Free tier	14-day trial	Yes
Starting price	$49/yr	$179/yr
Premium tier	$119/yr	Custom
Lifetime option	$199 once	Not available
Enterprise	Custom	Custom

*PPT Productivity: Annual subscription. Three tiers: Basic (20 features), Mid (40 features), Full (200+ features). Lower tiers exclude Format, Slide Library, and Color toolbars.

What consultants say

Professionals who chose Deckary over PPT Productivity

I used PPT Productivity for shortcuts, but switching to Deckary gave me charts and AI too. One tool instead of two.

Daniel

Strategy Consultant

PPT Productivity doesn't work on my Mac. Deckary does — natively, with shortcuts and charts included.

Sarah

Management Consultant

I only used about 15 shortcuts regularly. Deckary covers those plus waterfall charts. Better value at half the price.

Marcus

Senior Associate

The AI Slide Builder was the dealbreaker. PPT Productivity has nothing like it. Describe a problem, get a slide.

Priya

Engagement Manager

Needed Mekko charts for market sizing decks. PPT Productivity can't create charts at all. Deckary solved it.

Thomas

Corporate Strategist

$49/year vs $179/year — and I get more features. The math was obvious.

Rachel

Freelance Consultant

I used PPT Productivity for shortcuts, but switching to Deckary gave me charts and AI too. One tool instead of two.

Daniel

Strategy Consultant

PPT Productivity doesn't work on my Mac. Deckary does — natively, with shortcuts and charts included.

Sarah

Management Consultant

I only used about 15 shortcuts regularly. Deckary covers those plus waterfall charts. Better value at half the price.

Marcus

Senior Associate

The AI Slide Builder was the dealbreaker. PPT Productivity has nothing like it. Describe a problem, get a slide.

Priya

Engagement Manager

Needed Mekko charts for market sizing decks. PPT Productivity can't create charts at all. Deckary solved it.

Thomas

Corporate Strategist

$49/year vs $179/year — and I get more features. The math was obvious.

Rachel

Freelance Consultant

I used PPT Productivity for shortcuts, but switching to Deckary gave me charts and AI too. One tool instead of two.

Daniel

Strategy Consultant

PPT Productivity doesn't work on my Mac. Deckary does — natively, with shortcuts and charts included.

Sarah

Management Consultant

I only used about 15 shortcuts regularly. Deckary covers those plus waterfall charts. Better value at half the price.

Marcus

Senior Associate

The AI Slide Builder was the dealbreaker. PPT Productivity has nothing like it. Describe a problem, get a slide.

Priya

Engagement Manager

Needed Mekko charts for market sizing decks. PPT Productivity can't create charts at all. Deckary solved it.

Thomas

Corporate Strategist

$49/year vs $179/year — and I get more features. The math was obvious.

Rachel

Freelance Consultant

I used PPT Productivity for shortcuts, but switching to Deckary gave me charts and AI too. One tool instead of two.

Daniel

Strategy Consultant

PPT Productivity doesn't work on my Mac. Deckary does — natively, with shortcuts and charts included.

Sarah

Management Consultant

I only used about 15 shortcuts regularly. Deckary covers those plus waterfall charts. Better value at half the price.

Marcus

Senior Associate

The AI Slide Builder was the dealbreaker. PPT Productivity has nothing like it. Describe a problem, get a slide.

Priya

Engagement Manager

Needed Mekko charts for market sizing decks. PPT Productivity can't create charts at all. Deckary solved it.

Thomas

Corporate Strategist

$49/year vs $179/year — and I get more features. The math was obvious.

Rachel

Freelance Consultant

Why consultants choose Deckary over PPT Productivity

Shortcuts are just the start — get charts, AI, and Mac support too

Charts PPT Productivity can't create

Build waterfall, Mekko, Gantt, and Harvey Ball charts directly in PowerPoint. PPT Productivity has no charting capabilities at all.

Save 34-73% on your license

Deckary costs $49-119/year with charts, icons, and AI included. PPT Productivity's full plan starts at $179/year — for shortcuts and formatting only.

Works natively on Mac

PPT Productivity is Windows-only. Their Parallels workaround adds $99/year. Deckary runs natively on Mac with identical features.

AI Slide Builder included

Describe a business problem, get a complete MBB-style slide with structure, charts, and icons. PPT Productivity has no AI features.

The shortcuts that matter most

True single-keystroke alignment shortcuts (Ctrl+Alt+L) instead of 5-key Alt sequences. We found 15 shortcuts cover 90% of daily usage.

Excel-linked charts

Charts link directly to Excel and update automatically. PPT Productivity has no charts, so Excel linking isn't relevant.

AI text polish

Rewrite slide text in consulting tone with one click. Tighten, simplify, or make more actionable. PPT Productivity offers no AI text features.

2,000+ icons built-in

Search and insert icons directly in PowerPoint. PPT Productivity has 2000+ downloadable shapes, but no searchable in-app icon library.

All the charting features you need

Create consulting-grade charts in minutes, not hours

Waterfall Charts

Create bridge charts with automatic totals, subtotals, and connecting lines. PPT Productivity has no chart creation capability.

Mekko Charts

Build Marimekko charts for market sizing and share-of-wallet analysis. Variable-width bars show both size and composition.

Gantt Charts

Project timelines with task bars, milestones, dependencies, and swimlanes. Link to Excel for dynamic updates.

Excel Linking

Charts link directly to Excel. Update your data, and the chart updates automatically. No manual re-work.

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The honest comparison

PPT Productivity is a well-built shortcut tool with genuine depth. It was created by BCG and Accenture alumni who understand consulting workflows, and the ability to customize shortcuts for 800+ PowerPoint commands is unmatched. The McKinsey Marvin presets and shortcut search popup are unique features no competitor offers.

Where PPT Productivity wins: Deep shortcut customization for 800+ commands. McKinsey Marvin preset shortcut profiles. Shortcut search popup. Agenda wizard with automatic updates. 2000+ downloadable shapes. Established since 2017 with strong user reviews.

Where Deckary wins: Waterfall, Mekko, and Gantt charts — PPT Productivity has none. AI Slide Builder for generating consulting slides from text. Native Mac support without workarounds. Lower price ($49-119/year vs $179+/year). 2,000+ searchable icons inside PowerPoint. Excel-linked charts with automatic updates.

The bottom line: PPT Productivity is built for one thing — making PowerPoint shortcuts better — and does it well. Deckary covers shortcuts plus charts, AI, and icons. If keyboard shortcuts across 800+ commands is genuinely your top priority and you're on Windows, PPT Productivity delivers. If you want shortcuts alongside consulting charts and AI, Deckary offers more for less.

Choose PPT Productivity if you:

• Windows-only consultants who need deep shortcut customization across 800+ commands
• Teams using preconfigured McKinsey Marvin shortcut profiles
• Users who need a shortcut search popup to find commands quickly
• Professionals who prioritize formatting tools over charting
• Firms that need agenda wizard and table formatting automation

Choose Deckary if you:

• Mac users — no native macOS support
• Consultants who need waterfall, Mekko, or Gantt charts
• Teams adopting AI-assisted presentation workflows
• Users who want shortcuts and charts in a single tool
• Budget-conscious individuals — full plan starts at $179/year

Switching from PPT Productivity

What transfers seamlessly

Existing PowerPoint files work immediately
No data migration needed — Deckary is additive
Both add-ins can run simultaneously on Windows

What needs adjustment

•Different shortcut key assignments (Deckary uses Ctrl+Alt combinations)
•No shortcut search popup in Deckary — focused shortcut set instead
•New charting and AI workflows to learn

Our recommendation: Install Deckary alongside PPT Productivity during your 14-day trial. Use Deckary for charts, AI slides, and alignment shortcuts. Keep PPT Productivity if you rely on its deep shortcut customization.