The PPT Productivity Alternative That Does More

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 $120-180/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 to PPT Productivity

Shortcuts + charts + AI vs. shortcuts alone

Feature comparison based on publicly available information as of March 2026.

Pricing comparison

Transparent pricing vs PPT Productivity's approach

What consultants say

Professionals who chose Deckary over PPT Productivity

• DK - Daniel, Strategy Consultant: I used to rely on a separate shortcuts tool, but Deckary gave me charts and AI too. One tool instead of two.
• SW - Sarah, Management Consultant: I needed Mac-native PowerPoint shortcuts. Deckary runs natively on both platforms, with charts included.
• MR - Marcus, Senior Associate: I only used about 15 shortcuts regularly. Deckary covers those plus waterfall charts. Better value at half the price.
• PJ - Priya, Engagement Manager: The AI Slide Builder was the dealbreaker. I hadn't seen anything like it elsewhere. Describe a problem, get a slide.
• TH - Thomas, Corporate Strategist: I needed Mekko charts for market sizing decks. My old shortcut tool couldn't create charts. Deckary solved it.
• RG - Rachel, Freelance Consultant: $120/year vs $179/year — and I get more features. The math was obvious.

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.
• More features at a lower price: Deckary costs $120-180/year with charts, icons, and AI included. As of March 2026, 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.
• Excel-linked charts: Charts link directly to Excel and update automatically. PPT Productivity has no charts, so Excel linking isn't relevant.

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.

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 ($120-180/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

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

Ready to try shortcuts + charts + AI?

Deckary gives you the alignment shortcuts you need, plus waterfall charts, Mekko charts, AI slides, and 2,000+ icons — on both Mac and Windows.