# 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. ## Our users work at companies like Deckary helps consulting & industry firms to build better presentations ## 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 | 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 | | | Feature comparison based on publicly available information as of March 2026. ## Pricing comparison Transparent pricing vs PPT Productivity's approach | | Deckary | PPT Productivity | | --- | --- | --- | | Free tier | 7-day trial | Yes | | Starting price | From $10/mo (billed annually) | $179/yr | | Premium tier | From $25/mo | Custom | | Enterprise | Custom | Custom | ## 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.