Head-to-head
Canva AI (Magic Design / Presentations) vs Microsoft 365 Copilot (PowerPoint)
A neutral, source-grounded comparison: every fact below links to the exact page it was read from. Unknowns are marked honestly, never counted against a tool.
AI presentation maker · updated 2026-07-20
Office copilot · updated 2026-07-20
The verdict
On the data we have, Canva AI (Magic Design / Presentations) and Microsoft 365 Copilot (PowerPoint) are too close to call — it comes down to which strengths matter to you.
The two split 3 decided rows evenly; the rest depend on data still being collected.
A full design ecosystem with 1.6M+ templates and brand kits; AI presentation features ride on top of Canva's Free and Pro plans.
Copilot lives inside real PowerPoint and your Microsoft 365 data — the enterprise pick, but it's a paid add-on on top of an M365 licence.
At a glance
Feature breadth
Export reach
Side-by-side specs
Every value links to the page it was read from. Toggle to focus on where they differ.
| Attribute | Canva AI (Magic Design / Presentations) | Microsoft 365 Copilot (PowerPoint) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & access | ||
| Free tier | Yes(better) | No |
| Entry paid price | $12/mo (annual)(better) | $18/mo (annual) |
| Price tiers | ||
| Export | ||
| .pptx export | Yes | Yes |
| .pptx fidelity | Hands-on tested | Hands-on tested |
| All export formats | PPTXPDFPNGjpgmp4(better) | — |
| Features | ||
| Agent mode | Yes | Yes |
| Brand kit | Yes | Yes |
| Charts | Yes | Yes |
| Collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Outline generation | Yes | Yes |
| PowerPoint import | Yes | Yes |
| Templates | Yes | Yes |
| Independent verdict | ||
| Independent audit score | Hands-on tested | Hands-on tested |
Which should you pick?
Pick if
Canva AI (Magic Design / Presentations)- You want a genuinely free tier to start, no card required.
- Budget matters — it's the cheaper paid plan, from $12/mo.
- You need broad export reach — it offers 5 export formats.
Pick if
Microsoft 365 Copilot (PowerPoint)- Your priority is enterprise.
- Native to PowerPoint; grounded in your work data and agents.
What reviewers say
Canva AI (Magic Design / Presentations)
Independent web reviews are being collected. For now, see the editorial read above and verify every fact at its source.
Microsoft 365 Copilot (PowerPoint)
Independent web reviews are being collected. For now, see the editorial read above and verify every fact at its source.