Bento vs Marp CLI
Comparing two open source alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Bento
MITAn open-source office suite in a single HTML file — slides, docs, and sheets that run entirely in the browser.
Marp CLI
MITThe official CLI for the Marp Markdown presentation ecosystem — write slides in Markdown and convert to HTML, PDF, PPTX, or images.
Side-by-side comparison
| Bento | Marp CLI | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5,425 | 3,861 |
| Forks | 376 | 194 |
| Open Issues | 15 | 19 |
| Last Commit | Oct 10, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| First Released | Jul 17, 2026 | Aug 9, 2018 |
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