FreeShow

freeshow · v1.6.0 • auto-updates

8.0

Presentation software

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brew install --cask freeshow

Compare with: vs. ProPresenter vs. Microsoft PowerPoint vs. Prezi Video vs. Proclaim

Conflicts with: freeshow@beta

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Trust Score 9/10

✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v1.6.0

9d ago1.5.9→1.6.0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

FreeShow is a free and open-source presentation software offering a user-friendly experience, ideal for those seeking an alternative to ProPresenter. It provides features like automatic countdown and Blackmagic Outputs, with an active developer community ensuring regular updates.

FreeShow is a presentation software designed for creating and delivering slideshows.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development, as evidenced by recent commits and a responsive community addressing issues.

Community: FreeShow has garnered attention on Hacker News, particularly in 2022 with a well-received mention, though Reddit discussions are absent.

Pros

+ Open-source and free, promoting transparency and customization.
+ Actively maintained with frequent updates and community engagement.
+ Strong feature set, including support for advanced hardware like Blackmagic outputs.