Copresent vs. Remote for Slides
Both turn your phone into a Google Slides remote. Only one of them supports a second presenter. Here's the honest breakdown.
TL;DR
Solo presenter, refined UX: Remote for Slides.
Two or more presenters on one deck: Copresent — it's the only tool in the top 10 with built-in multi-presenter control.
Feature by feature
where the two tools differ.
| Copresent | Remote for Slides | |
|---|---|---|
| Co-presenter support (multiple controllers) | Up to 10 | Single controller only |
| Speaker notes on the remote | Yes — synced live | Yes |
| Slide thumbnail on the remote | Yes | Yes |
| Hand off control mid-presentation | Yes — one tap | No |
| Account required | No | No |
| Phone install required | No — open a link | Optional Android app |
| Works in any browser on phone | Yes | Yes |
| Works inside Zoom / Meet / Teams | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | Free | Free |
| Best for | Teams, panels, co-founders, classes | Solo presenters |
Choose Copresent when
You're not the only one presenting.
Teams that present together
Up to 10 co-presenters can control the same deck through one magic link. Remote for Slides was built for solo presenters and pairs one phone to one laptop.
Mid-talk handoffs
Tap to take control on Copresent. No prompts, no "can you re-share your screen?" awkwardness. RFS has no handoff workflow at all.
Co-presenters who don't want to install anything
Copresent co-presenters only need a browser. RFS offers an optional Android app — fine for solo use, friction for teammates.
Choose Remote for Slides when
You always present alone.
Refined solo-presenter UX (it's older and more polished)
Remote for Slides has been around since 2019 and has the smoothest single-presenter mobile UX in this category. If you're presenting alone, it's a fine choice.
Dedicated mobile app
If you want a native Android app icon on your home screen, RFS provides one. Copresent is browser-only by design — fewer permissions, nothing to update.
Remote for Slides is a well-built independent project by Henry Lim. We're not affiliated with it.
Common Questions
No. Copresent is a separate product built around a different problem: multiple presenters controlling the same deck. Remote for Slides is a single-presenter tool from Henry Lim, and a great one for that use case.
Remote for Slides is the older tool and currently ranks #1-2 for most 'google slides remote' queries. Copresent's edge is the workflow — not the ranking. If you only ever present alone, RFS works. If a second speaker ever joins, Copresent is the only tool in the top 10 with native multi-presenter support.
Yes. They're independent Chrome extensions. Install both, use whichever fits the moment — RFS for solo decks, Copresent when you're tag-teaming.
Because every other workflow for multi-presenter decks involves stopping screen-share, having someone else share, and restarting the flow. That kills momentum on every handoff. Copresent makes the handoff invisible to the audience — just a tap on the next speaker's device.
Yes, free forever. No account, no trial, no per-seat pricing. Same as Remote for Slides on that dimension.
Install once. Tag-team anywhere.
Free forever. Up to 10 co-presenters. Works inside Zoom, Meet, and Teams.
Add Copresent to Chrome