TL;DR
What is the best alternative to Gamma AI?
If you already use Canva, its free plan makes decent slides at no cost. For AI decks on a free plan, try Presentations.AI or SlidesAI. The cheapest paid pick is MagicSlides Essential at US$80 a year. Want to stay with Gamma? Pay yearly to save.
How much does Gamma AI cost?
Gamma AI (the presentation maker, not the outdoor gear brand) runs on credits, the points you spend each time the AI builds or edits slides.
| Gamma plan | Monthly billing | Billed yearly | Credits | Slides per prompt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | US$0 | US$0 | 400, one time (they don't refresh) | Up to 10 |
| Plus | US$12/month | US$9/month (US$108/year) | 1,500 a month | Up to 100 |
| Pro | US$25/month | US$18/month (US$216/year) | 4,000 a month | Not listed here |
| Ultra | US$100/month | US$90/month (US$1,080/year) | 20,000 a month | Not listed here |
The free plan adds a "Made with Gamma" badge, and Plus removes the branding. Gamma says yearly billing saves up to 28%. There's no Gamma sale running right now, so the full price is the price.
Gamma alternatives at a glance
| Tool | Free plan | Cheapest paid plan (billed yearly) | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | Yes, with limited AI | Pro US$144/year (US$12/month), one person | People who already design in Canva | AI tools are limited on Free |
| Presentations.AI | Starter: 200 credits, up to 20 slides | Pro US$240/year (US$20/month), 5,000 credits | Longer AI decks on a free plan | Paid plan costs more than Gamma Plus |
| SlidesAI | 200 credits a month, up to 10 slides | Pro US$120/year (US$10/month) | Short decks every month for free | Free decks cap at 10 slides |
| MagicSlides | Yes | Essential US$80/year (US$6.67/month) | The lowest paid price | Check what the free tier covers before you rely on it |
| Napkin | 500 credits a week, branding on visuals | Plus US$9 per person/month | Turning text into charts and visuals | Free visuals carry Napkin branding |
| Plus AI | No, 7-day trial | Basic US$10/month (US$15 monthly), 1,500 credits | Same credit count as Gamma Plus | No free plan |
| Beautiful.ai | No, 14-day trial (card required) | Pro US$14.50/month | Polished templates that tidy layouts | Card needed to start the trial |
What's the best free alternative to Gamma?
Gamma's free credits run out once and never come back, so a free plan that refreshes is the real win for regular use.
- SlidesAI gives 200 credits every month, with decks of up to 10 slides. That's the closest match to Gamma Free, minus the one-time limit.
- Presentations.AI Starter gives 200 credits and decks of up to 20 slides, double what Gamma Free allows per prompt.
- Napkin refills 500 credits every week. It makes visuals rather than full decks, so it pairs well with slides you build elsewhere.
- Canva Free is the safe pick if your team already lives there. Its AI tools are limited on the free plan, but the templates aren't.
For more free and paid picks, see our full list of AI presentation makers.
Which Gamma alternative is cheapest?
MagicSlides Essential is the lowest paid price here at US$80 a year (US$6.67 a month). It also costs US$8 if you pay month to month. Napkin Plus (US$9 per person a month on the yearly view) and SlidesAI Pro (US$10 a month, billed US$120 a year) come next.
Plus AI Basic is worth a look if you like Gamma's credit setup: it gives the same 1,500 credits as Gamma Plus for US$10 a month billed yearly.
How much can you save?
| Switch from Gamma Plus (US$108/year) to... | Yearly cost | You save per year |
|---|---|---|
| MagicSlides Essential | US$80 | US$28 |
| SlidesAI Free | US$0 | US$108 |
| Presentations.AI Starter | US$0 | US$108 |
| Canva Free | US$0 | US$108 |
Already paying Gamma Plus month to month at US$12? Switching to yearly billing on the same plan brings it to US$108 a year instead of US$144, a US$36 saving without changing tools.
When is Gamma still worth paying for?
Gamma Plus makes sense if you build decks often and want long ones. Up to 100 slides per prompt and 1,500 monthly credits is a lot of room for US$9 a month on yearly billing. If you share decks with clients, Plus also removes the Gamma badge. People who already like how Gamma looks will lose time rebuilding their style somewhere new, and time costs money too.
Our pick
Start with a free plan that refreshes. SlidesAI and Presentations.AI cover most short decks, and Canva Free is the easy choice if you already use it. If you need a paid tool, MagicSlides Essential is the cheapest at US$80 a year. Happy with Gamma? Keep it, but switch to yearly billing. For design-heavy decks on a budget, read our guide to Canva Pro alternatives.
— Artificially Nerdy
FAQ
Is Gamma AI free?
Yes. Gamma has a free plan with 400 credits that you get once and that don't refresh, decks of up to 10 slides per prompt and a "Made with Gamma" badge. Paid plans start with Plus at US$9 a month billed yearly (prices checked Nov 14, 2026).
Does Gamma run sales or discounts?
Gamma isn't running a sale right now, including for Black Friday as of Nov 9, 2026. The main way to save is yearly billing, which Gamma says cuts up to 28% off.
Which Gamma alternatives have no free plan?
Plus AI and Beautiful.ai. Plus AI offers a 7-day trial, and Beautiful.ai offers a 14-day trial that needs a card.
What do Gamma credits mean?
Credits are the points you spend when the AI creates or edits content. Free users get 400 once, and Plus gives 1,500 a month, Pro 4,000 and Ultra 20,000.
Sources
- Gamma pricing: plans, yearly prices, credits, slides per prompt and the up-to-28% yearly saving.
- WhatTheTech: Gamma: Gamma's monthly-billing prices (third party, Nov 7, 2026).
- Canva pricing: Free and Pro plans.
- Presentations.AI pricing: Starter and Pro plans.
- SlidesAI pricing: Free and Pro plans.
- MagicSlides pricing: Essential plan prices.
- Napkin pricing: Free and Plus plans.
- Plus AI pricing: Basic plan, credits and trial.
- Beautiful.ai pricing: Pro plan and trial.
