Gamma
AI PresentationsFree planVerified
Free plan with 400 credits and no card; Business price not published.
When to pick it: Pick it if you want to test free first.
6 AI Presentation Makers Compared (2026), Verified
You turn text or a topic into slides, then edit and export them. Six verified tools compared on price, free plan and credit or watermark limits.
AI presentation makers draft slides from a prompt or text. Six from our verified catalogue are compared: Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Decktopus, SlidesAI, Plus AI and Visme. Gamma, SlidesAI and Visme have free plans; the others offer a 14-day or 7-day trial or none. Free limits shape what you can really test: Gamma's 400 credits do not refill, Visme adds a watermark, and SlidesAI locks PDF and Word uploads behind paid plans. Entry prices run from $15 to $50 a month where published, and several are billed yearly. Check export formats and credit caps before you build a full deck.
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The shortlist
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- Custom (contact sales)Free plan
Custom (contact sales)Free planSlidesAI
AI PresentationsFree planVerifiedBasic plan at $0; paid plans for PDF and Word uploads.
When to pick it: Pick it if you create slides inside your existing workflow and want a free plan.
Custom (contact sales)Free planVisme
AI Design & WebsitesFree planVerifiedFree plan; Starter $12.25 and Business $24.75 per person, yearly-billed.
When to pick it: Pick it if you also need infographics and design assets.
$15/moTrial: 7-day free trial with 1,000 AI creditsPlus AI
AI PresentationsFree trialVerifiedExtension for Google and Microsoft; 7-day trial with 1,000 AI credits; from $15/mo.
When to pick it: Pick it if you build inside Google Slides or PowerPoint.
$24.99/moNo free trialDecktopus
AI PresentationsPaidVerifiedFrom $24.99/mo (yearly $119.88/year); no free plan.
When to pick it: Pick it if you want guided deck building.
$50/moTrial: 14-day free trial of Pro or TeamBeautiful.ai
AI PresentationsFree trialVerifiedFrom $50/mo; 14-day trial of Pro or Team.
When to pick it: Pick it if design polish matters and budget allows.
None of these tools has a free plan.
Compared on this task
| Criterion | Gamma | SlidesAI | Visme | Plus AI | Decktopus | Beautiful.ai | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From (price/mo) | not published source | not published source | not published source | $15/mo source | $24.99/mo source | $50/mo source | |
| Free plan / trial | yes source | yes source | yes source | no; trial: 7-day free trial with 1,000 AI credits source | no source | no; trial: 14-day free trial of Pro or Team source | |
| Key capability | AI deck generation, free credits source | Free Basic plan source | Free plan, design tools source | Works inside slide apps source | AI deck builder source | Smart templates source | |
| Main limit | Free credits do not refill source | PDF and Word uploads are paid source | Free adds watermark and limits downloads to JPG, PNG, PDF source | No free plan; the vendor's FAQ says a credit card is required to start the 7-day trial source | Pro: 750 AI credits/month; no trial shown source | Card required for trial; no free plan source |
Facts from the vendors' official pages, checked on the date in the last column. Prices are what the vendor published on that date.
How to do it
Outline first
Write your key messages.
Generate a draft
Use a free plan.
Edit the deck
Check facts and visuals.
Check export
Confirm PPTX or PDF export and watermarks.
Check credits
Compare cost for your deck volume.
Limits and risks
- AI decks need fact checking.
- Free plans cap credits or add watermarks.
- Prices are often yearly-billed.
- Design quality not tested here.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI presentation maker?
A tool that drafts slides from text or a prompt.
Can I make slides from text?
Gamma, SlidesAI and Plus AI describe text-to-slides.
Is there a free one?
Gamma, SlidesAI and Visme have free plans.
Can I create a presentation from PDF free?
SlidesAI needs a paid plan for PDF uploads.
Is there one for teachers?
Not described on the cards; check the vendor's site.
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