AI presentation makers , by Gamma Software, Inc. , since 2020
Gamma
Prompt-to-deck generator that also builds docs and web pages from one text input
- WEB
- API
What Gamma does
Gamma turns a text prompt, outline, or uploaded PDF/PPTX into a formatted slide deck (or document/webpage) in one step, then lets you keep editing with an AI card-based canvas. It is one of the most-used AI presentation tools by traffic and word of mouth as of 2026.
What you get: text-to-deck generation, PDF/PPTX import, AI image generation, API for programmatic deck creation, also builds docs and websites from the same engine.
Typical jobs: fast internal decks; startup pitch drafts; one-off client presentations.
Worth knowing: Official pricing page (gamma.app/pricing) returned HTTP 403 to automated fetch; figures cross-verified against Gamma's own help-center article and three independent 2026 pricing breakdowns that agree on the numbers.
What users complain about: Users report the app glitches and removes credits, with support not responding for weeks even on paid plans. (https://ca.trustpilot.com/review/gamma.app)
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 400 one-time signup credits (do not refill), up to 10 cards per prompt |
| Plus | $9 | n/a | 1,000 monthly credits, up to 20 cards per prompt |
| Pro | $18 | n/a | 4,000 monthly credits, up to 60 cards per prompt |
| Ultra | $90 | n/a | 20,000 monthly credits, up to 75 cards per prompt |
| Team / Business | not disclosed | n/a | custom, per-seat pricing |
Where it wins
- Generates a fully designed deck from a single prompt faster than template-based tools
- Free tier requires no credit card and covers a handful of real decks
- Same engine also outputs documents and simple websites, not just slides
Where it falls short
- Free-plan credits are a one-time 400 grant that never refills, pushing users to upgrade quickly (eesel AI pricing breakdown, 2026)
- PowerPoint export loses fidelity, text boxes shift, fonts get substituted, long cards split unpredictably (ChatSlide review, 2026)
- Trustpilot rating of 1.9/5 driven by unresponsive support on billing disputes and credit-deduction bugs
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 8.5 | 2.55 |
| Value for money | 25% | 6.5 | 1.63 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.5 | 1.27 |
| Maturity | 15% | 7.5 | 1.13 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 5.5 | 0.55 |
| Momentum | 5% | 9.0 | 0.45 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 7.6 | 7.60 |
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