AI presentation makers , by Slidebean, Inc. , since 2013
Slidebean
AI pitch-deck builder bundled with cap-table and financial-model tools for startups raising money
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What Slidebean does
Slidebean auto-designs pitch decks from your content using 100+ VC-oriented templates, and bundles startup-specific extras (cap table tool, financial modeling, investor CRM) rather than being a general-purpose slide maker.
What you get: VC-style pitch deck templates, cap table tool, financial modeling, investor CRM/finder.
Typical jobs: seed/Series A fundraising decks; startup financial model + deck bundle.
Worth knowing: No standing free plan disclosed on the official pricing page; only a free trial is offered (no credit card, but limited templates/features per third-party reviews, exact trial length not stated on pricing page).
What users complain about: One reviewer: 'Slidebean produced a pitch deck that was fit for our purposes but expensive for what it was.' (https://www.trustpilot.com/review/slidebean.com)
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | not disclosed | $84 | $7/month billed yearly |
| Accelerate | $99 | n/a | 35% savings advertised on annual billing (exact discounted rate not disclosed on pricing page) |
Where it wins
- Bundles cap-table and financial-modeling tools most generic presentation makers don't offer
- Templates are purpose-built around what VCs expect in a pitch deck, not generic business slides
Where it falls short
- Accelerate tier at $99/month is expensive for a founder who needs it for a few weeks of fundraising (Trustpilot: 'expensive for what it was')
- Recurring bug reports: broken image uploads, slides turning black, forced repeated sign-ins (Medium/Trustpilot reviews)
- Customization is imprecise, reviewers cite inability to fine-tune chart ranges or align objects precisely
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 6.5 | 1.95 |
| Value for money | 25% | 5.0 | 1.25 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 6.5 | 0.97 |
| Maturity | 15% | 7.5 | 1.13 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 5.5 | 0.55 |
| Momentum | 5% | 5.0 | 0.25 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 6.1 | 6.10 |
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