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Alai alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Alai alternative is Gamma (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Alai compared with 5 alternatives: Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Plus AI, Decktopus and Presentations.AI.
Alai has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month, billed monthly. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlaiThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Gamma | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Beautiful.ai | Free trial · from $14.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Plus AI | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Decktopus | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Presentations.AI | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Alai starts at $20 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Beautiful.ai and Plus AI.
Presentations.AI scores higher without starting lower. Decktopus starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Alai
Gamma
AI generator for presentations, documents and websites
- Gamma also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gamma also covers documents.
Suits: Turning a topic, notes or an existing file into a first-draft deck
Beautiful.ai
Presentation software with auto-formatting Smart Slides
- Beautiful.ai starts at $14.50 per month, billed annually (Pro).
- Beautiful.ai has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Alai.
Suits: People without design skills who want slides that format themselves
Plus AI
AI slide assistant that works inside Google Slides and PowerPoint
- Plus AI starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
- Plus AI has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Alai.
Suits: People who want AI help without leaving Google Slides or PowerPoint
Decktopus
AI deck generator with a built-in delivery rehearsal coach
- Decktopus starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88).
- Decktopus has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Alai.
- Decktopus does not cover templates, which Alai does.
Suits: Consultants, agencies and small firms that need client decks without a designer
Presentations.AI
AI deck builder with brand sync and editable PowerPoint export
- Presentations.AI starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($240).
- Presentations.AI also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Sales, marketing and customer success teams producing recurring branded decks
Limits worth knowing in Alai
- The Free plan keeps a watermark and its AI credits are a one-time grant that does not renew.
- Paid plans are metered in monthly AI credits, and the slide count per prompt is capped at 20 or 50.
- The pricing page does not describe team or workspace plans on the tiers; Enterprise is by contact.
- Custom decks built by the Alai team are a separate service starting at $1500.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Alai?
The alternatives to Alai in this directory are Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Plus AI, Decktopus and Presentations.AI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Alai.
Is there a free alternative to Alai?
Yes. Gamma and Presentations.AI have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Alai alternatives work on Android?
The Alai listing does not include an Android app. Gamma lists one.
Which Alai alternatives work on iOS?
The Alai listing does not include an iOS app. Gamma lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.