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Decktopus alternatives
Decktopus compared with 5 alternatives: Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Presentations.AI, Plus AI and Canva.
Decktopus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DecktopusThis tool | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Gamma | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Beautiful.ai | Free trial · from $14.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Presentations.AI | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Plus AI | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Canva | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Decktopus
- Free plan
Gamma
AI generator for presentations, documents and websites
- Gamma has a free plan. Decktopus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gamma lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gamma also covers templates and documents.
Suits: Turning a topic, notes or an existing file into a first-draft deck
- Free trial · from $14.50/mo
Beautiful.ai
Presentation software with auto-formatting Smart Slides
- Beautiful.ai starts at $14.50 per month, billed annually (Pro). Decktopus starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88).
- Beautiful.ai also covers templates.
Suits: People without design skills who want slides that format themselves
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Presentations.AI
AI deck builder with brand sync and editable PowerPoint export
- Presentations.AI starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($240). Decktopus starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88).
- Presentations.AI has a free plan. Decktopus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Presentations.AI lists a browser extension.
- Presentations.AI also covers templates.
Suits: Sales, marketing and customer success teams producing recurring branded decks
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Plus AI
AI slide assistant that works inside Google Slides and PowerPoint
- Plus AI starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually. Decktopus starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88).
- Plus AI also covers templates.
Suits: People who want AI help without leaving Google Slides or PowerPoint
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Canva
Template-based design platform for slides, graphics and video
- Canva starts at $14.99 to $18.00 / month for Canva Pro, as listed on the US App Store. Decktopus starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($119.88).
- Canva has a free plan. Decktopus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Canva lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Canva also covers templates and video editing.
Suits: People without design training who build slides from templates
Limits worth knowing in Decktopus
- There is no ongoing free plan: new accounts get 15 AI credits, about 3 slides, and further use needs a paid plan.
- Brand Kit, the team workspace and custom domains are Business features; Pro is a single-person plan.
- An internet connection is required: the pricing FAQ says presentations cannot be created, edited or viewed offline.
- The pricing FAQ states that all purchases are final and non-refundable.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Decktopus?
The alternatives to Decktopus in this directory are Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Presentations.AI, Plus AI and Canva. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Decktopus.
Is there a free alternative to Decktopus?
Yes. Gamma, Presentations.AI and Canva have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Decktopus alternatives work on Windows?
The Decktopus listing does not include a Windows app. Canva lists one.
Which Decktopus alternatives work on macOS?
The Decktopus listing does not include a macOS app. Canva lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.