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MagicSlides alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded MagicSlides alternative is Gamma (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
MagicSlides compared with 5 alternatives: Gamma, Beautiful.ai, SlidesAI, SlideSpeak and Plus AI.
MagicSlides has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.67 per month, billed annually ($8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MagicSlidesThis tool | Free plan · from $6.67/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Gamma | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Beautiful.ai | Free trial · from $14.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SlidesAI | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| SlideSpeak | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Plus AI | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
MagicSlides starts at $6.67 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
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 MagicSlides
Gamma
AI generator for presentations, documents and websites
- Gamma lists no browser extension, which MagicSlides has.
- 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 MagicSlides.
- Beautiful.ai lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which MagicSlides has.
Suits: People without design skills who want slides that format themselves
SlidesAI
AI presentation maker for the web, Google Slides and PowerPoint
- SlidesAI starts at Free; Pro $10 per user / month, billed yearly ($120).
- SlidesAI lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which MagicSlides has.
Suits: Students and educators who want a fast first draft of a deck
SlideSpeak
AI presentation maker that turns documents into PowerPoints
- SlideSpeak starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- SlideSpeak has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike MagicSlides.
- SlideSpeak lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which MagicSlides has.
- SlideSpeak also covers chat assistant and video generation.
- SlideSpeak does not cover templates, which MagicSlides does.
Suits: Turning reports and PDFs into first-draft decks
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 MagicSlides.
- Plus AI lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which MagicSlides has.
Suits: People who want AI help without leaving Google Slides or PowerPoint
Limits worth knowing in MagicSlides
- Slide counts are capped per deck: 10 on Essential, 15 on Pro and 50 on Premium.
- The pricing page shows the paid plans only. The free plan is described in the vendor's site data and refund policy, and its exports carry a watermark.
- Refunds are available within 5 days of a first purchase of a plan tier, and not on renewals or upgrades.
- Team and API plans are sold on separate tabs, and the team pricing was not readable as text.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MagicSlides?
The alternatives to MagicSlides in this directory are Gamma, Beautiful.ai, SlidesAI, SlideSpeak and Plus AI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MagicSlides.
Is there a free alternative to MagicSlides?
Yes. Gamma and SlidesAI have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.