A Gamma alternative without the subscription
Same idea — describe it, get slides — but with free PowerPoint export, no account and one-time packs instead of a monthly plan.
In shortIf you like Gamma's speed but not the account, credits and subscription, Slidebrew is a simpler alternative: no sign-up, 3 free AI decks every day, free PPTX and PDF export with no watermark, and one-time packs ($4.90 / 20 decks, $9.90 / 60) instead of a monthly plan. Gamma is stronger for web-style docs and AI images; Slidebrew is built for classic slide files.
Slidebrew vs Gamma vs Canva vs Beautiful.ai
| Slidebrew | Gamma | Canva | Beautiful.ai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (trial needs a card) |
| Free AI allowance | 3 decks every day | 400 credits, one-time (reported) | Limited; figures vary by source | No free plan — 14-day trial |
| Branding on free export | None | “Made with Gamma” (reported) | Not clearly stated | — |
| PPTX on the free plan | Yes | Reports conflict | Pro feature (reported) | — |
| How you pay | One-time packs | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| Entry price | $4.90 one-time | Plus ≈ $10/mo (≈ $8/mo yearly) | Pro ≈ $13–15/mo | Pro $14.50/mo billed yearly |
Checked 2026-11-08. “Reported” = from third-party pricing summaries because the official page could not be read; prices change, so confirm on each vendor's site. Sources: Gamma pricing (third-party summary) · Gamma pricing (Toolradar) · Canva pricing · Beautiful.ai pricing (official)
The fine print, up front
What other AI slide tools put behind a sign-up wall or a subscription, in one table. Nothing hidden below the fold.
| Sign-up | Not required — no account, no email |
|---|---|
| Watermark | None, on free and paid decks |
| Free decks per day | 3 AI decks, up to 12 slides each |
| Export formats | PPTX (PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides) and PDF — both free |
| Subscription | None. Nothing renews |
| Price | Free, or $4.90 one-time for 20 more decks / $9.90 for 60 |
When Gamma is the better pick
- You want scrolling web pages or docs rather than classic slides
- You want AI-generated images on every card
- You share decks as live links and need view analytics
When Slidebrew is the better pick
- You need a real .pptx for PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides
- You don't want another account or subscription
- You make decks in bursts — a pack covers a semester or a busy month and never expires
- You want to turn a PDF or notes into slides without uploading the file
Switching is easy
Paste the outline or text of a Gamma deck into the “Paste outline / notes” tab and Slidebrew rebuilds it as classic slides you can download as PPTX.
What one prompt gives you
Unedited first drafts from the generator — the same decks you would download.
“The water cycle for 5th graders”8 slides · Ocean theme · topic only
“Weekly product sync - notes”7 slides · Midnight theme · from meeting notes
Questions
Is Slidebrew affiliated with Gamma?
No. Gamma is a trademark of its owner. This comparison uses publicly available information and may change — check each product's pricing page before you decide.
Why are some Gamma cells marked “reported”?
Gamma's and Canva's pricing pages could not be read automatically on 2026-11-08, so those figures come from third-party pricing summaries (linked below the table). We'll update the table when we verify them.
Can Slidebrew import a Gamma file?
Not directly. Export your Gamma deck's text (or copy its outline) and paste it in — the AI rebuilds the slides.