Choose Gamma when the deck starts as notes or a document and speed to a first draft matters most, then expect to edit the layouts before a client sees them. Choose Canva when the deck has to match the rest of your brand material, or when presentations are one job among many graphics jobs. If you already pay for Canva Pro, try its templates before adding a second subscription.
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If the deck has to exist by this afternoon, the question is where the first draft comes from. Gamma generates it from a prompt or a document and you edit what it made. Canva gives you a template and you fill it, with the same brand kit you use for social posts and flyers.
On monthly billing, Gamma Plus is €10 a user a month (€8 billed yearly). Canva Pro is €12 a month for one person, or €110 a year. Both have a free plan, but Gamma's free credits do not refill.
At a glance
| Criterion |  Canva |  Gamma |
|---|---|---|
| Used mainly for | Social graphics, AI image generation | Client proposals, pitch decks |
| Entry price | €12.00/mo · Pro | €10.00/mo · Plus |
| Free plan | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Free trial | ✓Yes | Not stated |
| Works on | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop | Web, iOS, Android |
| Documented integrations | Google Drive, Slack, Social platforms | PowerPoint export, PDF export, Google Drive, Slack |
| Setup | Easy: minutes | Easy: minutes |
| Main limitation | AI features capped on the free plan | Credits on the free plan are a one-time allowance, with no monthly refill |
| Our evidence level | Vendor documented | Vendor documented |
| Try it | Try Canva ↗ | Try Gamma ↗Partner link |
Every cell comes from the tool's record, built from its official documentation and pricing page. The integrations listed are the ones the vendor documents, not tested by us.
Generated draft against template
Gamma turns a rough outline into a presentable deck faster than a template, and the deck works as a link, not only as a file. Canva asks you to choose a template and place the content yourself, which is slower for the first draft and gives more control over the result.
Brand consistency
Canva keeps a brand kit and reusable brand components shared with every other design you make, so a deck looks like your flyers and posts. Gamma's generated layouts need editing before a client sees them, and teams with a strict brand template in PowerPoint will fight it.
Sharing and export
Gamma decks are web pages that resize themselves, and they export to PowerPoint, Google Slides and PDF, though PowerPoint export loses some of the web-native layout. Canva decks export to the usual formats and sit next to everything else in your Canva account.
Free plans and what they really allow
Canva's free plan includes the editor and templates with AI features capped. Gamma's free plan comes with one-time starter credits and no monthly refill, so for regular use it behaves like a trial. Gamma Pro, at €24 a month on monthly billing, is the next step up from Plus.
Pricing side by side
| Tool | Verified price | Billing condition | Free | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | €12.00/mo · Pro | for one person, billed monthly; Pro+ is 17 EUR per person a month for teams; annual billing is 110 EUR/year for Pro and 170 EUR/year per person for Pro+ (Canva advertises "save 16% or more") | Yes | 25.10.2026 | Visit ↗ |
| Gamma | €10.00/mo · Plus | €10 per user/month billed monthly; €8 per user/month billed annually (€96 per year) | Yes | 25.10.2026 | Visit ↗Partner link |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gamma better than Canva for presentations?
For a first draft built from notes, yes: Gamma generates the deck, Canva makes you assemble it. For a deck that must match your brand material, Canva is easier to keep consistent.
Which is cheaper?
Gamma Plus is €10 a user a month on monthly billing, Canva Pro €12 for one person. Billed yearly, Gamma Plus is €8 a month and Canva Pro €110 a year.
Is Gamma free?
It has a free plan with one-time starter credits. They do not refill each month, so regular use needs a paid plan.
Can I export a Gamma deck to PowerPoint?
Yes, to PowerPoint, Google Slides and PDF. The PowerPoint export loses some of the web-native layout, so check it before sending.
Recently at these tools
Native iOS and Android apps, and Gamma can be mentioned in Slack to create a deck, document or page from a prompt or from the thread. Source ↗
Read on each vendor's official changelog, not tested by us.