MakeDecks vs Beautiful.ai
The Beautiful.ai alternative with a free plan.
Three decks a day. No trial clock, no card.
Make a deckExample
q3-revenue-by-region.xlsx
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Region | Q2 ($M) | Q3 ($M) |
| 2 | Europe | 1.42 | 1.81 |
| 3 | North America | 1.12 | 1.37 |
| 4 | Asia Pacific | 0.48 | 0.66 |
| 5 | Total | 3.02 | 3.84 |
Why people switch
Free without a trial
3 decks a day, no card, no deadline.
Pro at $15 a month
Month to month, cancel anytime.
Bring any source
Excel, YouTube, audio and old decks too.
Side by side
| Feature | MakeDecks | Beautiful.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 3 decks a day | 14-day trial, card required |
| Paid plans | Pro $15/mo or $99/yr | Pro $14.50/mo billed yearly, or $45 monthly |
| Editable PowerPoint export | Every plan, including Free | Pro, Team and Enterprise |
| Google Slides export | No | Yes |
| PDF and web links as sources | Yes | Yes |
| Layouts | 15 layouts, 8 themes | 300+ Smart Slides |
| Brand colours and logo | Yes | Yes |
| AI decks | 3 decks a day free, 50 on Pro | Unlimited on paid seats |
Beautiful.ai details checked October 2026 from their pricing page, PowerPoint export help and AI help. Plans change, so check their site.
Where Beautiful.ai is a good fit
Teams with strict brand rules. Smart Slides re-layout as you edit, and team brand kits keep every deck on brand.
Questions
- Does Beautiful.ai have a free plan?
- Not for new users. Its pricing page offers a 14-day trial that needs a card. MakeDecks is free for 3 decks a day with no card.
- How much is MakeDecks Pro?
- $15 a month or $99 a year, for up to 50 decks a day. Cancel anytime.
- Can I move a Beautiful.ai deck to MakeDecks?
- Export it as an editable PowerPoint, then drop the .pptx into MakeDecks to redesign it.
- Is the MakeDecks PowerPoint editable?
- Yes. Text boxes, tables and charts in the .pptx are native, so you can change the words and the chart data in PowerPoint.
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