MakeDecks vs Visme
The Visme alternative with free PowerPoint downloads.
Editable .pptx and PDF on the free plan. No watermark.
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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
Downloads on Free
Editable PowerPoint and PDF, no upgrade.
Longer AI decks
Up to 40 slides from one request.
Your files in, free
PDF, Word, Excel and links on every plan.
Side by side
| Feature | MakeDecks | Visme |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 3 decks a day | 10 AI credits a month, 2 per AI deck |
| Paid plans | Pro $15/mo or $99/yr | Starter $12.25/mo billed yearly, or $29 monthly |
| Editable PowerPoint download | Every plan, including Free | Business plan and up |
| PDF download | Every plan, including Free | Starter and up |
| Pages per AI deck | Up to 40 | Up to 10 |
| AI deck from a PDF or Word file | Every plan | Paid plans, up to 10 pages |
| Charts linked to live Google Sheets | No | Yes |
| Interactive hotspots and pop-ups | No | Yes |
| HTML5 export with animations | No | Business plan and up |
Visme details checked October 2026 from their pricing page, AI Designer help, PowerPoint export help and FAQ. Plans change, so check their site.
Where Visme is a good fit
Interactive and data-heavy content. Visme's animated charts linked to live Google Sheets, hotspots and pop-ups, and HTML5 export suit reports and training.
Questions
- Does Visme have a free plan?
- Yes. Basic is free with 10 AI credits a month, and an AI deck costs 2, per Visme's pricing page. Downloads, including PowerPoint, are listed on paid plans.
- Is Visme's PowerPoint export editable?
- On Business and Enterprise, yes. Starter's PowerPoint export is marked not editable, and Visme's animations don't carry over, per its pricing page and help center.
- Can I move a Visme project to MakeDecks?
- Export it as PowerPoint or PDF from a paid Visme plan, then drop the file into MakeDecks.
- 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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