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Gamma review (UK, 2026): price, credits, free plan and alternatives
This Gamma review is for UK small business owners, tradespeople and sole traders who need the odd presentation, proposal or simple web page and don't want to build every slide by hand. Gamma is an AI tool that turns a prompt, your notes or a document into a presentation, document, one-page website or social post that you can then edit and export. Prices below come from Gamma's pricing page, checked on 18 October 2026. Credits, refunds and data settings come from Gamma's help centre, read on 19 October 2026.
How we wrote this: we haven't used Gamma on a live tender or client pitch, so this is a review of what it offers, what it costs and the catches, based on Gamma's own published pages, not a hands-on test.
Affiliate note: the "Try Gamma" link in the "How to try it" section below is an affiliate link, marked "(affiliate link)". If you take out a paid plan through it, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It doesn't change what we say here, including the catches. See how we make money.
The short version
- Free plan: $0 with 400 starter credits when you sign up. They don't top up each month. You can create up to 10 slides per prompt and export to PowerPoint, PDF, PNG and Google Slides.
- Plus: $9 per seat a month billed annually ($108 a year), with 1,000 credits a month and no "Made with Gamma" badge.
- Pro: $18 per seat a month billed annually ($216 a year), with 4,000 credits a month, custom branding, detailed analytics, custom domains and API access.
- Ultra: $90 per seat a month billed annually, with 20,000 credits a month, for very heavy use.
- Monthly billing costs more. Gamma says annual billing saves up to 28%.
- Prices are in US dollars and Gamma says prices are subject to tax depending on your location, so the cost in pounds moves with the exchange rate.
What it costs a UK small business
| Plan | Price (billed annually) | Credits | Slides per prompt | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 400 at sign-up, no top-up | Up to 10 | Trying it on one or two decks |
| Plus | $9 per seat a month ($108 a year) | 1,000 a month | Up to 100 | One owner making a deck most months |
| Pro | $18 per seat a month ($216 a year) | 4,000 a month | Up to 100 | Branded decks, client sites on your own domain |
| Ultra | $90 per seat a month | 20,000 a month | Up to 100 | Agencies and very heavy users |
Plans are per seat: Gamma's help centre says two people on a plan are billed twice. Paid plan credits refresh monthly, even on annual billing, and unused credits roll over up to double your monthly amount (so up to 2,000 on Plus). Paid users can buy extra credits. Free users can earn 200 credits for each friend who signs up through their referral link, holding up to 2,000 at a time.
Gamma doesn't publish a fixed credit cost per deck. Its help centre says credits are used per slide and per image, and that longer generations and more advanced models use more. For a sole trader, Plus billed annually is $108 a year before any currency or card fees.
Is it worth it? If you make one deck a year, the free credits will probably cover it. If you send presentations or proposals to clients every month, Plus is cheap next to the hours it can save. Our AI tool break-even calculator does the sum.
What a small business can use it for
- Tender presentation stage: turn your written answers into slides you can edit. Our guide to using ChatGPT for UK tenders covers the written stage first.
- Proposals and pitch decks for commercial clients, such as a facilities contract or a new supplier.
- Handover packs for customers: care instructions, warranty details and who to call.
- A one-page site for a service, an event or an open day, without setting up a full website.
- Staff inductions and toolbox talks as short slide decks.
What it does well
- Starts from your own material. You can paste notes, a prompt or a document, or import a PDF or PowerPoint file, and get a first draft to edit.
- Exports to the formats clients use, including PowerPoint, PDF and Google Slides, even on the free plan.
- No time-limited trial. Gamma says every new account starts on the Free plan with no time limit and no card needed.
- Easy to try properly. The free credits are enough to test it on a real deck before you pay.
The catches
- Free credits run out and don't come back. Once the 400 starter credits are spent, you need referrals or a paid plan.
- Gamma branding on free work. You need Plus or above to remove the "Made with Gamma" badge, which matters on client-facing decks.
- Per-seat pricing adds up if several people need their own login.
- Short refund window. Gamma's refund policy offers refunds only within 3 days of subscribing, only if you ask support, and only if you've used less than a set share of your credits (under 200 credits on Plus and under 600 on Pro). After 3 days there are no refunds except where the law requires one.
- US dollar pricing, so your bank may add a foreign transaction fee.
- Check every claim the AI adds to a slide. It can make up figures, accreditations or past jobs. Never send a tender or client deck without reading every slide.
Privacy and AI training
Gamma's help centre says that on individual plans (Free, Plus, Pro and Ultra) your content can be used to train its AI by default, and you can opt out at any time under Settings, then Data Controls. On Business and Enterprise workspaces, content is always excluded from training. Gamma says it doesn't sell personal information and that it is SOC 2 Type II compliant. Those are its claims; we haven't audited them.
Before you put client or tender material into Gamma:
- Turn off AI training in Data Controls if you don't want your content used.
- Don't paste in personal details you don't need, such as customer names and addresses.
- Check whether a tender or client contract limits where you can store their documents.
- Mention AI tools in your privacy notice if you use them with customer data.
Our AI policy template for UK small businesses covers what to tell staff.
Gamma alternatives
| Tool | What it does for presentations | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | Templates for decks, flyers and social posts, with some AI | Free; Pro £13 a month or £100 a year for one person | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Adobe Express | Templates and design tools with limited generative AI | Free; Premium US$9.99 a month | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | Drafts slides inside PowerPoint | Copilot Business from £13.80 per user a month (offer; normally from £16.10), paid yearly, excl. VAT | 17 Oct 2026 |
| ChatGPT | Writes the outline and can make a basic slide file | Free plan; Plus £20 a month | 18 Oct 2026 |
If you already pay for Canva or Microsoft 365, try what you have first. Gamma is the better fit when you want a finished-looking draft from your notes in minutes. See can ChatGPT make a PowerPoint?, our Gamma price page and our lists of Canva alternatives and Adobe Express alternatives.
How to try it without wasting money
- Sign up on the free plan and pick one real job, such as your next proposal or a handover pack.
- Paste in your own notes rather than a one-line prompt, so the draft starts from your facts.
- Turn off AI training in Data Controls if the content is sensitive.
- Edit every slide, then export to PowerPoint or PDF and check it opens cleanly.
- Only pay if you'll use it most months, and decide within 3 days of subscribing if you might want a refund.
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FAQ
What is Gamma?
An AI tool that turns a prompt, notes or a document into a presentation, document, one-page website or social post that you can edit and export to PowerPoint, PDF or Google Slides.
How much does Gamma cost in the UK?
Gamma prices in US dollars: Plus is $9 per seat a month and Pro is $18 per seat a month, both billed annually ($108 and $216 a year), and Ultra is $90, checked on 18 October 2026. Monthly billing costs more, and tax may be added depending on your location.
Is Gamma free?
Yes, there is a free plan with no time limit. It gives you 400 starter credits that don't top up, up to 10 slides per prompt, and export to PowerPoint, PDF, PNG and Google Slides. Free work carries Gamma branding.
Can Gamma export to PowerPoint?
Yes. Gamma lists export to PPTX (PowerPoint), PDF, PNG and Google Slides on every plan, including Free.
Does Gamma use my content to train its AI?
On Free, Plus, Pro and Ultra, it can by default, but you can opt out under Settings, then Data Controls. Gamma says Business and Enterprise content is always excluded from training.
Can I get a refund from Gamma?
Only within 3 days of subscribing, by asking support, and only if you've used less than a set share of your plan's credits. After that, Gamma says there are no refunds except where the law requires one.
Do you earn money if I sign up to Gamma?
Yes, if you take out a paid plan through the link marked "(affiliate link)": we're in Gamma's affiliate programme, so we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It doesn't change what we say about Gamma or the alternatives. See how we make money.