Plus AI vs Decktopus 2026 — Scores & Verdict
Quick verdict: Plus AI is our overall pick for Plus AI vs Decktopus.
Plus AI is an in-place add-on for Google Slides and PowerPoint, strong for teams; Decktopus is a standalone, cheap-annual generator with hosting and analytics. Neither has a permanent free tier.
| Tool | Rating | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plus AI Best overall Best for teams | 4.3/5 | $10/user/mo (Basic, annual) | Plus AI runs inside the apps you already use — Google Slides and PowerPoint — generating a… |
| Decktopus | 4.0/5 | $9.99/mo (Pro, annual) | Decktopus is an AI deck-and-carousel builder that also hosts web-sharing, analytics and a … |
Bottom line: Choose Plus AI when decks must remain in Slides or PowerPoint and you want AI on existing files with native compatibility — the safer team default. Choose Decktopus when you want a low-cost standalone web-deck package with built-in sharing and rehearsal. Pick by whether the work stays in an existing app or moves to a new one.
Pricing and details
Plus AI · 4.3/5
7-day free trial · $10/user/mo (Basic, annual)
Per-user subscription that works as an add-on inside Google Slides and PowerPoint. 7-day free trial only (no permanent free tier). Basic = unlimited generation/rewrite plus single-slide insert; Pro adds document uploads, long prompts and AI images; Team adds custom branding and shared templates; Max adds the highest limits.
Basic $10/user/mo · Pro $20/user/mo · Team $30/user/mo · Max $200/user/mo (annual)
Plus AI runs inside the apps you already use — Google Slides and PowerPoint — generating and remixing slides, charts and images in place; no free plan, 7-day trial, paid from $10/user/mo annual.
Score breakdown
Pros
- Works inside Google Slides and PowerPoint — AI on your existing files, no migration
- Unlimited AI generation and rewrite on paid tiers, with charts and AI images on Pro
- Near-zero switching cost and full native export compatibility
Cons
- No permanent free plan — a 7-day trial only
- You still need a Google Workspace / Microsoft subscription
- Per-user cost adds up across large teams
Pricing verified 2026-09-22
Decktopus · 4.0/5
No free plan · $9.99/mo (Pro, annual)
Flat subscription. Pro is $9.99/mo when billed annually ($119.88/yr), $19.99/mo on a 3-month pack or $24.99/mo month-to-month, and includes 750 AI credits/mo (~150 slides), PDF/PPT/PNG export, one-click web sharing, version history and the Loop rehearsal coach. Business tier adds company-wide deployment; Enterprise is quote-based. No permanent free plan.
Pro $9.99/mo billed annually ($119.88/yr) · Enterprise quote
Decktopus is an AI deck-and-carousel builder that also hosts web-sharing, analytics and a delivery-rehearsal coach (Loop) — Pro from $9.99/mo annual, no free plan, Enterprise quote.
Score breakdown
Pros
- Cheapest annual entry of the paid-only tools at $9.99/mo
- All-in-one extras: web hosting, analytics, carousels and the Loop rehearsal coach
- 750 AI credits/mo (~150 slides) plus PDF/PPT/PNG export
Cons
- No free tier — paid or Enterprise only
- Month-to-month Pro jumps to $24.99/mo
- Less brand and template mindshare than the category leaders
Pricing verified 2026-09-22
Frequently asked questions
Which is better overall, Plus AI or Decktopus?
Plus AI is our overall pick (4.3/5 vs 4.0/5). Plus AI is an in-place add-on for Google Slides and PowerPoint, strong for teams; Decktopus is a standalone, cheap-annual generator with hosting and analytics. Neither has a permanent free tier.
Do Plus AI and Decktopus offer free plans?
Neither advertises a free plan; check current trial terms before committing.
What does Plus AI cost?
$10/user/mo (Basic, annual) — Per-user subscription that works as an add-on inside Google Slides and PowerPoint. 7-day free trial only (no permanent free tier). Basic = unlimited generation/rewrite plus single-slide insert; Pro adds document uploads, long prompts and AI images; Team adds custom branding and shared templates; Max adds the highest limits. Prices were last verified on 2026-09-22.