Can AI replace Gamma?
KINDA · weekend projectAn AI slide generator is buildable, but Gamma's strength is layouts, editing model, exports, hosting, analytics, and shareable deck/site UX.
Build me an AI slide-deck generator to replace Gamma. Requirements: - A Node CLI around Slidev. `deck new "<topic>"` asks an LLM (key in .env) for an outline, then slide-by-slide content as JSON: title, bullets, speaker notes, layout name. - Render that JSON to a Slidev slides.md; `deck preview` runs the Slidev dev server, `deck export` writes PDF and PPTX. - Five layouts: title, bullets, two-column, big-quote, image-right. Images are optional via an image API key in .env; skip them cleanly when absent. - One theme file for fonts and colors so every deck matches without redesign. - `deck redo <n>` regenerates a single slide by number and leaves the rest untouched. - Decks are files in ./decks/<slug>/ (slides.md plus assets), kept in git and hand-editable after generation. No database. - No accounts, no telemetry; the only network calls are the LLM and optional image API. - Out of scope: a web editor, share links with analytics, collaboration. slides.md in my editor is the editor. - README: keys, export commands, and how to add a layout.
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They pay because the output looks acceptable without wrestling with PowerPoint.
xpolished editor
xresponsive card model
xexports
xanalytics
xcustom domains
xtemplate quality
xcollaboration
Can AI replace Gamma?
Kinda. The core of Gamma is buildable in a weekend with the prompt on this page, but there are real gaps: polished editor, responsive card model. Read the honest list above before committing.
How much does Gamma cost?
Gamma costs about $12/month (Plus, checked 2026-07-30), which is $144 per year.
What do I lose by replacing Gamma?
Honestly: polished editor; responsive card model; exports; analytics; custom domains; template quality; collaboration. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Gamma?
Yes — Slidev (Open-source Markdown/HTML slide deck generator; good foundation for a developer-oriented c). Using prior art is also a valid exit; the prompt is for when you want it exactly your way.