Can I open-source Gamma?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Slidev (35k stars) is mature open-source replacement for Gamma — self-host in one command and stop paying $9/mo.
They pay because the output looks acceptable without wrestling with PowerPoint.
xpolished editor
xresponsive card model
xexports
xanalytics
xcustom domains
xtemplate quality
xcollaboration
These projects already replace it, free.
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Gamma pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/user | $0/user | 400 starting AI credits with no monthly refresh; 10 slides/prompt; 50,000 input tokens; 2,000-credit balance cap; +200 credits/referral. |
| plus | — | $9/user | 1,000 credits/month; 75 slides/prompt; 100,000 input tokens. |
| pro | — | $18/user | 4,000 credits/month; 75 slides/prompt; up to 10 custom domains; API access. |
| ultra | custom | — | 20,000 credits/month; 75 slides/prompt; up to 100 custom domains. |
| team | — | $20/user | 6,000 credits/seat/month; 75 slides/prompt; up to 10 custom domains; 2-seat minimum. |
| business | — | $40/user | 10,000 credits/seat/month; up to 100 custom domains; 10-seat minimum. |
| enterprise | custom | — | Annual agreement; flexible team size and custom organization-wide credits. |
free tier400 one-time starting AI credits; no automatic refresh; 10 slides/prompt; 50,000 input tokens; balance capped at 2,000 credits; +200 credits per referral
billingPlus and Pro offer monthly + annual; annual is advertised as 28% cheaper; Ultra is monthly-only; Team and Business are annual-only; Enterprise uses an annual agreement
hidden costs1,500 extra credits cost $6; multi-user auto-recharge charges separately for each user who triggers it; credits are not pooled; unused paid credits expire after the subscription ends; Team requires 2 seats and Business 10
verified 2026-08-13 · source ↗
Can I open-source Gamma?
Yes. Slidev replaces Gamma today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Gamma cost?
Gamma costs about $9/month (Plus, checked 2026-08-13), which is $108 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
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 (Presentation slides written in Markdown with live code, themes and export.)