Can I open-source Pitch?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Penpot (40k stars), Slidev (35k stars), Krita (8k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Pitch — self-host with docker and stop paying $20/mo.
People still pay for Pitch because people pay for a vast ready-made design system and a collaboration surface that behaves predictably under deadline. The recurring cost buys canvas correctness, fonts, exports, templates, asset rights, multiplayer state, and accessibility, not just the visible interface.
xreal-time collaboration, templates, analytics, and team content management
xhuge template and asset libraries
xreal-time multiplayer
xbrand governance
xprofessional print workflows
These projects already replace it, free.
SSlidevPresentation slides written in Markdown with live code, themes and export.open source↗LLibreOffice ImpressA proper offline presentation app with PPTX/PDF support and no account; collaboration means sending files like it is 2012.open source↗PPenpotOpen-source design and prototyping platform using open web standards (SVG/CSS), with design tokens and dev handoffopen source↗What each one is, in full: Slidev · LibreOffice Impress · Penpot
all 6 open-source alternatives to Pitch →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Pitch pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/workspace | $0/workspace | 1–5 members; 100 one-time AI credits; 2 external guests; 10 GB total storage; 1 teamspace. |
| plus | $12 | $10 | Maximum 1 member; 500 AI credits/month; 5 external guests; 10 GB storage. |
| team | $18/user | $15/user | 1–25 members; 500 AI credits per seat/month pooled across the workspace; 25 advanced links; 3 teamspaces; 2 rooms; 25 guests; 10 GB/member. |
| business | $24/user | $20/user | 1–200 members; 750 AI credits per seat/month pooled across the workspace; unlimited advanced links, teamspaces, rooms and guests; 10 GB/member. |
| enterprise | custom | — | For 30+ seats with SSO/SCIM, invoicing and custom support; price is not public. |
free tier1–5 members, 100 one-time AI credits, 2 guests, 10 GB total storage and 1 teamspace.
billingmonthly + annual (-17%)
hidden costsMember caps count paid and free roles. AI credits renew with the subscription and are pooled across the workspace, so heavy users can consume the team's allowance.
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Can I open-source Pitch?
Yes. Slidev replaces Pitch 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 Pitch cost?
Pitch costs about $20/month (Plus, checked 2026-07-31), which is $240 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Pitch?
Honestly: real-time collaboration, templates, analytics, and team content management; huge template and asset libraries; real-time multiplayer; brand governance; professional print workflows. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Pitch?
Yes: Slidev (Presentation slides written in Markdown with live code, themes and export.) LibreOffice Impress (A proper offline presentation app with PPTX/PDF support and no account; collaboration means sending files like it is 2012.) Penpot (Open-source design and prototyping platform using open web standards (SVG/CSS), with design tokens and dev handoff) All 6 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/pitch/alternatives.