AI Presentation Maker: Gamma vs. Canva, vs. SlidesGO
We evaluated the top 5 AI presentation makers by examining their capabilities across 9 dimensions with 4 different prompts to assess how well they handle various scenarios:
AI presentation maker benchmark results
Review the methodology and evaluation criteria to understand how we determined these results.
Why did the tools perform differently?
The score variations across Gamma, Google Slides with Gemini, SketchBubble, Canva, and SlidesGO stem mainly from differences in product architecture, primary use cases, and integration depth.
1. AI-first vs. template-first design
- Gamma is built as an AI-native presentation generator. It creates complete decks, automatically aligns content and visuals, and supports iterative refinements. This architecture explains its consistently high scores across all criteria.
- SlidesGO relies on static, pre-made templates with minimal AI involvement. Users can customize slides only after downloading, which limits AI-generated content, multimodality, customization, and iteration capabilities. This results in the lowest overall score.
2. Integrated AI assistant vs. standalone generation
- Google Slides with Gemini adds AI into a traditional slide editor. It performs well in refinement, integrations, and speed, but generates only one slide at a time. This constraint lowers its scores in content structuring and overall deck generation.
- Canva follows a design-first model with AI layered on top. It excels in customization, exporting, and brand alignment, but shows inconsistent context and visual consistency because the AI module operates independently of the broader design engine.
3. Template intelligence vs. generative intelligence
- SketchBubble combines structured templates with AI-generated content. It performs reasonably well in context accuracy and visual alignment but offers limited AI-driven iteration and customization. This positions it mid-tier in total scores.
4. Multimodal and workflow integration differences
- Tools with deeper multimodal pipelines (such as Gamma and Google Slides) handle external files, URLs, and content sources more effectively, thereby improving context and structure.
- Tools without such pipelines (SlidesGO, partially Canva, and SketchBubble) score lower in multimodal input/output and revision capabilities.
Top 5 AI presentation makers
Examples from AI presentation makers
Figure 5: An example slide on photosynthesis created with Canva.
The above slide was generated with Canva, and the prompt was: “Generate a presentation explaining the basics of photosynthesis for 8th-grade students. Use simple language, diagrams, and examples.”
This presentation received a score of 6 out of 10. One issue noted was its inability to generate contextually appropriate images, for example, displaying a car tire to represent oxygen production and using a picture of a person to depict a food source.
Figure 1: An example slide on photosynthesis created with Gamma.
The above slide was generated using Gamma with the same prompt and received a score of 10 out of 10. Gamma produced a contextually relevant image and provided explanations that aligned well with the prompt.
Figure 2: An example slide on time traveling created with Google Slides.
The above slide was generated using Google Slides with Gemini, with the following prompt: “Create a visually engaging presentation that tells the story of a time traveler exploring ancient civilizations. Include 5 key historical stops, fun facts, and interactive elements.” Google Slides received a score of 9 out of 10.
While the tool demonstrated strong visuals, adequate writing, and a clear understanding of the prompt, the final output was somewhat plain and limited to a single slide, rather than producing multiple slides as requested.
Figure 3: An example slide on “how to start a podcast” created with SketchBubble.
The above slide was generated using SketchBubble, with the following prompt: “Build a presentation titled: How to Start a Podcast in 2025. Include equipment needed, planning tips, recording tools, publishing platforms, and growth strategies.” SketchBubble received a score of 6 out of 10.
The slide performs well in terms of clarity, visual integration, and accessibility. However, it could be improved by enhancing visual AI integration, expanding contextual understanding, and offering increased design customization options.
Methodology
- Use the prompts below for each tool:
- “Create a 10-slide investor pitch deck for a new eco-friendly water bottle startup. Include market analysis, product features, business model, and financial projections.”
- “Generate a presentation explaining the basics of photosynthesis for 8th-grade students. Use simple language, diagrams, and examples.”
- “Create a visually engaging presentation that tells the story of a time traveler exploring ancient civilizations. Include 5 key historical stops, fun facts, and interactive elements.”
- “Build a presentation titled: How to Start a Podcast in 2025. Include equipment needed, planning tips, recording tools, publishing platforms, and growth strategies.”
- Select a number of slides (1-10).
- Generate an outline, if possible, and make any necessary adjustments.
- Select a theme or create your own theme in line with the brand image.
- Generate slides.
Evaluation criteria
AI content generation
1. Context Awareness & prompt understanding
- The AI can only process basic instructions, often producing generic or off-topic content that requires substantial manual editing. (0 points)
- Accurately interprets complex prompts, maintains topic relevance, and adjusts tone appropriately for different audiences or purposes. (2 points)
2. Content structuring ability
- Generates disconnected or flat slides with no clear storyline or flow between ideas. (0 points)
- Organizes content coherently with logical sequencing (e.g., intro–problem–solution) and meaningful slide titles. (1 point)
3. Visual-AI integration
- Provides irrelevant or mismatched visuals, leading to a disjointed or unprofessional presentation. (0 points)
- Suggests or auto-generates visuals (e.g., images, graphs) that enhance and align with the slide content, creating a cohesive design. (1 point)
4. Voice & style adaptation
- Produces content in a generic tone, often inconsistent with the desired voice or audience. (0 points)
- Adjusts tone and style based on the use case (e.g., persuasive for sales, formal for academia), ensuring consistent voice throughout. (1 point)
5. Multimodal Input/Output
- Only supports manual text input, with no ability to extract or repurpose content from external sources. (0 points)
- Allows input from documents, web pages, audio, or images, enabling richer and more flexible content generation. (1 point)
6. Revision & iteration capabilities
- Lacks options for making refinements; users must start over for significant changes. (0 points)
- Enables iterative edits like rephrasing, shortening, or expanding slides, supporting a collaborative workflow. (1 point)
7. Speed
- The AI takes noticeable time to generate or edit presentations, causing delays and breaking user flow. (0 points)
- Fast (i.e., under 1 minute) generation and seamless slide editing, maintaining user engagement and productivity. (1 point)
8. Customization
- Offers minimal flexibility with locked templates and limited design control. (0 points)
- Provides advanced design control, letting users modify themes, animations, fonts, and even interactivity to match their brand or style. (1 point)
9. Exporting & integrations
- Supports only basic downloads (e.g., PDF), with no options for external tool connections. (0 points)
- Supports diverse export formats and enables real-time collaboration or syncing with tools like Notion, Figma, Slack, or Google Workspace. (1 point)
What is an AI presentation maker?
An AI presentation maker is a digital tool that uses artificial intelligence to help users quickly and easily create presentations with minimal manual effort. Instead of designing slides from scratch, users can type a prompt or topic, and the AI generates a presentation, including content, layout, and even design assets like images, colors, and fonts.
These tools are ideal for students, professionals, and product teams who want to focus more on ideas and messaging rather than formatting slides. With an AI slide maker, users can access presentation templates and customizable templates that save time and help them deliver visually appealing presentations.
Key features of an AI presentation maker
AI-generated content: From title slides to summaries, the AI creates presentations by turning the prompt into a full slide deck.
Presentation templates and styles: Offers ready-to-use templates and additional designs that fit different needs, like a pitch deck, class project, or company update.
Customizable design tools: Use built-in design tools and a flexible online editor to customize fonts, color schemes, and text boxes to match the brand kit or personal style.
Own images and AI image generator: Users can upload their own images, logos, or brand assets or use the integrated AI image generator to create unique visuals directly in their slides.
Interactive and engaging slides: Add interactive slides, videos, and graphics to engage the intended audience.
Easy export and integration: Download as PowerPoint or use a built-in PowerPoint generator. Some tools also integrate with Google Slides and other apps to help users start presenting instantly.
Free plan and accessibility: Many AI tools offer a free version so users can try before upgrading. This is ideal for quick, on-the-go creations with lifelike results.
Cem's work has been cited by leading global publications including Business Insider, Forbes, Washington Post, global firms like Deloitte, HPE and NGOs like World Economic Forum and supranational organizations like European Commission. You can see more reputable companies and resources that referenced AIMultiple.
Throughout his career, Cem served as a tech consultant, tech buyer and tech entrepreneur. He advised enterprises on their technology decisions at McKinsey & Company and Altman Solon for more than a decade. He also published a McKinsey report on digitalization.
He led technology strategy and procurement of a telco while reporting to the CEO. He has also led commercial growth of deep tech company Hypatos that reached a 7 digit annual recurring revenue and a 9 digit valuation from 0 within 2 years. Cem's work in Hypatos was covered by leading technology publications like TechCrunch and Business Insider.
Cem regularly speaks at international technology conferences. He graduated from Bogazici University as a computer engineer and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
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