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Gamma vs Novastart

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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Novastart

Infinite canvas desktop where your apps, teammates and AI agents share one workspace

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Verdict

Gamma and Novastart are both Productivity tools. Gamma scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.3 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Gamma is available on Web and offers an API. Only Novastart is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Best overall

Gamma

  • Startup founders
  • Marketers
  • Sales teams
  • Educators and trainers

Choose Gamma if

  • You want a tool built for pitch decks.
  • Generates a full deck, document or webpage from a single prompt.
  • Card layout adapts to desktop and mobile screens without manual slide alignment.

Choose Novastart if

  • You want a tool built for keeping many apps and projects organized in saved workspaces, watching AI agents work step by step, sharing a live workspace with teammates.
  • Agents work with a visible cursor and can be paused, steered or taken over.
  • Permanent free plan with all apps available.
Best for beginners
Gamma
Best for business
Gamma

Features

17 features compared.

  • Prompt-to-deck generation
    Gamma
    Available
    Novastart
    Not available
  • Card-based layout
    Gamma
    Available
    Novastart
    Not available
  • AI editing and restyling
    Gamma
    Available
    Novastart
    Not available
  • AI images
    Gamma
    Available
    Novastart
    Not available
  • Export and sharing
    Gamma
    Available
    Novastart
    Not available
  • Website publishing
    Gamma
    Available
    Novastart
    Not available
  • Analytics and access control
    Gamma
    Available
    Novastart
    Not available
  • API and connectors
    Gamma
    Available
    Novastart
    Not available
  • Infinite canvas
    Gamma
    Not available
    Novastart
    Available
  • Saved canvases
    Gamma
    Not available
    Novastart
    Available
  • Visible AI agents
    Gamma
    Not available
    Novastart
    Available
  • Multi-agent runs
    Gamma
    Not available
    Novastart
    Available
  • Agent modes
    Gamma
    Not available
    Novastart
    Available
  • Team collaboration
    Gamma
    Not available
    Novastart
    Available
  • Real apps
    Gamma
    Not available
    Novastart
    Available
  • Local-first data
    Gamma
    Not available
    Novastart
    Available
  • Undo history
    Gamma
    Not available
    Novastart
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Gamma
    Freemium
    Novastart
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Gamma
    Yes
    Novastart
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Gamma
    $0
    Novastart
    $0
  • Plans
    Gamma
    6 plans
    Novastart
    3 plans

Gamma plans

  • Free

    $0

    400 one-time AI credits that do not refresh

    • 400 AI credits
    • 10 cards per prompt
    • Basic image models
    • Made with Gamma badge

  • Plus

    $12/month

    Removes the Gamma badge and adds 1,000 monthly credits

    • 1,000 credits per month
    • 100 cards per prompt
    • Advanced image models
    • No Gamma badge

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $25/month

    4,000 monthly credits plus API access and custom domains

    • 4,000 credits per month
    • API access
    • Premium image models
    • 10 custom domains
    • Detailed analytics
    • Password protection

  • Ultra

    $100/month

    20,000 monthly credits and access to the most advanced models

    • 20,000 credits per month
    • API access
    • Ultra image models
    • 100 custom domains
    • Custom fonts

  • Business

    $40/user/mo

    Billed annually ($480 per seat per year)

    • SSO
    • SOC 2 documentation
    • 10,000 credits per seat
    • Shared workspace credits

  • Enterprise

    Custom/annual

    Annual agreement for larger organizations; contact sales

    • Custom credits
    • Advanced admin controls
    • SCIM
    • Invoiced billing
    • Dedicated onboarding

Novastart plans

  • Free

    $0

    Try Novastart with limited canvas space.

    • All apps
    • 1 folder
    • 2 canvases
    • 4 windows per canvas
    • AI agents pay per use

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $10/month

    Unlimited canvas space, marked as the recommended start.

    • All apps
    • Unlimited folders
    • Unlimited canvases
    • Unlimited windows
    • AI agents pay per use

  • Team

    $20/month

    Pro plus shared canvases for teams.

    • Everything in Pro
    • Team collaboration
    • Shared canvases

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Gamma
8.4overall
Novastart
7.3overall

  • Presentation Generation Speed

    Gamma
    8.8
    Novastart
    Not rated

  • Layout & Aesthetic Polish

    Gamma
    8.5
    Novastart
    Not rated

  • Export Versatility (PPTX/PDF)

    Gamma
    7.8
    Novastart
    Not rated

  • Mobile Responsiveness

    Gamma
    8.0
    Novastart
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Gamma
    9.0
    Novastart
    Not rated

  • Agent Transparency

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Novastart
    8.0

  • Workspace Organization

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Novastart
    8.0

  • Team Collaboration

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Novastart
    7.5

  • Setup & Compatibility

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Novastart
    6.0

  • Pricing Clarity

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Novastart
    7.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Gamma

Pros

  • Generates a full deck, document or webpage from a single prompt
  • Card layout adapts to desktop and mobile screens without manual slide alignment
  • Exports to PowerPoint and PDF and shares by web link
  • Free plan available, and Plus at $10 per month removes the Gamma badge
  • API and ChatGPT, Claude and Slack connectors for automation

Cons

  • Free credits are one-time (400) and the free plan is limited to 10 cards per prompt
  • Free exports carry a "Made with Gamma" badge
  • API access requires Pro ($20 per month) or higher
  • Ultra costs $100 per month and is monthly only, with no annual option
  • Users on review sites report problems with billing, credit use and slow support

Novastart

Pros

  • Agents work with a visible cursor and can be paused, steered or taken over
  • Permanent free plan with all apps available
  • Pro at $10 per month removes canvas limits
  • Local-first design keeps canvas contents on the user's machine
  • Peer-to-peer canvas sharing with per-person cursors

Cons

  • The app is a full computer in a window and the site warns to expect some lag
  • App supports only Windows and Intel Macs, and needs 8 GB RAM and virtualization
  • Novastart OS replaces the existing system on the PC it is installed on
  • Agent use costs extra on every plan and needs credits of $25 or more
  • Young product launched in September 2026 with little independent review history

Platforms

  • Web
    Gamma
    Supported
    Novastart
    Not supported
  • Windows
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Novastart
    Supported
  • macOS
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Novastart
    Supported
  • iOS
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Novastart
    Not supported
  • Android
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Novastart
    Not supported
  • API
    Gamma
    Supported
    Novastart
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Novastart
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Gamma
    Not supported
    Novastart
    Supported

Integrations

Gamma

6 integrations
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Slack
  • MCP server
  • PowerPoint export
  • PDF export

Novastart

No integrations listed.

Company

  • Company
    Gamma
    Gamma
    Novastart
    Marketplace Distributors LLC
  • Founded
    Gamma
    2020
    Novastart
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Gamma
    San Francisco, CA
    Novastart
    Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Monthly users
    Gamma
    70M+ users
    Novastart
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Gamma
    Claimed
    Novastart
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamma better than Novastart?

It depends on your workflow. Gamma is built for pitch decks. Novastart is built for keeping many apps and projects organized in saved workspaces, watching AI agents work step by step, sharing a live workspace with teammates.

What are the key feature differences between Gamma and Novastart?

Gamma: Generate presentations, documents and websites from a prompt with an AI design partner. Novastart: Infinite canvas desktop where your apps, teammates and AI agents share one workspace.

Does Gamma or Novastart have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Gamma is freemium and Novastart is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Gamma or Novastart?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.