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Gamma vs Quadratic

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

Verdict

Gamma and Quadratic are both Productivity tools. Gamma scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 8.1 out of 10), led by ease of use. Both have a free plan or trial.

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 Quadratic if

  • You want a tool built for analysing database data in a spreadsheet, working with very large CSV or Parquet files, mixing Python or SQL with formulas.
  • Every AI result is saved as visible Python, SQL or formula code that can be inspected and edited.
  • Native Python, SQL and JavaScript cells sit alongside formulas in one grid.
Best for beginners
Gamma
Best for business
Gamma

Features

17 features compared.

  • Prompt-to-deck generation
    Gamma
    Available
    Quadratic
    Not available
  • Card-based layout
    Gamma
    Available
    Quadratic
    Not available
  • AI editing and restyling
    Gamma
    Available
    Quadratic
    Not available
  • AI images
    Gamma
    Available
    Quadratic
    Not available
  • Export and sharing
    Gamma
    Available
    Quadratic
    Not available
  • Website publishing
    Gamma
    Available
    Quadratic
    Not available
  • Analytics and access control
    Gamma
    Available
    Quadratic
    Not available
  • API and connectors
    Gamma
    Available
    Quadratic
    Not available
  • AI Analysis
    Gamma
    Not available
    Quadratic
    Available
  • Multi-Language Code Cells
    Gamma
    Not available
    Quadratic
    Available
  • Live Data Connections
    Gamma
    Not available
    Quadratic
    Available
  • Big Data Handling
    Gamma
    Not available
    Quadratic
    Available
  • PDF Data Extraction
    Gamma
    Not available
    Quadratic
    Available
  • Charts
    Gamma
    Not available
    Quadratic
    Available
  • Scheduled Tasks
    Gamma
    Not available
    Quadratic
    Available
  • MCP and API
    Gamma
    Not available
    Quadratic
    Available
  • Collaboration and Sharing
    Gamma
    Not available
    Quadratic
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Gamma
    Freemium
    Quadratic
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Gamma
    Yes
    Quadratic
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Gamma
    $0
    Quadratic
    $0
  • Plans
    Gamma
    6 plans
    Quadratic
    4 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

Quadratic plans

  • Free

    $0

    Personal use with restricted AI access

    • Restricted AI access
    • restricted sharing
    • files and connections
    • basic support

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $18/user/mo (billed annually)

    Individuals and teams needing more AI and connections

    • $20 in AI credits per month
    • additional models
    • extra privacy controls
    • unlimited sharing
    • files and connections

  • Business

    $36/user/mo (billed annually)

    Teams needing higher AI capacity

    • Everything in Pro
    • $40 in AI credits per month
    • on-demand credit purchases

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Organisations with security and deployment requirements

    • Single sign-on
    • self-hosting option
    • dedicated support
    • custom AI allotment

Our ratings

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

Gamma
8.4overall
Quadratic
8.1overall

Gamma leads in 1 category and Quadratic in 0.

  • Presentation Generation Speed

    Gamma
    8.8
    Quadratic
    Not rated

  • Layout & Aesthetic Polish

    Gamma
    8.5
    Quadratic
    Not rated

  • Export Versatility (PPTX/PDF)

    Gamma
    7.8
    Quadratic
    Not rated

  • Mobile Responsiveness

    Gamma
    8.0
    Quadratic
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Gamma leads by 1.0
    Gamma
    9.0
    Quadratic
    8.0

  • Feature Depth

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Quadratic
    8.5

  • Value for Money

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Quadratic
    7.8

  • Performance & Speed

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Quadratic
    8.2

  • Documentation & Support

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Quadratic
    8.0

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

Quadratic

Pros

  • Every AI result is saved as visible Python, SQL or formula code that can be inspected and edited.
  • Native Python, SQL and JavaScript cells sit alongside formulas in one grid.
  • Connects to many databases and services, including Snowflake, BigQuery and Postgres.
  • Handles large data: the company cites sheets up to 100M rows and multi-GB CSV and Parquet imports.
  • A permanent free tier is available, and the source code is public on GitHub.
  • MCP and API support let other AI tools and scripts work with sheets.

Cons

  • The Free plan restricts AI access, sharing, files and connections.
  • AI usage on paid plans is capped by monthly credits ($20 on Pro, $40 on Business), with extra credits bought on demand.
  • Monthly-billing prices are not shown on the pricing page, only discounted annual prices.
  • Web-only; no iOS or Android app was found.

Platforms

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

Integrations

Gamma

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

Quadratic

16 integrations
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Snowflake
  • BigQuery
  • MariaDB
  • MS SQL
  • CockroachDB
  • Supabase
  • Neon
  • QuickBooks
  • Google Analytics
  • Mixpanel
  • Plaid
  • Claude
  • Cursor
  • ChatGPT

Company

  • Company
    Gamma
    Gamma
    Quadratic
    Quadratic Growth Inc.
  • Founded
    Gamma
    2020
    Quadratic
    2022
  • Headquarters
    Gamma
    San Francisco, CA
    Quadratic
    Boulder, Colorado, USA
  • Monthly users
    Gamma
    70M+ users
    Quadratic
    250,000+
  • Listing
    Gamma
    Claimed
    Quadratic
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamma better than Quadratic?

It depends on your workflow. Gamma is built for pitch decks. Quadratic is built for analysing database data in a spreadsheet, working with very large CSV or Parquet files, mixing Python or SQL with formulas.

What are the key feature differences between Gamma and Quadratic?

Gamma: Generate presentations, documents and websites from a prompt with an AI design partner. Quadratic: AI spreadsheet that connects live data and writes Python, SQL and formulas for you.

Does Gamma or Quadratic have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Gamma or Quadratic?

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