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Gamma vs Shortcut

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

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AI agent that builds, audits and edits Excel financial models from plain-language prompts

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Verdict

Gamma and Shortcut are both Productivity tools. Gamma scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by ease of use. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Shortcut is available on Windows and CLI.

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 Shortcut if

  • You want a tool built for building LBO and DCF and three-statement models quickly, auditing and tracing existing workbooks, repeatable finance workflows via CLI or API.
  • Covers Excel add-in, web, Windows desktop, CLI and API from one product.
  • Finance-specific focus on LBO, DCF and three-statement models with source tracing.
Best for beginners
Gamma
Best for business
Gamma

Features

17 features compared.

  • Prompt-to-deck generation
    Gamma
    Available
    Shortcut
    Not available
  • Card-based layout
    Gamma
    Available
    Shortcut
    Not available
  • AI editing and restyling
    Gamma
    Available
    Shortcut
    Not available
  • AI images
    Gamma
    Available
    Shortcut
    Not available
  • Export and sharing
    Gamma
    Available
    Shortcut
    Not available
  • Website publishing
    Gamma
    Available
    Shortcut
    Not available
  • Analytics and access control
    Gamma
    Available
    Shortcut
    Not available
  • API and connectors
    Gamma
    Available
    Shortcut
    Not available
  • Natural-Language Model Building
    Gamma
    Not available
    Shortcut
    Available
  • Spreadsheet Editing and Auditing
    Gamma
    Not available
    Shortcut
    Available
  • Excel Add-in
    Gamma
    Not available
    Shortcut
    Available
  • Desktop Agent
    Gamma
    Not available
    Shortcut
    Available
  • Web App
    Gamma
    Not available
    Shortcut
    Available
  • CLI
    Gamma
    Not available
    Shortcut
    Available
  • Platform API
    Gamma
    Not available
    Shortcut
    Available
  • Reusable Skills and Templates
    Gamma
    Not available
    Shortcut
    Available
  • Enterprise Governance
    Gamma
    Not available
    Shortcut
    Available

Pricing

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

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

Shortcut plans

  • Free

    $0

    Entry plan to try the agent

    • 20 weekly credits
    • web app
    • desktop app
    • Excel plugin
    • Google Sheets plugin

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $100/month

    Individual finance professionals

    • 1,000 monthly credits
    • unlimited file creation and edits
    • Platform API access

  • Teams

    $320/month

    Small teams of 2 to 15 seats

    • 1,000 pooled monthly credits plus $100 per seat
    • shared workspace
    • usage analytics
    • centralized billing
    • shared resources

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Large organizations with custom needs

    • SSO
    • custom permissions
    • BYOK
    • private gateway
    • dedicated support
    • custom contracts and SLAs
    • custom integrations

Our ratings

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

Gamma
8.4overall
Shortcut
7.6overall

Gamma leads in 1 category and Shortcut in 0.

  • Presentation Generation Speed

    Gamma
    8.8
    Shortcut
    Not rated

  • Layout & Aesthetic Polish

    Gamma
    8.5
    Shortcut
    Not rated

  • Export Versatility (PPTX/PDF)

    Gamma
    7.8
    Shortcut
    Not rated

  • Mobile Responsiveness

    Gamma
    8.0
    Shortcut
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Gamma leads by 1.0
    Gamma
    9.0
    Shortcut
    8.0

  • Feature Depth

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Shortcut
    8.3

  • Value for Money

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Shortcut
    6.8

  • Performance & Speed

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Shortcut
    7.8

  • Documentation & Support

    Gamma
    Not rated
    Shortcut
    7.2

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

Shortcut

Pros

  • Covers Excel add-in, web, Windows desktop, CLI and API from one product.
  • Finance-specific focus on LBO, DCF and three-statement models with source tracing.
  • Permanent free tier with 20 weekly credits.
  • Enterprise security options include SOC 2 Type II, BYOK and on-premises deployment.
  • Public Platform API with webhooks and an OpenAPI spec.

Cons

  • Pro costs $100/month billed annually, well above general-purpose AI assistants.
  • Credit-based usage (2 to 15 credits per message) makes costs hard to predict; a Trustpilot reviewer reported credits cut after switching to an annual plan and slow support.
  • Desktop agent is listed for Windows only, and there is no mobile app.
  • Published benchmark claims are vendor-run, and the Teams pricing is inconsistent across pages.

Platforms

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

Integrations

Gamma

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

Shortcut

4 integrations
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft AppSource

Company

  • Company
    Gamma
    Gamma
    Shortcut
    Fundamental Research Labs
  • Founded
    Gamma
    2020
    Shortcut
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Gamma
    San Francisco, CA
    Shortcut
    San Francisco, CA
  • Monthly users
    Gamma
    70M+ users
    Shortcut
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Gamma
    Claimed
    Shortcut
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamma better than Shortcut?

It depends on your workflow. Gamma is built for pitch decks. Shortcut is built for building LBO and DCF and three-statement models quickly, auditing and tracing existing workbooks, repeatable finance workflows via CLI or API.

What are the key feature differences between Gamma and Shortcut?

Gamma: Generate presentations, documents and websites from a prompt with an AI design partner. Shortcut: AI agent that builds, audits and edits Excel financial models from plain-language prompts.

Does Gamma or Shortcut have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Gamma or Shortcut?

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