# Gamma vs Zapier

> Gamma: Generate presentations, documents and websites from a prompt with an AI design partner
> Zapier: Connect AI models and 9,000+ business apps into automated workflows and agents

- Gamma profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/gamma
- Zapier profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/zapier
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/gamma-vs-zapier
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Gamma and Zapier are both Productivity tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Zapier is available on CLI.

### 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 Zapier if

- You want a tool built for connecting SaaS apps without code, adding AI steps to existing business workflows, giving AI assistants controlled access to business tools.
- Connects 9,000+ apps, one of the largest integration libraries in automation.
- Free plan with 100 tasks per month and a 14-day Professional trial with no credit card.

## Pricing

| | Gamma | Zapier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Gamma | Zapier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt-to-deck generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Card-based layout | Yes | Not listed |
| AI editing and restyling | Yes | Not listed |
| AI images | Yes | Not listed |
| Export and sharing | Yes | Not listed |
| Website publishing | Yes | Not listed |
| Analytics and access control | Yes | Not listed |
| API and connectors | Yes | Not listed |
| Zaps | Not listed | Yes |
| Zapier Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Zapier MCP | Not listed | Yes |
| AI by Zapier and Copilot | Not listed | Yes |
| Tables, Forms and Chatbots | Not listed | Yes |
| Canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Zapier SDK and API | Not listed | Yes |
| Governance Controls | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Gamma | Zapier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |

## Gamma strengths

- 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

## Gamma limitations

- 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

## Zapier strengths

- Connects 9,000+ apps, one of the largest integration libraries in automation.
- Free plan with 100 tasks per month and a 14-day Professional trial with no credit card.
- Zapier MCP is included on every plan and works with Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor.
- Enterprise governance options include SSO, SCIM, action restrictions and log streaming.
- Agents, Chatbots, Tables and Forms sit in the same account as Zaps.

## Zapier limitations

- Task-based pricing rises quickly: Team starts at $103.50/month and Professional at 2,000 tasks is $73.50/month on monthly billing.
- The free plan is limited to 100 tasks and two-step Zaps with 15-minute polling.
- Agents activities and Chatbots are billed as add-ons outside the plan's task pool.
- No official mobile app and no self-hosted option were found.

## FAQ

**Is Gamma better than Zapier?**

It depends on your workflow. Gamma is built for pitch decks. Zapier is built for connecting SaaS apps without code, adding AI steps to existing business workflows, giving AI assistants controlled access to business tools.

**What are the key feature differences between Gamma and Zapier?**

Gamma: Generate presentations, documents and websites from a prompt with an AI design partner. Zapier: Connect AI models and 9,000+ business apps into automated workflows and agents.

**Does Gamma or Zapier have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Gamma or Zapier?**

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