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Creately vs MagicSlides
Both stand on google workspace creative tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Creately combines visual planning and diagramming with real-time collaboration, templates, and role-based sharing. The free plan has clear canvas and import limits, while the listed paid amounts are not exposed beyond the $5/mo (annual) starting note.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3
MagicSlides offers presentation creation from varied inputs, conversational slide editing, and several listed export options. Check the annual billing terms, plan limits, and API per-presentation charge against your intended use.
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| Creately | MagicSlides | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Business: $89 a month | Essential: $6.67 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | Creately | Not published |
| Website | creately.com | magicslides.app |
| On google workspace creative tools | #1 of 27 | #3 of 27 |
Creately: what it does well
- Infinite canvas supports several visual workflows
- Real-time editing includes comments and tasks
- Free plan includes unlimited canvases and collaborators
- On-Prem offers self-hosted deployment
What to know first
- Free canvases are limited to 45 items
- Free plan includes one folder and two imports
- SVG and PDF exports require premium plans
MagicSlides: what it does well
- Accepts text, documents, media, websites, and YouTube links.
- AI Chat can edit, clone, or create slides.
- API plan includes 100 free presentations each month.
- Premium lists PPTX, PDF, PNG, JPG, and HTML exports.
What to know first
- Essential, Pro, and Premium are billed annually.
- API presentations beyond the free allowance cost $0.50 each.
- Support excludes customizations and new custom features.
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