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Gamma vs Modal

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Gamma

Productivity

AI-powered presentation and document creation software

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Modal

AI

Cloud functions for AI and ML

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit ModalFull review

The short version

  • Gamma is an AI presentation platform.
  • Free plans on both; paid from $12/mo and $250/mo.
  • Only Gamma lists AI Slide Generation; only Modal lists serverless GPUs.
  • Where Gamma falls short: free plan limited to 400 non-renewable credits, requiring paid plan quickly.
  • Where Modal falls short: the Team plan carries a $250 monthly base fee and returns only $100 of that as free credits, so $150 is a flat charge before any compute.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gamma and Modal actually diverge.

Attributes where Gamma and Modal differ
AttributeGammaModal
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, API
CategoryProductivityAI

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Gamma, founded for Gamma.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Gamma

  • AI Slide Generation
  • Advanced Image Models
  • Custom Branding
  • API Access
  • Custom Domains
  • Analytics
  • Studio Mode
  • AI Credits

Only in Modal

  • Serverless GPUs
  • Python functions
  • Auto-scaling
  • Fast cold starts
  • Python SDK
  • GitHub Actions
  • Cloud storage
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gamma

  • Rapid pitch deck creation for investor meetings and salesnot Modal
  • Generating report decks from company data and metricsnot Modal
  • Creating training and onboarding presentations automaticallynot Modal
  • Building product demos and case study presentationsnot Modal
  • Team collaboration on branded presentations with shared assetsnot Modal

Modal

  • Running serverless GPU workloads for model inference and trainingnot Gamma
  • Executing Python functions on cloud compute without managing serversnot Gamma

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Gamma

  • Free plan limited to 400 non-renewable credits, requiring paid plan quickly
  • Credit rollover capped at 2x monthly allocation, forcing month-to-month spending
  • Refund window limited to 3 days with usage thresholds restricting claims
  • Per-seat pricing on team plans increases costs for large organizations
  • Studio Mode limited to Ultra plan, restricting advanced editing to highest tier

Modal

  • The Team plan carries a $250 monthly base fee and returns only $100 of that as free credits, so $150 is a flat charge before any compute
  • Compute is billed per second across separate GPU and CPU meters, so total cost depends on execution time rather than any fixed rate
  • The Starter plan's $30 monthly free credit is the only allowance below the paid base fee
  • Enterprise volume discounts are custom and unpublished

Pricing, plan by plan

Gamma

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 400 AI credits (one-time, non-renewable)
    • Up to 10 cards per prompt
    • Basic AI
  • Plus$12/mo
    • 1,000 AI credits per month
    • Up to 20 cards per prompt
    • Badge removal on exports
  • Pro$25/mo
    • 4,000 AI credits per month
    • Up to 50 cards per prompt
    • Premium AI models
  • Ultra$100/mo
    • 20,000 AI credits per month
    • Up to 75 cards per prompt
    • Most advanced AI models

Modal

Free
  • StarterFree
    • 3 seats
    • 100 containers
    • 10 GPU concurrency
  • Team$250/mo
    • Unlimited seats
    • 5,000 containers
    • 50 GPU concurrency
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Custom seats, containers, and GPU concurrency

Which should you pick?

Choose Gamma if

  • You need ai slide generation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want advanced image models.
Gamma review

Choose Modal if

  • You need serverless gpus.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want python functions.
Modal review

Questions people ask

Is Gamma or Modal better?
Neither clearly leads. Gamma starts at Free and Modal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gamma or Modal?
Gamma starts at Free and Modal at Free.
Does Gamma or Modal run on more platforms?
Gamma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Modal runs on Web, API.
Can I use Gamma for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Gamma best used for?
Gamma is most often used for rapid pitch deck creation for investor meetings and sales, generating report decks from company data and metrics, creating training and onboarding presentations automatically, building product demos and case study presentations. Of those, rapid pitch deck creation for investor meetings and sales and generating report decks from company data and metrics are not what Modal is typically brought in for.
What can Gamma do that Modal cannot?
Gamma covers AI Slide Generation, Advanced Image Models, Custom Branding, API Access. Modal covers Serverless GPUs, Python functions, Auto-scaling, Fast cold starts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gamma: How do Gamma AI credits work?

Each plan includes a monthly AI credit allowance. Free users receive 400 one-time credits. Plus plan includes 1,000 monthly credits, Pro includes 4,000 monthly credits, and Ultra includes 20,000 monthly credits. Unused credits roll over up to 2x the monthly allowance.

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Modal: How much does Modal cost?

Modal uses pay-as-you-go pricing with Team plan at 250 USD/month base. Starter includes 30 USD/month free credits; Team includes 100 USD/month free credits. Compute charges per second for CPU cores, memory, and GPU instances.

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Gamma: What is included in the Free plan?

The Free plan includes 400 AI credits (one-time), up to 10 cards per prompt, basic AI, Gamma branding on output, and 7-day change history.

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Modal: Is there a free tier?

Yes, Starter plan is free plus 30 USD/month in compute credits included monthly for new users.

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Gamma: What payment and refund options does Gamma offer?

Gamma offers a 3-day refund window for monthly plans if you have used less than 10-20 percent of your monthly credits depending on the plan.

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Modal: What are the seat limits?

Starter plan includes 3 seats; Team plan provides unlimited seats; Enterprise tier has custom seat allocations.

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Gamma: How much do Team and Business plans cost?

Team plans cost $20 per seat per month with a minimum of 2 seats, including 6,000 AI credits per seat. Business plans cost $40 per seat per month with a minimum of 10 seats, including 10,000 AI credits per seat.

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