Productivity · head to head
Gamma vs Poe

Gamma
Productivity
AI-powered presentation and document creation software
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes

Poe
AI
Chat platform that gives access to many AI models from one subscription
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Gamma is an AI presentation platform.
- Free plans on both; paid from $12/mo and $4.99/mo.
- Only Gamma lists studio Mode; only Poe lists multi-model chat.
- Where Gamma falls short: free plan limited to 400 non-renewable credits, requiring paid plan quickly.
- Where Poe falls short: points-based pricing makes cost per message hard to predict across models.
- Prices and features on this page were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gamma and Poe actually diverge.
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 Poe
- Multi-model chat
- Custom bots
- Image and video generation
- Points-based usage
- API access for bot creators
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 Poe
- Generating report decks from company data and metricsnot Poe
- Creating training and onboarding presentations automaticallynot Poe
- Building product demos and case study presentationsnot Poe
- Team collaboration on branded presentations with shared assetsnot Poe
Poe
- Comparing responses across multiple AI modelsnot Gamma
- Building and sharing custom prompt-based botsnot Gamma
- Accessing premium models without separate subscriptionsnot Gamma
- Generating images or video from a chat interfacenot 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
Poe
- Points-based pricing makes cost per message hard to predict across models
- Heavy usage of top-tier models can exhaust points quickly on lower plans
- No native fine-tuning or persistent long-term memory across bots
- Custom bots are limited to prompt engineering rather than full agent tooling
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
Poe
Free- FreeFree
- Limited daily messages across select models
- Starter$4.99/mo
- Monthly compute points
- Access to premium models
- Premium$19.99/mo
- Larger monthly point allowance
- Priority access to premium models
- Premium Plus$49.99/mo
- Higher point allowance for heavy usage
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.
Choose Poe if
- You need multi-model chat.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want custom bots.
Questions people ask
- Is Gamma or Poe better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gamma starts at Free and Poe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gamma or Poe?
- Gamma starts at Free and Poe at Free.
- Does Gamma or Poe run on more platforms?
- Gamma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Poe runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- 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 Poe is typically brought in for.
- What can Gamma do that Poe cannot?
- Gamma covers AI Slide Generation, Advanced Image Models, Custom Branding, API Access. Poe covers Multi-model chat, Custom bots, Image and video generation, Points-based usage.
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.
SourcePoe: How does Poe's pricing work?
Poe uses a monthly points system: each subscription tier grants a pool of compute points that are spent per message, with the amount depending on which underlying AI model is used.
SourceGamma: 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.
SourcePoe: Is there a free plan on Poe?
Yes, Poe offers a free tier with limited daily messages across a selection of models before users need a paid subscription for more access.
SourceGamma: 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.
SourcePoe: What do the paid subscription tiers cost?
Poe offers Starter at $4.99/month, Premium at $19.99/month, and Premium Plus at $49.99/month, each granting a larger monthly pool of compute points.
SourceGamma: 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.
SourcePoe: What happens if I run out of points?
Once a subscription's monthly point allowance is exhausted, further use of premium models is limited until the points refresh or the user upgrades or purchases more.
SourcePoe: Can developers build on Poe?
Yes, Poe lets creators build and publish custom bots, and developers can connect their own model endpoints as bots via Poe's API.
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