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Design, decks and prototypes

Visual design, presentations and prototypes, with the AI doing the first pass.

5 tools · demo video for each

Canva Magic Studio by Canva

Free tierBeginnerfrom A$165/year

Canva's collection of AI tools for creating and editing visual designs.

Meet Magic StudioCanva
Best for
Individuals and teams making visual content inside a general purpose design editor.
Skip it if
You need unlimited AI use, or fixed AI allowances you can predict per month.
Cost
Free tier with limited AI access. Paid plans and AI top-ups vary by plan.
Runs on
Web · iOS · Android

Strengths

  • Generates designs, images, elements, video and music
  • Magic Write, Canva Code and conversational design
  • Resize, translate, remove backgrounds, edit images
  • Magic Layers and AI video tools

Watch out for

  • AI tools share one allowance
  • Complex tasks use more than simple ones
  • AI Pass and some top-ups cost extra

Visit Canva Magic StudioOfficial pricing

Figma AI by Figma

Free tierIntermediatefrom $3/seat/mo billed annually

Figma design tools with AI-assisted creation and prototyping.

Intro to Figma MakeFigma
Best for
Product designers and teams building interfaces, prototypes and design systems.
Skip it if
You want a standalone AI image generator, or a code-first app environment.
Cost
Free Starter plan. Paid seats start at $3/mo for a Collab seat, billed annually, with optional AI credits.
Runs on
Web · Mobile

Strengths

  • Figma Make builds prototypes and web apps from prompts
  • AI layer naming and interaction setup
  • AI image editing and generation
  • Shared AI credits with add-ons

Watch out for

  • Starter caps AI credits at 500 a month
  • Some governance features need higher tiers
  • AI sits inside Figma workflows, not standalone

Visit Figma AIOfficial pricing

Gamma

Free tierBeginnerfrom $9/seat/mo

AI tool for creating presentations, documents, websites, social content, and images.

Introducing Gamma 3.0Gamma
Best for
People making AI-assisted presentations, documents, websites and social content.
Skip it if
You want pixel-level graphics control, or need published subscription prices.
Cost
Free tier. Paid plan prices are not listed on the pricing page.
Runs on
Web · iOS · Android · API

Strengths

  • Prompt-based presentations and visual content
  • Imports PDF and PowerPoint files
  • Exports to PDF, PowerPoint, PNG and Google Slides
  • Custom domain publishing on eligible plans

Watch out for

  • Free prompts are capped at 10 slides
  • Removing Gamma branding needs Plus or higher
  • Less precise than a dedicated design editor

Visit GammaOfficial pricing

Adobe Express by Adobe

Free tierBeginnerfrom A$14.29/mo incl. GST

Template-based design and quick-edit tools for images, video, and documents.

Adobe Express AI Toolkit for content creationJason Gandy
Best for
Individuals and small teams making social content and everyday marketing materials.
Skip it if
You need complex design work or professional video production.
Cost
Free tier. The pricing page does not publish monthly prices.
Runs on
Web

Strengths

  • AI templates, images, logos and presentations
  • Image and video editing with quick actions
  • Templates for social, marketing and documents
  • Social content scheduling

Watch out for

  • No monthly prices are published
  • Stock library excludes premium and editorial images
  • Not built for complex design or pro video work

Visit Adobe ExpressOfficial pricing

Beautiful.ai

PaidBeginnerfrom $14.50/user/mo billed annually

AI-assisted software for creating and formatting presentations.

PowerPoint or Beautiful.ai? Best AI presentation toolBeautiful.AI
Best for
Individuals and teams producing branded decks with AI-assisted slide design.
Skip it if
You need a permanent free plan, or a general purpose design editor.
Cost
14-day free trial. Pro is $14.50/user/mo billed annually; Team is $40/user/mo billed annually or $50/user/mo monthly.
Runs on
Web

Strengths

  • AI-generated content and images
  • 300+ Smart Slide layouts with auto-formatting
  • Custom themes and brand styling
  • PowerPoint import and export

Watch out for

  • Free use is a 14-day trial only
  • Pro needs annual billing at the listed price
  • Enterprise pricing is custom

Visit Beautiful.aiOfficial pricing

Price watch

Design prices checked 26 October 2026
ToolPrice now
Figma AI$3/seat/mo billed annually
Gamma$9/seat/mo
Beautiful.ai$14.50/user/mo billed annually
Adobe ExpressA$14.29/mo incl. GST
Canva Magic StudioA$165/year for one person
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