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DeckCraft vs Brilliant

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DeckCraft compared with Brilliant
DetailDeckCraft logo DeckCraftBrilliant logo Brilliant
What it doesFree, open-source presentation software Design with AI agents on a professional canvas, free
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingNot given Free: $0 forever with every design feature, unlimited MCP agents, public projects and drops (2 GB), in-app chat with your own AI (10 messages a day). Personal: $20 per month with private projects, 50 GB storage, unlimited in-app chat on your own key, and base Brilliant AI allowance. Pro: $50 per mon
Key features
  • Open and save .pptx PowerPoint files
  • Text, images, charts, and vector shapes
  • Fills, gradients, and formatting options
  • Transitions and animations
  • Speaker notes and presenter tools
  • Slide sections for organization
  • WebAssembly browser editor
  • Desktop apps for Mac, Windows, and Linux
  • Infinite canvas with native vector editing
  • AI agents that design directly on the canvas
  • Design repositories with branching and version control
  • Auto layout and components with variants
  • Open, non-proprietary Blueprint file format
  • Import from Figma and Sketch
  • MCP protocol support for any coding agent
  • Real-time multiplayer collaboration
  • Export to React, HTML, SVG, PDF and code
  • Design systems with tokens and semantic modes
What makes it different
  • Completely free with no subscription required
  • Open-source code that users can inspect and improve
  • Native Linux app support
  • No account or cloud storage required
  • Written in pure Rust for performance
  • AI agents speak MCP natively and work on your canvas, not in a separate chat
  • Design files are code via Blueprint format that syncs with your repository
  • Full professional tool is completely free with unlimited MCP agents
  • GitHub-style version control and branching for design files
  • AI agents stay on brand via design system linting
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 +1 (up) since last check18 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)09
Citation Flow (Majestic)1430
Referring domains (Majestic)8101

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