DeckForge vs DeckLinks

DeckForge is a presentation platform for creating decks with shared brand controls, AI slide generation, and engagement analytics. Users can generate slides from plain-English prompts; the results are inserted as editable HTML/CSS. A central slide library supports categorization, search, locking, admin-controlled publishing, and updates to decks that use a changed slide. Workspaces define logos, typefaces, and colors that are applied to new decks. Sharing options include public, time-bound, and password-protected links, with controls for navigation and PDF downloads. The platform also lists version history, approval workflows, API access, per-workspace isolation, magic-link authentication, and role-based access. White-label options include custom domains, client workspaces, custom login pages and email templates, and unlimited sub-workspaces. DeckForge is open source under the MIT license and can be self-hosted without license fees or seat limits. Self-hosting requires Node.js 20+ and PostgreSQL 14+. AI generation can use Anthropic, OpenAI-compatible providers, or custom endpoints. A free start is offered without a credit card or setup fee.

DeckLinks is a web service for creating and sharing interactive Video PDFs with engagement tracking. Users can narrate a PDF with a built-in teleprompter or record their screen for embedding. Shared files use live links that can be updated or disabled after distribution. Password protection and access controls are available, while recipients can view files without logging in through a regular web-page interface on any device; no downloads are required. Tracking reports session duration, time on each slide, and clicks. DeckLinks describes uses in sales, account-based marketing, training and onboarding, and corporate communications. The Basic plan is free and includes one PDF, three trackable links, and 100 MB of storage. Business costs $28 a month, billed per user per month, with annual billing saving 20%; it includes unlimited PDFs and trackable links, 20 GB of storage, and a 14-day free trial.