Bench test · AI Presentations
Columns vs Haiku Deck
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Columns | Haiku Deck | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score4.6/10 | score4.3/10 |
| agents won | 1 / 4 | 1 / 4 |
| from | — | Free |
| free tier | no | yes ▲ |
| category | AI Presentations | AI Presentations |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| OpenAI | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Gemini | 4.8 ▲ | 1.0 |
| Grok | 2.0 | 4.5 ▲ |
Columns
- ✓Accelerates document and presentation creation
- ✓Facilitates team collaboration
- ✓Reduces manual formatting time
- —May require learning curve for optimal use
- —AI output quality varies by input quality
AI-assisted content generationTeam collaboration capabilitiesProfessional presentation templatesDocument creation and formattingReal-time editing and sharing
Haiku Deck
- ✓User-friendly interface for non-designers
- ✓Fast slide creation with AI assistance
- ✓Visually polished results with minimal effort
- —Limited customization compared to advanced tools
- —Smaller feature set than PowerPoint or Keynote
- —Subscription required for full functionality
AI-powered image and design suggestionsDrag-and-drop slide builderBuilt-in stock image libraryAutomatic layout optimizationCloud-based collaborationMobile presentation mode
Pricing on their site
Try Columns ▸Free · free tier
Try Haiku Deck ▸Verdict
Columns takes it — 4.6 to 4.3 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Columns the edge on 1 of 4 agents. That said, Haiku Deck has a free tier if budget is the deciding factor.