The Think-cell Alternative Built for Value
Same waterfall, Mekko, and Gantt charts. 60% lower price. Plus keyboard shortcuts, 600+ icons, and AI text polish included.
No credit card required. 14-day free trial.
Used by alumni of top tier firms
Trusted by professionals who know what great presentations look like
How Deckary compares
Same core charting, lower price, plus extras Think-cell doesn't offer
| Feature | Deckary | Think-cell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119/yr | $299+/yr |
| Charting | ||
| Waterfall charts | ||
| Mekko (Marimekko) charts | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Excel linking | ||
| Stacked bar charts | ||
| Automatic agenda slides | ||
| Extras included | ||
| AI Slide Builder | ||
| Keyboard shortcuts | ||
| 600+ icons | ||
| Consulting templates | ||
| AI text polish | ||
| Lifetime license option | ||
With user, you save $180/yr vs Think-cell — and get shortcuts, icons & AI included
What switchers say
Consultants who moved from Think-cell to Deckary
Same waterfall charts I built in Think-cell, but now I get shortcuts too.
Rachel
Strategy Consultant
Switched after my firm wouldn't renew Think-cell. Deckary does everything I need.
Thomas
Senior Associate
I was paying $299/year out of pocket. Now I pay $119 and get more features.
Amanda
Freelance Consultant
The Mekko charts are identical. The shortcuts are a bonus I didn't expect.
Kevin
Principal
Finally a Think-cell alternative that doesn't feel like a downgrade.
Jennifer
Manager
Our team of 8 saved $1,400/year switching. Charts look exactly the same.
Marcus
Director of Strategy
Same waterfall charts I built in Think-cell, but now I get shortcuts too.
Rachel
Strategy Consultant
Switched after my firm wouldn't renew Think-cell. Deckary does everything I need.
Thomas
Senior Associate
I was paying $299/year out of pocket. Now I pay $119 and get more features.
Amanda
Freelance Consultant
The Mekko charts are identical. The shortcuts are a bonus I didn't expect.
Kevin
Principal
Finally a Think-cell alternative that doesn't feel like a downgrade.
Jennifer
Manager
Our team of 8 saved $1,400/year switching. Charts look exactly the same.
Marcus
Director of Strategy
Same waterfall charts I built in Think-cell, but now I get shortcuts too.
Rachel
Strategy Consultant
Switched after my firm wouldn't renew Think-cell. Deckary does everything I need.
Thomas
Senior Associate
I was paying $299/year out of pocket. Now I pay $119 and get more features.
Amanda
Freelance Consultant
The Mekko charts are identical. The shortcuts are a bonus I didn't expect.
Kevin
Principal
Finally a Think-cell alternative that doesn't feel like a downgrade.
Jennifer
Manager
Our team of 8 saved $1,400/year switching. Charts look exactly the same.
Marcus
Director of Strategy
Same waterfall charts I built in Think-cell, but now I get shortcuts too.
Rachel
Strategy Consultant
Switched after my firm wouldn't renew Think-cell. Deckary does everything I need.
Thomas
Senior Associate
I was paying $299/year out of pocket. Now I pay $119 and get more features.
Amanda
Freelance Consultant
The Mekko charts are identical. The shortcuts are a bonus I didn't expect.
Kevin
Principal
Finally a Think-cell alternative that doesn't feel like a downgrade.
Jennifer
Manager
Our team of 8 saved $1,400/year switching. Charts look exactly the same.
Marcus
Director of Strategy
Why teams switch from Think-cell
More than just a cheaper alternative
All the charting features you need
Create consulting-grade charts in minutes, not hours
Waterfall Charts
Create bridge charts with automatic totals, subtotals, and connecting lines. Perfect for financial bridges and variance analysis.
Mekko Charts
Build Marimekko charts for market sizing and share-of-wallet analysis. Variable-width bars show both size and composition.
Gantt Charts
Project timelines with task bars, milestones, dependencies, and swimlanes. Link to Excel for dynamic updates.
Excel Linking
Charts link directly to Excel. Update your data, and the chart updates automatically. No manual re-work.
The honest comparison
Think-cell is the gold standard for PowerPoint charting in consulting and investment banking. It's been around since 2002, and firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Goldman Sachs rely on it daily.
Where Think-cell wins: Automatic agenda slides that update when you move sections. More chart types (bubble charts, scatter plots). A 20+ year track record with enterprise IT departments.
Where Deckary wins: 60% lower price ($119/year vs $299/year). Keyboard shortcuts for alignment and distribution. 600+ professional icons. AI text polish. A lifetime license option ($199 once).
The bottom line: If you build complex charts daily and your firm already has Think-cell licenses, stick with Think-cell. But if you're paying out of pocket, want shortcuts and icons included, or build waterfall and Mekko charts weekly rather than hourly—Deckary delivers the same chart quality at a significantly lower cost.
Ready to switch from Think-cell?
Try Deckary free for 14 days. No credit card required. Build the same waterfall and Mekko charts at 60% less cost.
Related Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Think-cell