How to Build Your Own Slidebean
Replace Slidebean with a custom build. AI Pitch Deck Creator + Pitch Deck Design Agency
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 18 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 18 features
Consulting(5 features)
Content strategy development from agency team
Monthly 30-minute sessions with financial modeling team for custom formulas, expense syncing, and funding round forecasting
Free review service for existing pitch decks
Monthly 30-minute sessions with pitch deck writing team for slide review, copy editing, and story assistance
One-on-one strategy call with Slidebean CEO Caya
Financial Tools(3 features)
Tool for managing capitalization table
Professional financial analysts organize data into models to help plan funding rounds, track runway, and forecast revenue
Tool for forecasting financial outcomes and funding rounds
AI(2 features)
AI-powered pitch deck builder that helps create slides and get presentations started automatically
Unlimited AI-powered reviews of pitch decks
Education(2 features)
Educational bootcamp teaching financial modeling techniques
Extensive library of fundraising tools and resources
Analytics(1 features)
Track slide activity including views and time spent on each slide
Collaboration(1 features)
Invite teammates to work together on pitch decks
Design(1 features)
Automatically handles design when users add content to their slides
Design Services(1 features)
Professional design agency services for pitch decks from team of designers, storytellers, and analysts
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 18 features at very easy complexity.