How Much Does a Pitch Deck Cost in Australia?
What each option includes, what drives the price, and the questions to ask before you hire anyone.
The price depends less on the number of slides and more on how much thinking the deck needs. A deck that only needs a polish costs far less than one where the story still has to be worked out. All prices here are in Australian dollars.
The main options
Do it yourself with a template. Cost: a software subscription, plus your time. You get a tidy layout, but the story, writing and data are all on you. Best for very early decks, or testing an idea.
Freelance designer. Cost: about $500 to $2,000 per deck. Freelance designers in Australia average about $48 an hour. You get your content laid out well, with little help on the story. Best for founders who already have a clear story.
Specialist agency. Cost: about $3,000 to $15,000. Fixed packages from Australian studios start around $2,500 for 15 slides. You get design plus help with structure and wording. Best for seed and Series A raises.
Full service studio. Cost: $15,000 and up, depending on scope. You get story, messaging and design, and often the website and brand to match. Best for complex or technical companies raising seriously.
These ranges come from published Australian price guides and Australian studio pricing. They are a guide, not a quote, and they shift with scope.
What drives the price
Story work. Turning rough material into a sequence an investor can follow takes the most time. If your story is not settled, budget for it.
Technical complexity. Deep tech decks need the science explained clearly and correctly. That takes more back and forth than a consumer app deck.
Custom diagrams and data. A clear diagram of how your technology works, or charts built from your own data, add time but often make the deck.
Number of versions. Many founders need a short teaser deck, a full deck to send, and a version to present. Each one adds work.
Rounds of changes. Ask how many rounds of feedback are included before you start.
Matching brand and website. Investors check your website after the deck. Doing both together usually costs less than doing them separately.
Cheap decks can cost more
A deck that looks fine but does not explain your business can cost you a raise. Investors see many decks. If yours is hard to follow, or does not match your website and pitch, they move on quickly. Before you choose on price, ask what happens to the story, not just the slides.
Questions to ask before you hire anyone
Will you help with the story and wording, or only the design?
Have you worked on decks in my industry?
How many rounds of changes are included?
Do I get editable files I can update myself?
Is the price fixed, or does it change with scope?
Where is my material stored? For many Australian companies this matters for IP and confidentiality.
How we price at Bettermade
We do not list prices, because two decks are rarely the same. After a short call we send a fixed quote, so you know the full investment before we start. All work is done in Sydney, and your material stays in Australia.
Raising in the next six months? Book a 30 minute strategy call and we will tell you what your deck needs and what it would take.
Sources: Vidico, 10 best pitch deck design agencies in Australia. Payscale, freelance graphic designer hourly rate in Australia (AU$47.50 average, July 2026).
