AI Tool Comparison
Sway vs Bricks
An objective side-by-side comparison based on global rankings, AI scores, and monthly user data.
Higher Ranked
Sway
PresentationMicrosoft's AI-assisted visual storytelling and presentation app.
AI Score93.7 / 100
#10
Global Rank
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Monthly Users
VS
Higher Ranked
Bricks
PresentationAI presentation tool that builds data-driven slides linked to live spreadsheets.
AI Score64.1 / 100
#278
Global Rank
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Monthly Users
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Sway | Bricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Presentation | Presentation |
| Global Rank | #10 | #278 |
| AI Score | 93.7/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Monthly Users | – | – |
| Pricing | Free | Contact Sales |
| Website | sway.cloud.microsoft | bricks.co |
Pros & Cons
Sway
- Genuinely no loss of functionality despite the June 2026 desktop app retirement — full web access remains
- Interactive, scrollable format differs from traditional static presentation slides
- Integrated within the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- Windows desktop app was retired June 1, 2026, requiring transition to the web interface
- Experienced a temporary service outage in March 2026, though this appears to have been transient
- Web-only access now for former desktop app users specifically
Bricks
- Automates genuinely repetitive document creation work for sales and marketing teams
- Combines assets across teams into one cohesive workflow
- Exports to standard formats like .pptx and Google Slides
- Best suited to teams producing similar documents repeatedly, not one-off bespoke needs
- Full value requires real integration with existing sales and marketing asset sources
- Less flexible than manual design for highly custom, non-templated presentations