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BibleShow vs Big Screen

BibleShow logo
BibleShow

Free Windows software for displaying Bible verses, with NDI output and up to four screens.

  • Free
  • Unmaintained
Big Screen logo
Big Screen

Browser-based church presentation software with themes, timers and unlimited outputs.

  • Subscription
  • Free Trial

Summary

  • BibleShow is free, while Big Screen is paid (AUD $15/month).
  • They share no platforms: BibleShow runs on Windows and Big Screen on Web browser.
  • Note: BibleShow is no longer actively maintained.
  • Both support: Bible: Free translations included · Media: Images · Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages · Multilingual: Bibles in other languages · Multilingual: Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens · Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor · Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in BibleShow

  • Runs on Windows

Only in Big Screen

  • Runs on Web browser
  • Songs & lyrics: Song library
  • Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software
  • Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics
  • Slides & presentations: PDF
  • Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card (partial in BibleShow)

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  • Paid add-on or tier Paid add-on / tier
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Product BibleShow logo BibleShow Big Screen logo Big Screen
Overview
Price Free / Donation-supportedAUD $15/monthFree trial
Open source NoNo
Deployment Desktop appCloud / hosted
Status maintenanceactive
Platforms
Windows Supported Not supported
macOS Not supported Not supported
Linux Not supported Not supported
Web browser Not supported Supported
iOS / iPadOS Not supported Not supported
Android Not supported Not supported
ChromeOS Not supported Not supported
Content
Songs & lyrics Not supported: Bible-only presenter; songs and general presentations are not handled. Supported
Song library Not supported Supported
Import from other presentation software Not supported Supported: Songs can be imported from OpenSong and OpenLyrics files; an Elvanto/Tithe.ly integration also imports songs.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Not supported Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Not supported Unknown
Chord charts for musicians Not supported Unknown
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Not supported Supported: Looping background videos, including transparent overlay videos, with adjustable variations.
CCLI usage reporting Not supported Unknown
Bible Supported Supported
Free translations included Supported: Ships with the King James Version; 180+ free Bible modules in over 60 languages can be downloaded from within the app. Supported: Public-domain translations such as KJV, ASV, WEB and BSB are included.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Unknown Paid add-on or tier: Translations such as ESV, NASB, NKJV and NLT require a one-time purchase of AUD $10 each.
Slides & presentations Not supported Supported
PowerPoint Not supported Unknown
Keynote Not supported Unknown
Google Slides Not supported Unknown
Canva Not supported Unknown
PDF Not supported Supported: Uploaded PDFs are converted to images.
Plays slide animations & transitions Not supported Unknown
Media Supported Supported
Video playback Unknown Supported
Audio playback Unknown Unknown
Images Supported: Background images with adjustable effects behind the scripture text. Supported
YouTube / online video Unknown Supported: YouTube videos can be added to the playlist and controlled like other videos, with optional English captions.
Inputs & other sources Partial Supported
Live camera / capture card Partial: An NDI source can be used as the background; no direct capture-card input is described. Supported: Phones, tablets, webcams or other network devices can be used as live video sources.
Screen sharing Unknown Unknown
Web pages Unknown Unknown
Countdown timers & clocks Unknown Supported: Countdown and count-up timers and a clock on the monitor display.
On-screen messages & alerts Unknown Unknown
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown Unknown
Languages
Multilingual Supported Supported
Interface in multiple languages Supported: The menu language can be changed (the site itself is in English and Romanian). Supported: The interface language can be chosen per organisation and location.
Songs in other languages Unknown Unknown
Bibles in other languages Supported Supported: Includes Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Khmer and Arabic translations.
Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown Unknown
Bible translations side by side Supported: Up to 4 versions in parallel on the main screen and up to 7 across all displays. Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Full support for right-to-left languages such as Hebrew and Arabic. Supported: Lyrics and scriptures support right-to-left languages.
Integrations
Software integrations Unknown Unknown
Planning Center Unknown Unknown
ChurchSuite Unknown Unknown
WorshipTools Planning Unknown Unknown
Hardware control Unknown Unknown
MIDI Unknown Unknown
DMX lighting Unknown Unknown
Stream Deck / Companion Unknown Unknown
Automation & extensibility Unknown Unknown
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Unknown Unknown
Plugins / extensions Unknown Unknown
Built-in scripting / macros Unknown Unknown
Webhooks / triggers to other systems Unknown Unknown
MCP server for AI assistants Unknown Unknown
AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting) Unknown Unknown
Presenting & control
Screens & outputs Supported Supported
Multiple audience screens Supported: Up to four independently configured displays, each to a window, NDI or data (XML/PNG) output. Supported: Unlimited Frontend and Monitor outputs plus custom outputs.
Stage display / confidence monitor Supported: A stage monitor can mirror the main display or use its own theme. Supported
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Display windows can cover part of the screen and NDI output carries an alpha channel. Supported: Theme backgrounds can be transparent for use as an overlay in streaming software such as OBS.
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown Supported: Remote Displays let other computers and devices show outputs in a browser, including as an OBS source.
Broadcast video Supported Unknown
NDI Supported: NewTek NDI output (one per instance, with alpha channel) and NDI input as background. Unknown
SDI Unknown Unknown
Built-in streaming & recording Unknown Unknown
Stream to any RTMP destination Unknown Unknown
YouTube Live Unknown Unknown
Facebook Live Unknown Unknown
Record the output to a file Unknown Unknown
TV output Unknown Unknown
Apple TV app Unknown Unknown
Android / Google TV app Unknown Unknown
Fire TV app Unknown Unknown
Roku app Unknown Unknown
Chromecast / AirPlay Unknown Unknown
Connectivity & collaboration Supported Supported
Cloud sync of library Unknown Supported: Lyrics, videos and images are stored online and can be shared between locations within one organisation.
Works fully offline Supported Supported: Continues working with no internet connection; a Cache Client can serve local media.
Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown Unknown
Multiple operators at once Unknown Partial: Several control surfaces can be open for a location, but only one controls the remote displays at a time.
Web native (runs in a browser) Unknown Supported

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