Big Screen vs VideoPsalm

Big Screen

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

Subscription
Free Trial

VideoPsalm

Free Windows presentation software for lyrics, Bible verses and media.

Free

Summary

Big Screen is paid (AUD $15/month), while VideoPsalm is free.
They share no platforms: Big Screen runs on Web browser and VideoPsalm on Windows.
Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Bible: Free translations included · Slides & presentations: PDF · Media: Video playback · Media: Images · Media: YouTube / online video · Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card · Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks · Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages · Multilingual: Bibles in other languages · Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Big Screen

Runs on Web browser
Connectivity & collaboration: Cloud sync of library (partial in VideoPsalm)

Only in VideoPsalm

Runs on Windows

Based on confirmed data only. Unknown values are not counted.

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Product	Big Screen	VideoPsalm
Overview
Price	AUD $15/monthFree trial	Free
Open source	No	No
Deployment	Cloud / hosted	Desktop app
Status	active	active
Platforms
Windows	Not supported	Supported
macOS	Not supported	Not supported
Linux	Not supported	Not supported
Web browser	Supported	Not supported
iOS / iPadOS	Not supported	Not supported
Android	Not supported	Not supported
ChromeOS	Not supported	Not supported
Content
Songs & lyrics	Supported	Supported
Song library	Supported	Supported
Import from other presentation software	Supported: Songs can be imported from OpenSong and OpenLyrics files; an Elvanto/Tithe.ly integration also imports songs.	Supported: Described as compatible with OpenSong and ProPresenter song files.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics	Unknown	Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources)	Unknown	Partial: Downloaded SongSelect .usr song files can be added to the agenda; songs can also be fetched from an expandable online song library.
Chord charts for musicians	Unknown	Supported: Chords over lyrics with transposition and capo; ChordPro notation is supported.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics	Supported: Looping background videos, including transparent overlay videos, with adjustable variations.	Supported: Video loops can be played under lyrics.
CCLI usage reporting	Unknown	Supported
Bible	Supported	Supported
Free translations included	Supported: Public-domain translations such as KJV, ASV, WEB and BSB are included.	Supported: Over 3,000 Bible translations in 1,900+ languages can be downloaded and added.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.)	Paid add-on or tier: Translations such as ESV, NASB, NKJV and NLT require a one-time purchase of AUD $10 each.	Unknown
Slides & presentations	Supported	Supported
PowerPoint	Unknown	Supported
Keynote	Unknown	Not supported: Windows-only; PowerPoint, PDF, Word and LibreOffice documents are listed but not Keynote.
Google Slides	Unknown	Unknown
Canva	Unknown	Unknown
PDF	Supported: Uploaded PDFs are converted to images.	Supported
Plays slide animations & transitions	Unknown	Supported: Animations inside PowerPoint slides can be stepped through.
Media	Supported	Supported
Video playback	Supported	Supported
Audio playback	Unknown	Supported
Images	Supported	Supported
YouTube / online video	Supported: YouTube videos can be added to the playlist and controlled like other videos, with optional English captions.	Supported
Inputs & other sources	Supported	Supported
Live camera / capture card	Supported: Phones, tablets, webcams or other network devices can be used as live video sources.	Supported: A live video feed can be used as a lyrics background.
Screen sharing	Unknown	Unknown
Web pages	Unknown	Supported
Countdown timers & clocks	Supported: Countdown and count-up timers and a clock on the monitor display.	Supported: Clock, countdown and stopwatch.
On-screen messages & alerts	Unknown	Supported
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along)	Unknown	Unknown
Languages
Multilingual	Supported	Supported
Interface in multiple languages	Supported: The interface language can be chosen per organisation and location.	Supported: The interface is translatable and available in 28+ languages.
Songs in other languages	Unknown	Supported
Bibles in other languages	Supported: Includes Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Khmer and Arabic translations.	Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen	Unknown	Supported
Bible translations side by side	Unknown	Supported: Bilingual display of songs and Bible verses on one slide.
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts	Supported: Lyrics and scriptures support right-to-left languages.	Unknown
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: Unlimited Frontend and Monitor outputs plus custom outputs.	Unknown
Stage display / confidence monitor	Supported	Supported
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming	Supported: Theme backgrounds can be transparent for use as an overlay in streaming software such as OBS.	Unknown
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source)	Supported: Remote Displays let other computers and devices show outputs in a browser, including as an OBS source.	Unknown
Broadcast video	Unknown	Unknown
NDI	Unknown	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	Supported: Lyrics, videos and images are stored online and can be shared between locations within one organisation.	Partial: Data can be kept in a third-party cloud folder (pCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive); there is no built-in sync service.
Works fully offline	Supported: Continues working with no internet connection; a Cache Client can serve local media.	Supported
Remote control from phone or tablet	Unknown	Not supported: A Wi-Fi remote and mobile app are listed as "coming soon" on the features page.
Multiple operators at once	Partial: Several control surfaces can be open for a location, but only one controls the remote displays at a time.	Unknown
Web native (runs in a browser)	Supported	Unknown

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