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Big Screen vs WorshipTools Presenter

Big Screen logo
Big Screen

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

  • Subscription
  • Free Trial
WorshipTools Presenter logo
WorshipTools Presenter

Free church presentation app with cloud sync and paid tiers for multi-screen features.

  • Freemium
  • Subscription

Summary

  • Big Screen is paid (AUD $15/month), while WorshipTools Presenter is paid (Freemium / Subscription).
  • They share no platforms: Big Screen runs on Web browser and WorshipTools Presenter on Windows and macOS.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Bible: Free translations included · 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 · Multilingual: Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts · Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming · Connectivity & collaboration: Cloud sync of library · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Big Screen

  • Runs on Web browser
  • Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens (paid add-on in WorshipTools Presenter)
  • Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor (paid add-on in WorshipTools Presenter)
  • Connectivity & collaboration: Web native (runs in a browser)

Only in WorshipTools Presenter

  • Runs on Windows
  • Runs on macOS
  • Connectivity & collaboration: Multiple operators at once (partial in Big Screen)

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

Side by side

  • Supported Supported
  • Partial Partial
  • Paid add-on or tier Paid add-on / tier
  • Not supported Not supported
  • Unknown Unknown
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Product Big Screen logo Big Screen WorshipTools Presenter logo WorshipTools Presenter
Overview
Price AUD $15/monthFree trialFreemium / Subscription
Open source NoNo
Deployment Cloud / hostedDesktop app, Cloud / hosted
Status activeactive
Platforms
Windows Not supported Supported
macOS Not supported 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: Lyrics can be imported from EasyWorship 7, OpenLP, ProPresenter 6/7, MediaShout (Windows) and others.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Unknown Supported: Lyrics, chords and lyric videos can be imported from CCLI SongSelect and Loop Community on all tiers.
Chord charts for musicians Unknown Supported: ChordPro chords from SongSelect or Loop Community appear on the stage display and can be transposed; requires SongSelect Premium.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Looping background videos, including transparent overlay videos, with adjustable variations. Supported: Free and Pro include one motion graphic per month; Pro Plus has unlimited access to 500+ motion loops.
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: 45+ free translations in many languages are included on all tiers; custom XML Bibles can also be imported.
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. Paid add-on or tier: Translations such as NIV, ESV, NKJV and NLT can be purchased from the WorshipTools account page.
Slides & presentations Supported Supported
PowerPoint Unknown Supported
Keynote Unknown Supported: Keynote import is macOS only and requires Keynote to be installed.
Google Slides Unknown Supported: Google Slides presentations can be imported and re-synced after changes.
Canva Unknown Unknown
PDF Supported: Uploaded PDFs are converted to images. Unknown
Plays slide animations & transitions Unknown Partial: PowerPoint is converted to static images; the "Launch with PowerPoint" option (Windows only) keeps animations and transitions.
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: YouTube and Vimeo videos can be played as Web Video items (needs internet).
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 camera or capture feed can be used as the background of any item to overlay lyrics or scripture (documented for the legacy version).
Screen sharing Unknown Unknown
Web pages Unknown Supported: Web Page service items show most external websites.
Countdown timers & clocks Supported: Countdown and count-up timers and a clock on the monitor display. Supported
On-screen messages & alerts Unknown Supported: Alerts can be sent to the audience screen and the stage display.
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: Interface available in English, German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and French.
Songs in other languages Unknown Unknown
Bibles in other languages Supported: Includes Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Khmer and Arabic translations. Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown Unknown
Bible translations side by side Unknown Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Lyrics and scriptures support right-to-left languages. Supported
Integrations
Software integrations Unknown Supported
Planning Center Unknown Supported: Planning Center Services plans can be imported and re-synced (documented for the legacy version).
ChurchSuite Unknown Unknown
WorshipTools Planning Unknown Supported: Services from WorshipTools Planning and charts from WorshipTools Charts sync with Presenter.
Hardware control Unknown Supported
MIDI Unknown Supported: MIDI mapping to control service items, over USB/5-pin or a network session; MIDI Out is also listed.
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. Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; unlimited outputs, each with its own layout (audience, stage, livestream lyrics).
Stage display / confidence monitor Supported Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; companion stage display app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Theme backgrounds can be transparent for use as an overlay in streaming software such as OBS. Supported: Lower-third lyrics templates are offered for livestream outputs.
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 Supported
NDI Unknown Supported: Outputs can be sent over the network as NDI.
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. Supported
Works fully offline Supported: Continues working with no internet connection; a Cache Client can serve local media. Supported: Offline mode runs existing and new services; YouTube and SongSelect import need a connection.
Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; remote app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Multiple operators at once Partial: Several control surfaces can be open for a location, but only one controls the remote displays at a time. Supported: Multiple users can work on presentations from one account; simultaneous Presenter sessions require Pro Plus.
Web native (runs in a browser) Supported Not supported

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