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Big Screen vs ZionWorx

Big Screen logo
Big Screen

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

  • Subscription
  • Free Trial
ZionWorx logo
ZionWorx

Subscription-based Windows worship presentation software with NDI outputs and a remote app.

  • Subscription
  • Free Trial

Summary

  • Big Screen is paid (AUD $15/month), while ZionWorx is paid (From £9.50/month).
  • They share no platforms: Big Screen runs on Web browser and ZionWorx on Windows.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Bible: Free translations included · Media: Video playback · Media: Images · Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card · Multilingual: Bibles in other languages · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens.

Only in Big Screen

  • Runs on Web browser
  • Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor (partial in ZionWorx)
  • Connectivity & collaboration: Web native (runs in a browser)

Only in ZionWorx

  • Runs on Windows
  • Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) (paid add-on in Big Screen)

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Product Big Screen logo Big Screen ZionWorx logo ZionWorx
Overview
Price AUD $15/monthFree trialFrom £9.50/monthFree trial
Open source NoNo
Deployment Cloud / hostedDesktop app
Status activeactive
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. Unknown
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Unknown Partial: One-click SongSelect lyrics import is new in v5, which is in beta until its release from December 2026.
Chord charts for musicians Unknown Unknown
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Looping background videos, including transparent overlay videos, with adjustable variations. Supported: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics are supported.
CCLI usage reporting Unknown Partial: CCLI song reporting is new in v5, which is in beta until its release from December 2026.
Bible Supported Supported
Free translations included Supported: Public-domain translations such as KJV, ASV, WEB and BSB are included. Supported: 230+ Bibles in over 70 languages are accessed through a BibleGateway.com connection.
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. Supported: Translations available on BibleGateway.com can be used through the integration.
Slides & presentations Supported Supported
PowerPoint Unknown Supported: Native PowerPoint integration; v5 reworks it for reliability. No Keynote or Google Slides support is mentioned.
Keynote Unknown Unknown
Google Slides Unknown Unknown
Canva Unknown Unknown
PDF Supported: Uploaded PDFs are converted to images. Unknown
Plays slide animations & transitions Unknown Unknown
Media Supported Supported
Video playback Supported Supported
Audio playback Unknown Unknown
Images Supported Supported
YouTube / online video Supported: YouTube videos can be added to the playlist and controlled like other videos, with optional English captions. Unknown
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: Camera input is supported (a Windows camera app is offered); improved in v5.
Screen sharing Unknown Unknown
Web pages Unknown Unknown
Countdown timers & clocks Supported: Countdown and count-up timers and a clock on the monitor display. Unknown
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 interface language can be chosen per organisation and location. Unknown
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. 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. Supported: Multiple outputs with dynamic text pagination; v5 adds synchronised outputs run by one operator.
Stage display / confidence monitor Supported Partial: A stage display is new in v5, which is in beta until its release from December 2026.
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 Supported
NDI Unknown Supported: Multiple independent live NDI outputs.
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. Unknown
Works fully offline Supported: Continues working with no internet connection; a Cache Client can serve local media. Unknown
Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown Supported: ZionWorx Remote app for Android and iOS; v5 adds a web remote reached via QR code.
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 Not supported

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