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Cloud of Worship vs SongBeamer

Cloud of Worship logo
Cloud of Worship

Free, minimalist browser-based presenter for lyrics, scripture and video.

  • Freemium
SongBeamer

German worship presentation software for songs, Bible texts and media, sold as a one-time licence.

  • One-time
  • Free Trial

Summary

  • Cloud of Worship is paid (Freemium), while SongBeamer is paid (€124 one-time (single computer)).
  • Both run on Windows.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Bible: Free translations included · Slides & presentations: PowerPoint · Slides & presentations: PDF · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · Multilingual: Bilingual lyrics on screen · Broadcast video: NDI · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Cloud of Worship

  • Runs on Web browser
  • Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) (paid add-on in SongBeamer)
  • Connectivity & collaboration: Web native (runs in a browser)

Only in SongBeamer

  • Runs on macOS
  • Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) (paid add-on in Cloud of Worship)
  • Media: YouTube / online video (paid add-on in Cloud of Worship)
  • Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card (partial in Cloud of Worship)
  • Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks (paid add-on in Cloud of Worship)
  • Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts (paid add-on in Cloud of Worship)
  • Automation & extensibility (paid add-on in Cloud of Worship)
  • Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor (paid add-on in Cloud of Worship)
  • Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet (paid add-on in Cloud of Worship)

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

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Product Cloud of Worship logo Cloud of Worship SongBeamer
Overview
Price Freemium€124 one-time (single computer)Free trial
Open source NoNo
Deployment Cloud / hosted, Desktop appDesktop app
Status activeactive
Platforms
Windows 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: Over 3,000 hymns are stored offline and churches can save their own songs on the free Starter plan. Supported
Import from other presentation software Unknown Supported: Separate importers for PowerPraise, PraiseMaster and PraiseBox songs, plus lyrics import from PowerPoint and CSV.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Supported: Lyrics can be pasted in; bracketed English lines are turned into a translation. Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Paid add-on or tier: Searching the shared library of 15,000+ church-contributed songs is a Teams (paid) feature, with a metered free allowance. Supported: Songs (with chords) can be imported directly from CCLI SongSelect while the licence is entitled to updates.
Chord charts for musicians Unknown Supported: Songs can be projected and printed with chords, with transposition.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Slides can use colour, gradient, image or video backgrounds. Supported: Images and videos can be used as song backgrounds.
CCLI usage reporting Unknown Supported: Optional automatic reporting to CCLI, added in version 6.0, available while entitled to updates; VG Musikedition reports can be exported too.
Bible Supported Supported
Free translations included Supported: KJV, ASV, YLT and WEB are offered and stored offline on the device. Supported: Elberfelder 1905 is included, and free translations can be imported from Zefania XML.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Supported: NKJV and NIV are listed among the available versions. Paid add-on or tier: Modern German translations such as Luther 2017, Schlachter 2000 and BasisBibel are sold separately (€19-39 each).
Slides & presentations Supported Supported
PowerPoint Supported: PowerPoint files are converted to PDF on the server and imported as page images. Supported: PowerPoint and LibreOffice files can be added to the schedule; requires PowerPoint, the PowerPoint Viewer or LibreOffice.
Keynote Unknown Unknown
Google Slides Unknown Unknown
Canva Unknown Unknown
PDF Supported Supported
Plays slide animations & transitions Not supported: Imported PowerPoint and PDF files become static page images. Unknown
Media Supported Supported
Video playback Supported Supported
Audio playback Supported Supported
Images Supported Supported
YouTube / online video Paid add-on or tier: YouTube and Vimeo video slides are a Teams (paid) feature. Supported: YouTube videos can be shown, including URLs with a start time.
Inputs & other sources Partial Supported
Live camera / capture card Partial: Camera slides with effects exist but are hidden behind a feature flag as of v1.4.1. Supported: Live video from a camera or capture device can be shown behind text.
Screen sharing Unknown Unknown
Web pages Unknown Supported: Web pages can be added to the schedule and displayed.
Countdown timers & clocks Paid add-on or tier: Countdown timers, time slides and stage clocks are Teams (paid) features. Supported: Countdowns and stopwatches, also shown on the stage view.
On-screen messages & alerts Paid add-on or tier: Banners and alerts are a Teams (paid) feature. Supported: Spontaneous messages to the congregation can be shown over the presentation.
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown Unknown
Languages
Multilingual Supported Supported
Interface in multiple languages Unknown Supported: Interface in German and English.
Songs in other languages Unknown Supported
Bibles in other languages Unknown Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen Supported: Songs can carry a translation alongside the main lyrics. Supported: Songs can hold up to 4 languages, shown together on screen.
Bible translations side by side Unknown Supported: Up to two Bible translations can be shown at once.
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Unknown Partial: Unicode text such as Cyrillic is supported; the changelog notes right-to-left output (e.g. Arabic) is not yet fully correct.
Integrations
Software integrations Unknown Unknown
Planning Center Unknown Unknown
ChurchSuite Unknown Unknown
WorshipTools Planning Unknown Unknown
Hardware control Unknown Supported
MIDI Unknown Supported: Control via MIDI and OSC.
DMX lighting Unknown Unknown
Stream Deck / Companion Unknown Unknown
Automation & extensibility Paid add-on or tier Supported
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Unknown Partial: Remote control over the network via OSC; no HTTP or WebSocket API is documented.
Plugins / extensions Unknown Unknown
Built-in scripting / macros Unknown Supported: SongBeamer Script macros can be run from menus or added to the schedule.
Webhooks / triggers to other systems Unknown Unknown
MCP server for AI assistants Unknown Unknown
AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting) Paid add-on or tier: Live sermon transcription with Bible-reference detection, voice commands and sermon summaries is a Teams (paid) feature and needs an internet connection. Unknown
Presenting & control
Screens & outputs Paid add-on or tier Supported
Multiple audience screens Unknown Supported: A presentation can also be shown on a third monitor (beta).
Stage display / confidence monitor Paid add-on or tier: Stage display (current and next slide plus clock) is a Teams (paid) feature. Supported
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Unknown Supported: NDI output has its own formatting and an optional background colour for keying.
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Paid add-on or tier: A livestream link that shows the live output in a browser is a Teams feature; free churches get a limited number of sessions. Unknown
Broadcast video Supported Supported
NDI Supported: NDI output is available only in the Windows desktop app, not the browser version. Supported: Text output to OBS Studio and other software via NDI or a text file.
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 Unknown
Works fully offline Supported Supported
Remote control from phone or tablet Paid add-on or tier: Running the service from a phone is a Teams (paid) feature. Supported: SongBeamer Remote app for iPhone and iPad.
Multiple operators at once Paid add-on or tier: Real-time multiplayer and inviting teammates to the workspace are Teams (paid) features. Unknown
Web native (runs in a browser) Supported Not supported

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