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Cloud of Worship vs WordsLive

Cloud of Worship logo
Cloud of Worship

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

  • Freemium
WordsLive logo
WordsLive

Free, open-source Windows projection software for lyrics, videos and presentations.

  • Open Source
  • Free

Summary

  • Cloud of Worship is paid (Freemium), while WordsLive is free.
  • WordsLive is open source (GPL-3.0); Cloud of Worship is proprietary.
  • Both run on Windows.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Slides & presentations: PowerPoint · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · Multilingual: Bilingual lyrics on screen · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Cloud of Worship

  • Runs on Web browser
  • Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics (partial in WordsLive)
  • Slides & presentations: PDF (partial in WordsLive)
  • Connectivity & collaboration: Web native (runs in a browser)

Only in WordsLive

No confirmed features where Cloud of Worship falls short.

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

Side by side

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  • Partial Partial
  • Paid add-on or tier Paid add-on / tier
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Product Cloud of Worship logo Cloud of Worship WordsLive logo WordsLive
Overview
Price FreemiumFree
Open source NoYes (GPL-3.0)
Deployment Cloud / hosted, Desktop appDesktop app
Status activeactive
Platforms
Windows 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: 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: Native Powerpraise songs and portfolios; songs can also be imported from SongBeamer, OpenSong, OpenLyrics and ChordPro files.
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. Partial: Songs can be imported from SongSelect files or text copied to the clipboard; there is no direct online search.
Chord charts for musicians Unknown Supported: Chords can be shown with the lyrics and transposed automatically.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Slides can use colour, gradient, image or video backgrounds. Partial: Background images for slides, songs or the whole service; background videos are experimental.
CCLI usage reporting Unknown Partial: Songs can be stored with CCLI numbers, and a command opens CCLI Online Reporting in the browser for the selected songs.
Bible Supported Unknown
Free translations included Supported: KJV, ASV, YLT and WEB are offered and stored offline on the device. Unknown
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Supported: NKJV and NIV are listed among the available versions. Unknown
Slides & presentations Supported Supported
PowerPoint Supported: PowerPoint files are converted to PDF on the server and imported as page images. Supported: PowerPoint (ppt, pptx) and OpenDocument (odp) presentations require Microsoft PowerPoint, the PowerPoint Viewer 2007 or LibreOffice/OpenOffice Impress to be installed.
Keynote Unknown Unknown
Google Slides Unknown Unknown
Canva Unknown Unknown
PDF Supported Partial: PDF and XPS documents are supported (experimental).
Plays slide animations & transitions Not supported: Imported PowerPoint and PDF files become static page images. Unknown
Media Supported Supported
Video playback Supported Supported: Additional formats are supported if VLC is installed and enabled.
Audio playback Supported Supported
Images Supported Supported: Photos can be compiled into an optionally timer-controlled slide show.
YouTube / online video Paid add-on or tier: YouTube and Vimeo video slides are a Teams (paid) feature. Unknown
Inputs & other sources Partial Partial
Live camera / capture card Partial: Camera slides with effects exist but are hidden behind a feature flag as of v1.4.1. Unknown
Screen sharing Unknown Unknown
Web pages Unknown Unknown
Countdown timers & clocks Paid add-on or tier: Countdown timers, time slides and stage clocks are Teams (paid) features. Unknown
On-screen messages & alerts Paid add-on or tier: Banners and alerts are a Teams (paid) feature. Partial: An additional notification for the audience can be shown during a presentation (experimental).
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown Unknown
Languages
Multilingual Supported Supported
Interface in multiple languages Unknown Supported: Interface in English and German.
Songs in other languages Unknown Supported
Bibles in other languages Unknown Unknown
Bilingual lyrics on screen Supported: Songs can carry a translation alongside the main lyrics. Supported: Songs can carry a translation, shown alongside the main language or on its own.
Bible translations side by side Unknown Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Unknown 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 Paid add-on or tier 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) 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 Unknown
Multiple audience screens Unknown Unknown
Stage display / confidence monitor Paid add-on or tier: Stage display (current and next slide plus clock) is a Teams (paid) feature. Unknown
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Unknown Unknown
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 Unknown
NDI Supported: NDI output is available only in the Windows desktop app, not the browser version. 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 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. Unknown
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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