Cloud of Worship vs WorshipTools Presenter

Cloud of Worship

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

Freemium

WorshipTools Presenter

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

Freemium
Subscription

Summary

Cloud of Worship is paid (Freemium), while WorshipTools Presenter is paid (Freemium / Subscription).
Both run on Windows.
Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Bible: Free translations included · Slides & presentations: PowerPoint · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · Broadcast video: NDI · Connectivity & collaboration: Cloud sync of library · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Cloud of Worship

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

Only in WorshipTools Presenter

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)
Screens & outputs (paid add-on in Cloud of Worship)
Connectivity & collaboration: Multiple operators at once (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	WorshipTools Presenter
Overview
Price	Freemium	Freemium / Subscription
Open source	No	No
Deployment	Cloud / hosted, Desktop app	Desktop app, Cloud / hosted
Status	active	active
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: Lyrics can be imported from EasyWorship 7, OpenLP, ProPresenter 6/7, MediaShout (Windows) and others.
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: 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: Slides can use colour, gradient, image or video backgrounds.	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: KJV, ASV, YLT and WEB are offered and stored offline on the device.	Supported: 45+ free translations in many languages are included on all tiers; custom XML Bibles can also be imported.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.)	Supported: NKJV and NIV are listed among the available versions.	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	Supported: PowerPoint files are converted to PDF on the server and imported as page images.	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	Unknown
Plays slide animations & transitions	Not supported: Imported PowerPoint and PDF files become static page images.	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	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 and Vimeo videos can be played as Web Video items (needs internet).
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: 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	Paid add-on or tier: Countdown timers, time slides and stage clocks are Teams (paid) features.	Supported
On-screen messages & alerts	Paid add-on or tier: Banners and alerts are a Teams (paid) feature.	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	Unknown	Supported: Interface available in English, German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and French.
Songs in other languages	Unknown	Unknown
Bibles in other languages	Unknown	Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen	Supported: Songs can carry a translation alongside the main lyrics.	Unknown
Bible translations side by side	Unknown	Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts	Unknown	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	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	Supported
Multiple audience screens	Unknown	Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; unlimited outputs, each with its own layout (audience, stage, livestream lyrics).
Stage display / confidence monitor	Paid add-on or tier: Stage display (current and next slide plus clock) is a Teams (paid) feature.	Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; companion stage display app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming	Unknown	Supported: Lower-third lyrics templates are offered for livestream outputs.
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: 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	Supported
Works fully offline	Supported	Supported: Offline mode runs existing and new services; YouTube and SongSelect import need a connection.
Remote control from phone or tablet	Paid add-on or tier: Running the service from a phone is a Teams (paid) feature.	Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; remote app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Multiple operators at once	Paid add-on or tier: Real-time multiplayer and inviting teammates to the workspace are Teams (paid) features.	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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