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EasiSlides vs FreeShow

EasiSlides

Free Windows song and Bible projection software with up to four outputs.

  • Free
FreeShow logo
FreeShow

Free, open-source presentation software for lyrics, scripture and media.

  • Open Source
  • Free

Summary

  • EasiSlides is free, while FreeShow is free.
  • FreeShow is open source (GPL-3.0-only); EasiSlides is proprietary.
  • Both run on Windows.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software · Songs & lyrics: Chord charts for musicians · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Bible: Free translations included · Slides & presentations: PowerPoint · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card · Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks · Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts · Multilingual: Songs in other languages · Multilingual: Bibles in other languages · Multilingual: Bilingual lyrics on screen · Multilingual: Bible translations side by side · Multilingual: Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens · Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in EasiSlides

No confirmed features where FreeShow falls short.

Only in FreeShow

  • Runs on macOS
  • Runs on Linux

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Side by side

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Product EasiSlides FreeShow logo FreeShow
Overview
Price Free / Donation-supportedFree / Donation-supported
Open source NoYes (GPL-3.0-only)
Deployment Desktop appDesktop app
Status activeactive
Platforms
Windows Supported Supported
macOS Not supported Supported
Linux Not supported Supported
Web browser Not 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: Lyrics can be imported directly from OpenSong and OpenLP. Supported: Imports from ProPresenter, EasyWorship, VideoPsalm, OpenLP/OpenLyrics, OpenSong, MediaShout, Quelea, SoftProjector, SongBeamer, EasySlides and VerseVIEW, plus ChordPro, CSV and Word.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown Supported: Lyrics can be pasted into the Quick lyrics box when creating a show.
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Partial: Imports SongSelect lyrics in text format; no direct online connection. Partial: No SongSelect integration because CCLI discontinued its API; song lyrics can be pulled from Planning Center plans.
Chord charts for musicians Supported: Guitar chords and other notations can be added to lyrics and shown on the detailed output. Supported: Chords can be added to song text and shown on the stage display.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Audio, video or a live camera can play as a background with text overlay. Supported
CCLI usage reporting Partial: Collates song usage for CCLI reporting; submission is manual. Partial: Song usage can be logged to a file and exported; reports are not submitted to CCLI automatically.
Bible Supported Supported
Free translations included Supported: Uses MyBible (SQLite) and Zefania format Bibles; KJV and Chinese Union versions have shipped by default. Supported: Over 200 versions can be downloaded through API.Bible (online), or Zefania, OSIS, Beblia and OpenSong files imported.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Unknown Partial: Some copyrighted versions are available through API.Bible; the docs do not list NIV or ESV.
Slides & presentations Supported Supported
PowerPoint Supported: Integrates PowerPoint slides; Microsoft PowerPoint must be installed. Supported: PowerPoint and PDF files are imported as slides; a deprecated controller mode drives an installed PowerPoint or Keynote.
Keynote Unknown Partial: Keynote is only supported through the deprecated controller mode, which needs Keynote installed on macOS.
Google Slides Unknown Unknown
Canva Unknown Supported: A Canva connection (OAuth) lets designs be browsed and used from FreeShow's content library.
PDF Unknown Supported
Plays slide animations & transitions Unknown Partial: Original slide animations only play in the deprecated PowerPoint/Keynote controller mode; FreeShow has its own transitions and item animations.
Media Supported Supported
Video playback Supported Supported
Audio playback Supported Supported
Images Supported Supported
YouTube / online video Unknown Supported: YouTube and Vimeo videos can be played by pasting a link.
Inputs & other sources Supported Supported
Live camera / capture card Supported: A video camera or webcam feed can be used as a background behind text. Supported: Cameras, screens and windows can be shown from the media drawer.
Screen sharing Unknown Supported
Web pages Unknown Supported
Countdown timers & clocks Supported: Clock showing the time or a countdown to the start of the service. Supported
On-screen messages & alerts Supported: Subtitle alerts and full-screen ad-hoc messages. Supported: Any number of overlays can be layered over slides for announcements and messages.
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown Supported: Interaction slides (join, question, chart, leaderboard) let the audience take part from their phones.
Languages
Multilingual Supported Supported
Interface in multiple languages Unknown Supported: The interface is translated into about 30 languages.
Songs in other languages Supported Supported
Bibles in other languages Supported Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen Supported: Lyrics and texts can be projected in two languages at the same time; widely used by bilingual Chinese churches. Supported: Songs can carry translations that are shown together with the original lyrics.
Bible translations side by side Supported: Two Bible versions can be shown at once. Supported: Scripture collections show several versions at the same time.
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Chinese text is supported, including Traditional/Simplified conversion. Supported: Text items have a right-to-left option, and the interface has an Arabic translation.
Integrations
Software integrations Unknown Supported
Planning Center Unknown Supported: Downloads upcoming Planning Center service plans; ChurchApps (B1.church) and OnStage are also supported.
ChurchSuite Unknown Unknown
WorshipTools Planning Unknown Unknown
Hardware control Unknown Supported
MIDI Unknown Supported: Can receive MIDI to trigger actions and slides and send MIDI on slide changes.
DMX lighting Unknown Unknown
Stream Deck / Companion Unknown Supported: Bitfocus Companion is supported for Stream Deck control.
Automation & extensibility Unknown Supported
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Unknown Supported: WebSocket and REST API, enabled in Connections settings.
Plugins / extensions Unknown Unknown
Built-in scripting / macros Unknown Unknown
Webhooks / triggers to other systems Unknown Supported: Emitter templates send HTTP, OSC or MIDI messages from slides and actions.
MCP server for AI assistants Unknown Unknown
AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting) Unknown Supported: Optional AI features include speech-to-text transcription with automatic scripture detection and an LLM assistant (local or cloud models).
Presenting & control
Screens & outputs Supported Supported
Multiple audience screens Supported: Up to four outputs (main, subtitle and detailed outputs); live output can also be multicast to Windows PCs on the LAN. Supported
Stage display / confidence monitor Supported: The "detailed" output shows chords, schedule, next item and operator messages for musicians and speakers. Supported
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Unknown Supported: Outputs can have their own styles and an alpha key output for keying lyrics over video.
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown Supported: OutputShow serves an output as a web page on the local network.
Broadcast video Unknown Supported
NDI Unknown Supported
SDI Unknown Supported: Blackmagic DeckLink and UltraStudio outputs are supported.
Built-in streaming & recording Unknown Supported
Stream to any RTMP destination Unknown Supported: Outputs can be streamed over RTMP (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live) or WebRTC/WHIP.
YouTube Live Unknown Supported
Facebook Live Unknown Supported
Record the output to a file Unknown Supported: Outputs and captured screens can be recorded to a file.
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 Unknown Supported: The library can be synced across computers through cloud sync (e.g. Google Drive or ChurchApps).
Works fully offline Supported Supported
Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown Supported
Multiple operators at once Unknown Unknown
Web native (runs in a browser) Unknown Unknown

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