Skip to content
PresenterList
Submit product

EasiSlides vs Holyrics

EasiSlides

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

  • Free
Holyrics logo
Holyrics

Free Brazilian worship presentation software for lyrics and Bible verses, with optional online plans.

  • Freemium
  • Subscription

Summary

  • EasiSlides is free, while Holyrics is paid (Free; optional plans from US$2/month).
  • 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 · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · 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

  • Slides & presentations: PowerPoint (partial in Holyrics)
  • Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card (partial in Holyrics)

Only in Holyrics

  • Runs on macOS
  • Runs on Linux
  • Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) (partial in EasiSlides)

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

Side by side

  • Supported Supported
  • Partial Partial
  • Paid add-on or tier Paid add-on / tier
  • Not supported Not supported
  • Unknown Unknown
  • * Hover or tap for note
Product EasiSlides Holyrics logo Holyrics
Overview
Price Free / Donation-supportedFree; optional plans from US$2/month
Open source NoNo
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: Lyrics can be imported from other sources, including PowerPoint files.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown Supported
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Partial: Imports SongSelect lyrics in text format; no direct online connection. Supported: Built-in web search of the holyrics.com lyrics database, with many songs pre-formatted for projection.
Chord charts for musicians Supported: Guitar chords and other notations can be added to lyrics and shown on the detailed output. Supported: Chords and comments can be shown on the return (stage) monitor.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Audio, video or a live camera can play as a background with text overlay. Supported: Themes can use videos as backgrounds, with optional BPM-synced playback speed.
CCLI usage reporting Partial: Collates song usage for CCLI reporting; submission is manual. Unknown
Bible Supported Supported
Free translations included Supported: Uses MyBible (SQLite) and Zefania format Bibles; KJV and Chinese Union versions have shipped by default. Supported
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Unknown Supported: Translations are offered through partnerships with Bible publishers as well as public-domain versions.
Slides & presentations Supported Partial
PowerPoint Supported: Integrates PowerPoint slides; Microsoft PowerPoint must be installed. Partial: .ppt/.pptx files can be run from the program on Windows only, with Microsoft PowerPoint installed.
Keynote Unknown Unknown
Google Slides Unknown Unknown
Canva Unknown Unknown
PDF Unknown Unknown
Plays slide animations & transitions Unknown Unknown
Media Supported Supported
Video playback Supported Supported: Audio and video play through the integrated VLC player.
Audio playback Supported Supported
Images Supported Supported
YouTube / online video Unknown Not supported: The FAQ states YouTube videos cannot be played in the program because of YouTube policy.
Inputs & other sources Supported Supported
Live camera / capture card Supported: A video camera or webcam feed can be used as a background behind text. Partial: Webcams and IP cameras can be played through the VLC player, though the FAQ warns of noticeable delay.
Screen sharing Unknown Unknown
Web pages Unknown Partial: A website can be opened full screen on the projection screen (Windows only, requires Chrome or Edge).
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: Alerts at the top or bottom of the screen, custom messages and a communication panel for the stage screen.
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown Paid add-on or tier: Q&A, polls and raffles via a Telegram chatbot are part of the paid online plans; a built-in multiple-choice quiz is also available.
Languages
Multilingual Supported Supported
Interface in multiple languages Unknown Supported
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: Song slides can carry translations, shown on separate screens or together on one screen.
Bible translations side by side Supported: Two Bible versions can be shown at once. Supported: Up to 3 Bible versions can be shown simultaneously, with verse mapping across languages.
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Chinese text is supported, including Traditional/Simplified conversion. Supported: Settings for non-Latin scripts including Arabic, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Devanagari, Han and Hangul.
Integrations
Software integrations Unknown Unknown
Planning Center Unknown Unknown
ChurchSuite Unknown Unknown
WorshipTools Planning Unknown Unknown
Hardware control Unknown Supported
MIDI Unknown Supported: MIDI input can trigger program actions, e.g. advancing slides from a multitrack playback.
DMX lighting Unknown Partial: No direct DMX output; API items and triggers can send commands to the Lumikit lighting software.
Stream Deck / Companion Unknown Unknown
Automation & extensibility Unknown Supported
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Unknown Supported: Local HTTP API server with token authentication; access from the internet requires the Advanced plan.
Plugins / extensions Unknown Unknown
Built-in scripting / macros Unknown Supported: JavaScript (ECMAScript 5.1) scripts, startup code, system variables and custom API routes.
Webhooks / triggers to other systems Unknown Supported: Triggers run actions on program events, sending HTTP, WebSocket, TCP/UDP, OSC or MIDI messages and controlling OBS, vMix and PTZ cameras.
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: 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: Return monitors with their own settings and monitor-only messages and alerts.
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Unknown Supported: NDI outputs can use a transparent background for keying over video.
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown Supported: The Holyrics plugin runs an HTTP server so the projection can be viewed in browsers or added as a source in streaming software.
Broadcast video Unknown Supported
NDI Unknown Supported: Multiple NDI outputs with configurable resolution, frame rate and theme.
SDI Unknown Unknown
Built-in streaming & recording Unknown Not supported
Stream to any RTMP destination Unknown Not supported: The FAQ states the program does not stream itself but works alongside streaming software such as OBS.
YouTube Live Unknown Not supported
Facebook Live Unknown Not supported
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 Unknown Supported: All data and media can be synchronised between computers through Google Drive (settings are not synced).
Works fully offline Supported Supported
Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown Supported: Holyrics mobile app for Android and iOS (iOS app is a one-time US$0.99 purchase).
Multiple operators at once Unknown Unknown
Web native (runs in a browser) Unknown Not supported

Other comparisons

Add more products to this comparison →