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EasiSlides vs Praisenter

EasiSlides

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

  • Free
Praisenter logo
Praisenter

Free, open-source desktop app for showing Bible verses, song lyrics and slides.

  • Open Source
  • Free

Summary

  • EasiSlides is free, while Praisenter is free.
  • Praisenter is open source (BSD-3-Clause); EasiSlides is proprietary.
  • Both run on Windows.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · 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 · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in EasiSlides

  • Bible: Free translations included (partial in Praisenter)

Only in Praisenter

  • Runs on macOS
  • Runs on Linux

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Side by side

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  • Partial Partial
  • Paid add-on or tier Paid add-on / tier
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Product EasiSlides Praisenter logo Praisenter
Overview
Price Free / Donation-supportedFree
Open source NoYes (BSD-3-Clause)
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 OpenLyrics, ChordPro, SongSelect and ChurchView song files plus older Praisenter formats.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown Supported: Lyrics can be pasted into the bulk editor, and text can be extracted from a PDF into it.
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Partial: Imports SongSelect lyrics in text format; no direct online connection. Partial: Imports SongSelect files downloaded by the user (since 3.1.7); there is no online SongSelect connection.
Chord charts for musicians Supported: Guitar chords and other notations can be added to lyrics and shown on the detailed output. Unknown
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Audio, video or a live camera can play as a background with text overlay. Supported: Slides and slide templates can use a video as their background.
CCLI usage reporting Partial: Collates song usage for CCLI reporting; submission is manual. Unknown
Bible Supported Partial
Free translations included Supported: Uses MyBible (SQLite) and Zefania format Bibles; KJV and Chinese Union versions have shipped by default. Partial: Only a sample Bible is included; free Bibles are downloaded separately (Unbound, Zefania or OpenSong formats) and imported.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Unknown Unknown
Slides & presentations Supported Unknown
PowerPoint Supported: Integrates PowerPoint slides; Microsoft PowerPoint must be installed. Unknown
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 playback Supported Supported
Images Supported Supported
YouTube / online video Unknown Unknown
Inputs & other sources Supported Supported
Live camera / capture card Supported: A video camera or webcam feed can be used as a background behind text. Unknown
Screen sharing Unknown Unknown
Web pages Unknown Unknown
Countdown timers & clocks Supported: Clock showing the time or a countdown to the start of the service. Supported: Slides can include the current date/time and countdowns.
On-screen messages & alerts Supported: Subtitle alerts and full-screen ad-hoc messages. Supported: Notifications overlay a message on top of whatever is currently displayed.
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown Unknown
Languages
Multilingual Supported Supported
Interface in multiple languages Unknown Partial: The interface ships in English only; users can add their own translation of the messages file.
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: A primary and secondary set of song lyrics can be shown side by side with a suitable template.
Bible translations side by side Supported: Two Bible versions can be shown at once. Supported: A primary and secondary Bible can be shown on the same slide.
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Chinese text is supported, including Traditional/Simplified conversion. 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 Unknown 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) 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: Each connected display can receive content independently.
Stage display / confidence monitor Supported: The "detailed" output shows chords, schedule, next item and operator messages for musicians and speakers. Unknown
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Unknown Unknown
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown Unknown
Broadcast video Unknown Supported
NDI Unknown Supported: Outputs can be sent as NDI displays.
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 Unknown Unknown
Works fully offline Supported Supported
Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown Unknown
Multiple operators at once Unknown Unknown
Web native (runs in a browser) Unknown Unknown

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