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FreeShow vs VideoPsalm

FreeShow logo
FreeShow

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

  • Open Source
  • Free
VideoPsalm logo
VideoPsalm

Free Windows presentation software for lyrics, Bible verses and media.

  • Free

Summary

  • FreeShow is free, while VideoPsalm is free.
  • FreeShow is open source (GPL-3.0-only); VideoPsalm 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 · Slides & presentations: PDF · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · Media: YouTube / online video · Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card · Inputs & other sources: Web pages · Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks · Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts · Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages · Multilingual: Songs in other languages · Multilingual: Bibles in other languages · Multilingual: Bilingual lyrics on screen · Multilingual: Bible translations side by side · Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in FreeShow

  • Runs on macOS
  • Runs on Linux
  • Connectivity & collaboration: Cloud sync of library (partial in VideoPsalm)
  • Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet

Only in VideoPsalm

  • Songs & lyrics: CCLI usage reporting (partial in FreeShow)
  • Slides & presentations: Plays slide animations & transitions (partial in FreeShow)

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
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Product FreeShow logo FreeShow VideoPsalm logo VideoPsalm
Overview
Price Free / Donation-supportedFree
Open source Yes (GPL-3.0-only)No
Deployment Desktop appDesktop app
Status activeactive
Platforms
Windows Supported Supported
macOS Supported Not supported
Linux Supported Not 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: Imports from ProPresenter, EasyWorship, VideoPsalm, OpenLP/OpenLyrics, OpenSong, MediaShout, Quelea, SoftProjector, SongBeamer, EasySlides and VerseVIEW, plus ChordPro, CSV and Word. Supported: Described as compatible with OpenSong and ProPresenter song files.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Supported: Lyrics can be pasted into the Quick lyrics box when creating a show. Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Partial: No SongSelect integration because CCLI discontinued its API; song lyrics can be pulled from Planning Center plans. Partial: Downloaded SongSelect .usr song files can be added to the agenda; songs can also be fetched from an expandable online song library.
Chord charts for musicians Supported: Chords can be added to song text and shown on the stage display. Supported: Chords over lyrics with transposition and capo; ChordPro notation is supported.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported Supported: Video loops can be played under lyrics.
CCLI usage reporting Partial: Song usage can be logged to a file and exported; reports are not submitted to CCLI automatically. Supported
Bible Supported Supported
Free translations included Supported: Over 200 versions can be downloaded through API.Bible (online), or Zefania, OSIS, Beblia and OpenSong files imported. Supported: Over 3,000 Bible translations in 1,900+ languages can be downloaded and added.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Partial: Some copyrighted versions are available through API.Bible; the docs do not list NIV or ESV. Unknown
Slides & presentations Supported Supported
PowerPoint Supported: PowerPoint and PDF files are imported as slides; a deprecated controller mode drives an installed PowerPoint or Keynote. Supported
Keynote Partial: Keynote is only supported through the deprecated controller mode, which needs Keynote installed on macOS. Not supported: Windows-only; PowerPoint, PDF, Word and LibreOffice documents are listed but not Keynote.
Google Slides Unknown Unknown
Canva Supported: A Canva connection (OAuth) lets designs be browsed and used from FreeShow's content library. Unknown
PDF Supported Supported
Plays slide animations & transitions Partial: Original slide animations only play in the deprecated PowerPoint/Keynote controller mode; FreeShow has its own transitions and item animations. Supported: Animations inside PowerPoint slides can be stepped through.
Media Supported Supported
Video playback Supported Supported
Audio playback Supported Supported
Images Supported Supported
YouTube / online video Supported: YouTube and Vimeo videos can be played by pasting a link. Supported
Inputs & other sources Supported Supported
Live camera / capture card Supported: Cameras, screens and windows can be shown from the media drawer. Supported: A live video feed can be used as a lyrics background.
Screen sharing Supported Unknown
Web pages Supported Supported
Countdown timers & clocks Supported Supported: Clock, countdown and stopwatch.
On-screen messages & alerts Supported: Any number of overlays can be layered over slides for announcements and messages. Supported
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Supported: Interaction slides (join, question, chart, leaderboard) let the audience take part from their phones. Unknown
Languages
Multilingual Supported Supported
Interface in multiple languages Supported: The interface is translated into about 30 languages. Supported: The interface is translatable and available in 28+ languages.
Songs in other languages Supported Supported
Bibles in other languages Supported Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen Supported: Songs can carry translations that are shown together with the original lyrics. Supported
Bible translations side by side Supported: Scripture collections show several versions at the same time. Supported: Bilingual display of songs and Bible verses on one slide.
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Text items have a right-to-left option, and the interface has an Arabic translation. Unknown
Integrations
Software integrations Supported Unknown
Planning Center Supported: Downloads upcoming Planning Center service plans; ChurchApps (B1.church) and OnStage are also supported. Unknown
ChurchSuite Unknown Unknown
WorshipTools Planning Unknown Unknown
Hardware control Supported Unknown
MIDI Supported: Can receive MIDI to trigger actions and slides and send MIDI on slide changes. Unknown
DMX lighting Unknown Unknown
Stream Deck / Companion Supported: Bitfocus Companion is supported for Stream Deck control. Unknown
Automation & extensibility Supported Unknown
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Supported: WebSocket and REST API, enabled in Connections settings. Unknown
Plugins / extensions Unknown Unknown
Built-in scripting / macros Unknown Unknown
Webhooks / triggers to other systems Supported: Emitter templates send HTTP, OSC or MIDI messages from slides and actions. Unknown
MCP server for AI assistants Unknown Unknown
AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting) Supported: Optional AI features include speech-to-text transcription with automatic scripture detection and an LLM assistant (local or cloud models). Unknown
Presenting & control
Screens & outputs Supported Supported
Multiple audience screens Supported Unknown
Stage display / confidence monitor Supported Supported
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Outputs can have their own styles and an alpha key output for keying lyrics over video. Unknown
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Supported: OutputShow serves an output as a web page on the local network. Unknown
Broadcast video Supported Unknown
NDI Supported Unknown
SDI Supported: Blackmagic DeckLink and UltraStudio outputs are supported. Unknown
Built-in streaming & recording Supported Unknown
Stream to any RTMP destination Supported: Outputs can be streamed over RTMP (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live) or WebRTC/WHIP. Unknown
YouTube Live Supported Unknown
Facebook Live Supported Unknown
Record the output to a file Supported: Outputs and captured screens can be recorded to a file. 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: The library can be synced across computers through cloud sync (e.g. Google Drive or ChurchApps). Partial: Data can be kept in a third-party cloud folder (pCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive); there is no built-in sync service.
Works fully offline Supported Supported
Remote control from phone or tablet Supported Not supported: A Wi-Fi remote and mobile app are listed as "coming soon" on the features page.
Multiple operators at once Unknown Unknown
Web native (runs in a browser) Unknown Unknown

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