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Holyrics vs WorshipTools Presenter

Holyrics logo
Holyrics

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

  • Freemium
  • Subscription
WorshipTools Presenter logo
WorshipTools Presenter

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

  • Freemium
  • Subscription

Summary

  • Holyrics is paid (Free; optional plans from US$2/month), while WorshipTools Presenter is paid (Freemium / Subscription).
  • Both run on Windows and macOS.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software · Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) · 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: Interface in multiple languages · Multilingual: Bibles in other languages · Multilingual: Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts · Hardware control: MIDI · Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming · Broadcast video: NDI · Connectivity & collaboration: Cloud sync of library · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Holyrics

  • Runs on Linux
  • Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) (paid add-on in WorshipTools Presenter)
  • Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens (paid add-on in WorshipTools Presenter)
  • Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor (paid add-on in WorshipTools Presenter)
  • Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet (paid add-on in WorshipTools Presenter)

Only in WorshipTools Presenter

  • Slides & presentations: PowerPoint (partial in Holyrics)
  • Media: YouTube / online video
  • Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card (partial in Holyrics)
  • Inputs & other sources: Web pages (partial in Holyrics)

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

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Product Holyrics logo Holyrics WorshipTools Presenter logo WorshipTools Presenter
Overview
Price Free; optional plans from US$2/monthFreemium / Subscription
Open source NoNo
Deployment Desktop appDesktop app, Cloud / hosted
Status activeactive
Platforms
Windows Supported Supported
macOS Supported 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: Lyrics can be imported from other sources, including PowerPoint files. Supported: Lyrics can be imported from EasyWorship 7, OpenLP, ProPresenter 6/7, MediaShout (Windows) and others.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Supported Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Supported: Built-in web search of the holyrics.com lyrics database, with many songs pre-formatted for projection. Supported: Lyrics, chords and lyric videos can be imported from CCLI SongSelect and Loop Community on all tiers.
Chord charts for musicians Supported: Chords and comments can be shown on the return (stage) monitor. 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: Themes can use videos as backgrounds, with optional BPM-synced playback speed. 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 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: Translations are offered through partnerships with Bible publishers as well as public-domain versions. Paid add-on or tier: Translations such as NIV, ESV, NKJV and NLT can be purchased from the WorshipTools account page.
Slides & presentations Partial Supported
PowerPoint Partial: .ppt/.pptx files can be run from the program on Windows only, with Microsoft PowerPoint installed. 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 Unknown Unknown
Plays slide animations & transitions Unknown Partial: PowerPoint is converted to static images; the "Launch with PowerPoint" option (Windows only) keeps animations and transitions.
Media Supported Supported
Video playback Supported: Audio and video play through the integrated VLC player. Supported
Audio playback Supported Supported
Images Supported Supported
YouTube / online video Not supported: The FAQ states YouTube videos cannot be played in the program because of YouTube policy. Supported: YouTube and Vimeo videos can be played as Web Video items (needs internet).
Inputs & other sources Supported Supported
Live camera / capture card Partial: Webcams and IP cameras can be played through the VLC player, though the FAQ warns of noticeable delay. 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 Partial: A website can be opened full screen on the projection screen (Windows only, requires Chrome or Edge). Supported: Web Page service items show most external websites.
Countdown timers & clocks Supported Supported
On-screen messages & alerts Supported: Alerts at the top or bottom of the screen, custom messages and a communication panel for the stage screen. Supported: Alerts can be sent to the audience screen and the stage display.
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) 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. Unknown
Languages
Multilingual Supported Supported
Interface in multiple languages Supported Supported: Interface available in English, German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and French.
Songs in other languages Supported Unknown
Bibles in other languages Supported Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen Supported: Song slides can carry translations, shown on separate screens or together on one screen. Unknown
Bible translations side by side Supported: Up to 3 Bible versions can be shown simultaneously, with verse mapping across languages. Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Settings for non-Latin scripts including Arabic, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Devanagari, Han and Hangul. 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 Supported Supported
MIDI Supported: MIDI input can trigger program actions, e.g. advancing slides from a multitrack playback. Supported: MIDI mapping to control service items, over USB/5-pin or a network session; MIDI Out is also listed.
DMX lighting Partial: No direct DMX output; API items and triggers can send commands to the Lumikit lighting software. Unknown
Stream Deck / Companion Unknown Unknown
Automation & extensibility Supported Unknown
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Supported: Local HTTP API server with token authentication; access from the internet requires the Advanced plan. Unknown
Plugins / extensions Unknown Unknown
Built-in scripting / macros Supported: JavaScript (ECMAScript 5.1) scripts, startup code, system variables and custom API routes. Unknown
Webhooks / triggers to other systems Supported: Triggers run actions on program events, sending HTTP, WebSocket, TCP/UDP, OSC or MIDI messages and controlling OBS, vMix and PTZ cameras. 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 Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; unlimited outputs, each with its own layout (audience, stage, livestream lyrics).
Stage display / confidence monitor Supported: Return monitors with their own settings and monitor-only messages and alerts. Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; companion stage display app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: NDI outputs can use a transparent background for keying over video. Supported: Lower-third lyrics templates are offered for livestream outputs.
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Supported: The Holyrics plugin runs an HTTP server so the projection can be viewed in browsers or added as a source in streaming software. Unknown
Broadcast video Supported Supported
NDI Supported: Multiple NDI outputs with configurable resolution, frame rate and theme. Supported: Outputs can be sent over the network as NDI.
SDI Unknown Unknown
Built-in streaming & recording Not supported Unknown
Stream to any RTMP destination Not supported: The FAQ states the program does not stream itself but works alongside streaming software such as OBS. Unknown
YouTube Live Not supported Unknown
Facebook Live Not supported 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: All data and media can be synchronised between computers through Google Drive (settings are not synced). 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 Supported: Holyrics mobile app for Android and iOS (iOS app is a one-time US$0.99 purchase). Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; remote app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Multiple operators at once Unknown Supported: Multiple users can work on presentations from one account; simultaneous Presenter sessions require Pro Plus.
Web native (runs in a browser) Not supported Not supported

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