LyricDisplay vs Proclaim

LyricDisplay

Open-source lyric control app with outputs for projectors, stage displays, OBS and vMix.

Open Source
Free

Proclaim

Cloud-synced church presentation software from Logos (formerly Faithlife).

Subscription
Free Trial

Summary

LyricDisplay is free, while Proclaim is paid ($269.99/year).
LyricDisplay is open source (GPL-3.0-or-later); Proclaim is proprietary.
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: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks · Hardware control: MIDI · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens · Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor · Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline · Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet.

Only in LyricDisplay

Runs on Linux
Automation & extensibility: Network API (HTTP / WebSocket)

Only in Proclaim

Runs on Web browser
Runs on iOS / iPadOS
Runs on Android
Slides & presentations: PowerPoint (partial in LyricDisplay)
Broadcast video: NDI (paid add-on in LyricDisplay)

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	LyricDisplay	Proclaim
Overview
Price	Free / Donation-supported	$269.99/yearFree trial
Open source	Yes (GPL-3.0-or-later)	No
Deployment	Desktop app	Desktop app, Cloud / hosted
Status	active	active
Platforms
Windows	Supported	Supported
macOS	Supported	Supported
Linux	Supported	Not supported
Web browser	Not supported	Supported
iOS / iPadOS	Not supported	Supported
Android	Not supported	Supported
ChromeOS	Not supported	Not supported
Content
Songs & lyrics	Supported	Supported
Song library	Supported	Supported
Import from other presentation software	Supported: EasyWorship song databases can be imported, keeping title, writers, copyright and CCLI number.	Supported: Song databases from EasyWorship 6/7 can be imported directly; other programs can export lyrics for import.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics	Supported: Imports text, LRC, Markdown, RTF and DOCX files, and lyrics can be pasted from websites.	Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources)	Supported: Built-in online lyric search via LRCLIB, Lyrics.ovh and OpenHymnal.	Supported: Lyrics can be imported from SongSelect, Hymnbase or MultiTracks.com.
Chord charts for musicians	Unknown	Supported: Chord progressions come in from MultiTracks.com and can be shown on the confidence monitor.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics	Supported: Each output can have its own image or video background.	Supported: 1,000+ free motions and stills on every plan; Pro and Partner tiers add larger media libraries.
CCLI usage reporting	Unknown	Supported
Bible	Unknown	Supported
Free translations included	Unknown	Supported: 60+ Bible versions are included on every plan.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.)	Unknown	Unknown
Slides & presentations	Partial	Supported
PowerPoint	Partial: PowerPoint files are imported as lyric slides (one text slide per PowerPoint slide); it is not a general slide player.	Supported: PowerPoint files can be imported; on Windows control can also be handed over to PowerPoint.
Keynote	Unknown	Partial: On a Mac with Keynote installed, Keynote files are imported as static image slideshows.
Google Slides	Unknown	Unknown
Canva	Unknown	Unknown
PDF	Unknown	Unknown
Plays slide animations & transitions	Unknown	Unknown
Media	Unknown	Supported
Video playback	Unknown	Supported
Audio playback	Unknown	Supported
Images	Unknown	Supported
YouTube / online video	Unknown	Unknown
Inputs & other sources	Supported	Supported
Live camera / capture card	Unknown	Unknown
Screen sharing	Unknown	Unknown
Web pages	Unknown	Unknown
Countdown timers & clocks	Supported: A separate timer display driven by a schedule/agenda.	Supported
On-screen messages & alerts	Unknown	Unknown
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along)	Unknown	Unknown
Languages
Multilingual	Supported	Supported
Interface in multiple languages	Unknown	Not supported: The interface is English only, though slide text can be in other languages.
Songs in other languages	Unknown	Supported
Bibles in other languages	Unknown	Unknown
Bilingual lyrics on screen	Supported: Translation lines can be grouped with each lyric line and shown together.	Unknown
Bible translations side by side	Unknown	Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts	Unknown	Unknown
Integrations
Software integrations	Unknown	Supported
Planning Center	Unknown	Supported: Service plans can be imported from Planning Center Services (requires edit permissions).
ChurchSuite	Unknown	Unknown
WorshipTools Planning	Unknown	Unknown
Hardware control	Supported	Supported
MIDI	Supported: MIDI and OSC control.	Supported: MIDI in/out, including MIDI over Wi-Fi with tools like Ableton Live.
DMX lighting	Unknown	Unknown
Stream Deck / Companion	Unknown	Supported: Elgato Stream Deck is supported in Proclaim 3.2 and later.
Automation & extensibility	Supported	Not supported
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket)	Supported: Documented HTTP (OpenAPI) and Socket.IO realtime APIs.	Not supported: The vendor's ProPresenter comparison names scripting/API control as something ProPresenter has and Proclaim does not focus on.
Plugins / extensions	Unknown	Unknown
Built-in scripting / macros	Unknown	Not supported: The vendor's ProPresenter comparison names scripting/API control as something ProPresenter has and Proclaim does not focus on.
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: Two default lyric outputs plus up to four custom outputs, a stage display and a timer display.	Supported: Up to 8 virtual screens can send different content to lobby, overflow, nursery and livestream.
Stage display / confidence monitor	Supported	Supported: Configurable confidence monitor outputs with stage messages; multiple confidence monitors are supported.
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming	Supported: Outputs can be added as transparent browser sources in OBS, vMix and Wirecast.	Supported: Alpha keying is supported, and picture-in-picture shows slides over a transparent background.
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source)	Supported: Every output is a browser URL that can be opened on other devices on the LAN or in streaming software.	Unknown
Broadcast video	Paid add-on or tier	Supported
NDI	Paid add-on or tier: NDI output requires the separately downloaded (free) LyricDisplay NDI companion.	Supported
SDI	Unknown	Supported
Built-in streaming & recording	Unknown	Partial
Stream to any RTMP destination	Unknown	Not supported: For YouTube or Facebook Live the vendor recommends sending NDI or SDI output to a tool such as OBS.
YouTube Live	Unknown	Not supported
Facebook Live	Unknown	Not supported
Record the output to a file	Unknown	Partial: Built-in recording is aimed at producing and publishing sermon podcasts.
TV output	Unknown	Supported
Apple TV app	Unknown	Supported: A free Digital Signage app runs on Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or any web browser for lobby screens.
Android / Google TV app	Unknown	Unknown
Fire TV app	Unknown	Supported: A free Digital Signage app runs on Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or any web browser for lobby screens.
Roku app	Unknown	Unknown
Chromecast / AirPlay	Unknown	Unknown
Connectivity & collaboration	Supported	Supported
Cloud sync of library	Unknown	Supported
Works fully offline	Supported	Supported: Schedules are stored locally so going live does not require internet; some features (signals, importing third-party content, embedded content) need a connection.
Remote control from phone or tablet	Supported: Join-code-protected mobile/web controllers.	Supported: Remote control apps for iOS and Android are included in every plan.
Multiple operators at once	Unknown	Supported: Team members edit presentations together with real-time cloud sync; web and mobile editing requires Proclaim Pro.
Web native (runs in a browser)	Unknown	Partial: Presentations can be created and edited in a browser with Proclaim Pro, but presenting requires the desktop app.

LyricDisplay vs Proclaim

Summary

Only in LyricDisplay

Only in Proclaim

Side by side

Other comparisons