Praisenter vs Proclaim

Praisenter

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

Open Source
Free

Proclaim

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

Subscription
Free Trial

Summary

Praisenter is free, while Proclaim is paid ($269.99/year).
Praisenter is open source (BSD-3-Clause); Proclaim is proprietary.
Both run on Windows and macOS.
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 · Multilingual: Songs in other languages · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens · Broadcast video: NDI · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Praisenter

Runs on Linux

Only in Proclaim

Runs on Web browser
Runs on iOS / iPadOS
Runs on Android
Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) (partial in Praisenter)
Bible: Free translations included (partial in Praisenter)

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Product	Praisenter	Proclaim
Overview
Price	Free	$269.99/yearFree trial
Open source	Yes (BSD-3-Clause)	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: Imports OpenLyrics, ChordPro, SongSelect and ChurchView song files plus older Praisenter formats.	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: Lyrics can be pasted into the bulk editor, and text can be extracted from a PDF into it.	Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources)	Partial: Imports SongSelect files downloaded by the user (since 3.1.7); there is no online SongSelect connection.	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: Slides and slide templates can use a video as their 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	Partial	Supported
Free translations included	Partial: Only a sample Bible is included; free Bibles are downloaded separately (Unbound, Zefania or OpenSong formats) and imported.	Supported: 60+ Bible versions are included on every plan.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.)	Unknown	Unknown
Slides & presentations	Unknown	Supported
PowerPoint	Unknown	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	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	Unknown	Unknown
Screen sharing	Unknown	Unknown
Web pages	Unknown	Unknown
Countdown timers & clocks	Supported: Slides can include the current date/time and countdowns.	Supported
On-screen messages & alerts	Supported: Notifications overlay a message on top of whatever is currently displayed.	Unknown
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along)	Unknown	Unknown
Languages
Multilingual	Supported	Supported
Interface in multiple languages	Partial: The interface ships in English only; users can add their own translation of the messages file.	Not supported: The interface is English only, though slide text can be in other languages.
Songs in other languages	Supported	Supported
Bibles in other languages	Supported	Unknown
Bilingual lyrics on screen	Supported: A primary and secondary set of song lyrics can be shown side by side with a suitable template.	Unknown
Bible translations side by side	Supported: A primary and secondary Bible can be shown on the same slide.	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	Unknown	Supported
MIDI	Unknown	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	Unknown	Not supported
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket)	Unknown	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: Each connected display can receive content independently.	Supported: Up to 8 virtual screens can send different content to lobby, overflow, nursery and livestream.
Stage display / confidence monitor	Unknown	Supported: Configurable confidence monitor outputs with stage messages; multiple confidence monitors are supported.
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming	Unknown	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)	Unknown	Unknown
Broadcast video	Supported	Supported
NDI	Supported: Outputs can be sent as NDI displays.	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	Unknown	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.

Praisenter vs Proclaim

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Only in Proclaim

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