Praisenter vs VideoPsalm

Praisenter

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

Open Source
Free

VideoPsalm

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

Free

Summary

Praisenter is free, while VideoPsalm is free.
Praisenter is open source (BSD-3-Clause); VideoPsalm 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 · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Praisenter

Runs on macOS
Runs on Linux

Only in VideoPsalm

Bible: Free translations included (partial in Praisenter)
Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages (partial in Praisenter)

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Product	Praisenter	VideoPsalm
Overview
Price	Free	Free
Open source	Yes (BSD-3-Clause)	No
Deployment	Desktop app	Desktop app
Status	active	active
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 OpenLyrics, ChordPro, SongSelect and ChurchView song files plus older Praisenter formats.	Supported: Described as compatible with OpenSong and ProPresenter song files.
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.	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	Unknown	Supported: Chords over lyrics with transposition and capo; ChordPro notation is supported.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics	Supported: Slides and slide templates can use a video as their background.	Supported: Video loops can be played under lyrics.
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: Over 3,000 Bible translations in 1,900+ languages can be downloaded and added.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.)	Unknown	Unknown
Slides & presentations	Unknown	Supported
PowerPoint	Unknown	Supported
Keynote	Unknown	Not supported: Windows-only; PowerPoint, PDF, Word and LibreOffice documents are listed but not Keynote.
Google Slides	Unknown	Unknown
Canva	Unknown	Unknown
PDF	Unknown	Supported
Plays slide animations & transitions	Unknown	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	Unknown	Supported
Inputs & other sources	Supported	Supported
Live camera / capture card	Unknown	Supported: A live video feed can be used as a lyrics background.
Screen sharing	Unknown	Unknown
Web pages	Unknown	Supported
Countdown timers & clocks	Supported: Slides can include the current date/time and countdowns.	Supported: Clock, countdown and stopwatch.
On-screen messages & alerts	Supported: Notifications overlay a message on top of whatever is currently displayed.	Supported
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.	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: A primary and secondary set of song lyrics can be shown side by side with a suitable template.	Supported
Bible translations side by side	Supported: A primary and secondary Bible can be shown on the same slide.	Supported: Bilingual display of songs and Bible verses on one slide.
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts	Unknown	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: Each connected display can receive content independently.	Unknown
Stage display / confidence monitor	Unknown	Supported
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming	Unknown	Unknown
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source)	Unknown	Unknown
Broadcast video	Supported	Unknown
NDI	Supported: Outputs can be sent as NDI displays.	Unknown
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	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	Unknown	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

Praisenter vs VideoPsalm

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