Presentation Manager vs WorshipTools Presenter

Presentation Manager

Long-running Windows worship projection software with a built-in song database and Bibles.

One-time
Free Trial

WorshipTools Presenter

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

Freemium
Subscription

Summary

Presentation Manager is paid (US$200 one-time (Standard)), while WorshipTools Presenter is paid (Freemium / Subscription).
Both run on Windows.
Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Bible: Free translations included · Media: Video playback · Media: Images · Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card · Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks · Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts · Multilingual: Bibles in other languages · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Presentation Manager

Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) (paid add-on in WorshipTools Presenter)
Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens (paid add-on in WorshipTools Presenter)

Only in WorshipTools Presenter

Runs on macOS
Slides & presentations: PowerPoint (partial in Presentation Manager)
Media: YouTube / online video
Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages (partial in Presentation Manager)

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Paid add-on or tier Paid add-on / tier
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Product	Presentation Manager	WorshipTools Presenter
Overview
Price	US$200 one-time (Standard)Free trial	Freemium / Subscription
Open source	No	No
Deployment	Desktop app	Desktop app, Cloud / hosted
Status	active	active
Platforms
Windows	Supported	Supported
macOS	Not supported	Supported
Linux	Not 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: The Professional package includes over 500 songs, and songs can be added without limit; a built-in editor handles formatting.	Supported
Import from other presentation software	Unknown	Supported: Lyrics can be imported from EasyWorship 7, OpenLP, ProPresenter 6/7, MediaShout (Windows) and others.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics	Unknown	Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources)	Unknown	Supported: Lyrics, chords and lyric videos can be imported from CCLI SongSelect and Loop Community on all tiers.
Chord charts for musicians	Unknown	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: The Professional package includes over 100 video backgrounds, and text can be shown over movies.	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: Public-domain Bibles are included and more are available from pmBible.com.	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: The Professional package includes KJV, NIV, NKJV, NRSV, NASB, ESV and Amplified; the Standard package has less data.	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: PowerPoint files can be played on the Windows version only with PowerPoint installed; the pricing page says PM7 itself does not play PowerPoint and runs alongside it.	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: Movies and DVDs play on one or both screens, with movie-in-movie and picture-in-picture; some formats need codecs.	Supported
Audio playback	Unknown	Supported
Images	Supported	Supported
YouTube / online video	Not supported: The FAQ advises downloading and converting online videos, so they are not played directly.	Supported: YouTube and Vimeo videos can be played as Web Video items (needs internet).
Inputs & other sources	Supported	Supported
Live camera / capture card	Supported: Text can be overlaid on live video from webcams or capture cards.	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	Unknown	Supported: Web Page service items show most external websites.
Countdown timers & clocks	Supported: Countdown timer added in release 7.319.	Supported
On-screen messages & alerts	Supported: A Nursery Alert box displays numbers or messages during worship.	Supported: Alerts can be sent to the audience screen and the stage display.
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along)	Unknown	Unknown
Languages
Multilingual	Supported	Supported
Interface in multiple languages	Partial: The changelog mentions multi-language selection with not all translations complete.	Supported: Interface available in English, German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and French.
Songs in other languages	Unknown	Unknown
Bibles in other languages	Supported	Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen	Unknown	Unknown
Bible translations side by side	Supported: Two Bible translations, including different languages, can be shown at once and switched on the fly.	Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts	Unknown	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	Unknown	Supported
MIDI	Unknown	Supported: MIDI mapping to control service items, over USB/5-pin or a network session; MIDI Out is also listed.
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: Different presentations can be shown on two projectors at once (triple monitor support).	Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; unlimited outputs, each with its own layout (audience, stage, livestream lyrics).
Stage display / confidence monitor	Unknown	Paid add-on or tier: Requires a Pro plan; companion stage display app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming	Unknown	Supported: Lower-third lyrics templates are offered for livestream outputs.
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source)	Unknown	Unknown
Broadcast video	Unknown	Supported
NDI	Unknown	Supported: Outputs can be sent over the network as NDI.
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	Supported
Works fully offline	Supported: An internet connection is only needed for optional RSS feeds and remote data or playlist access.	Supported: Offline mode runs existing and new services; YouTube and SongSelect import need a connection.
Remote control from phone or tablet	Unknown	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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