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Presentation Manager vs ZionWorx

Presentation Manager logo
Presentation Manager

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

  • One-time
  • Free Trial
ZionWorx logo
ZionWorx

Subscription-based Windows worship presentation software with NDI outputs and a remote app.

  • Subscription
  • Free Trial

Summary

  • Presentation Manager is paid (US$200 one-time (Standard)), while ZionWorx is paid (From £9.50/month).
  • Both run on Windows.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Bible: Free translations included · Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) · Media: Video playback · Media: Images · Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card · Multilingual: Bibles in other languages · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens.

Only in Presentation Manager

No confirmed features where ZionWorx falls short.

Only in ZionWorx

  • Slides & presentations: PowerPoint (partial in Presentation Manager)

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Product Presentation Manager logo Presentation Manager ZionWorx logo ZionWorx
Overview
Price US$200 one-time (Standard)Free trialFrom £9.50/monthFree trial
Open source NoNo
Deployment Desktop appDesktop app
Status activeactive
Platforms
Windows Supported Supported
macOS Not supported Not 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 Unknown
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Unknown Partial: One-click SongSelect lyrics import is new in v5, which is in beta until its release from December 2026.
Chord charts for musicians Unknown Unknown
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: The Professional package includes over 100 video backgrounds, and text can be shown over movies. Supported: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics are supported.
CCLI usage reporting Unknown Partial: CCLI song reporting is new in v5, which is in beta until its release from December 2026.
Bible Supported Supported
Free translations included Supported: Public-domain Bibles are included and more are available from pmBible.com. Supported: 230+ Bibles in over 70 languages are accessed through a BibleGateway.com connection.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Supported: The Professional package includes KJV, NIV, NKJV, NRSV, NASB, ESV and Amplified; the Standard package has less data. Supported: Translations available on BibleGateway.com can be used through the integration.
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: Native PowerPoint integration; v5 reworks it for reliability. No Keynote or Google Slides support is mentioned.
Keynote Unknown Unknown
Google Slides Unknown Unknown
Canva Unknown Unknown
PDF Unknown Unknown
Plays slide animations & transitions Unknown Unknown
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 Unknown
Images Supported Supported
YouTube / online video Not supported: The FAQ advises downloading and converting online videos, so they are not played directly. Unknown
Inputs & other sources Supported Supported
Live camera / capture card Supported: Text can be overlaid on live video from webcams or capture cards. Supported: Camera input is supported (a Windows camera app is offered); improved in v5.
Screen sharing Unknown Unknown
Web pages Unknown Unknown
Countdown timers & clocks Supported: Countdown timer added in release 7.319. Unknown
On-screen messages & alerts Supported: A Nursery Alert box displays numbers or messages during worship. Unknown
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. Unknown
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 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: Different presentations can be shown on two projectors at once (triple monitor support). Supported: Multiple outputs with dynamic text pagination; v5 adds synchronised outputs run by one operator.
Stage display / confidence monitor Unknown Partial: A stage display is new in v5, which is in beta until its release from December 2026.
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Unknown Unknown
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown Unknown
Broadcast video Unknown Supported
NDI Unknown Supported: Multiple independent live NDI outputs.
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 Unknown
Works fully offline Supported: An internet connection is only needed for optional RSS feeds and remote data or playlist access. Unknown
Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown Supported: ZionWorx Remote app for Android and iOS; v5 adds a web remote reached via QR code.
Multiple operators at once Unknown Unknown
Web native (runs in a browser) Not supported Not supported

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