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Proclaim vs SoftProjector

Proclaim logo
Proclaim

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

  • Subscription
  • Free Trial
SoftProjector logo
SoftProjector

Free, open-source projection software for songs, Bible verses, announcements and media.

  • Open Source
  • Free
  • Unmaintained

Summary

  • Proclaim is paid ($269.99/year), while SoftProjector is free.
  • SoftProjector is open source (GPL-3.0-only); Proclaim is proprietary.
  • Both run on Windows and macOS.
  • Note: SoftProjector is no longer actively maintained.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Bible: Free translations included · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · Multilingual: Songs in other languages · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

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 SoftProjector)

Only in SoftProjector

  • Runs on Linux
  • Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages

Based on confirmed data only. Unknown values are not counted.

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Product Proclaim logo Proclaim SoftProjector logo SoftProjector
Overview
Price $269.99/yearFree trialFree
Open source NoYes (GPL-3.0-only)
Deployment Desktop app, Cloud / hostedDesktop app
Status activemaintenance
Platforms
Windows Supported Supported
macOS Supported Supported
Linux Not supported Supported
Web browser Supported Not supported
iOS / iPadOS Supported Not supported
Android Supported Not supported
ChromeOS Not supported Not supported
Content
Songs & lyrics Supported Supported
Song library Supported Supported
Import from other presentation software Supported: Song databases from EasyWorship 6/7 can be imported directly; other programs can export lyrics for import. Unknown
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown Supported: Songs are typed or pasted into the song editor; songbooks import only from SoftProjector's own .sps format.
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Supported: Lyrics can be imported from SongSelect, Hymnbase or MultiTracks.com. Partial: Ready-made songbooks (and Bibles and themes) can be downloaded from a list hosted on softprojector.org; there is no SongSelect import.
Chord charts for musicians Supported: Chord progressions come in from MultiTracks.com and can be shown on the confidence monitor. Unknown
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: 1,000+ free motions and stills on every plan; Pro and Partner tiers add larger media libraries. Unknown
CCLI usage reporting Supported Unknown
Bible Supported Supported
Free translations included Supported: 60+ Bible versions are included on every plan. Supported: KJV, Russian Synodal and Ukrainian Bibles were bundled, and more can be downloaded from softprojector.org or imported from Unbound Bible files.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Unknown Unknown
Slides & presentations Supported Unknown
PowerPoint Supported: PowerPoint files can be imported; on Windows control can also be handed over to PowerPoint. Unknown
Keynote Partial: On a Mac with Keynote installed, Keynote files are imported as static image slideshows. Unknown
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: Picture slideshows can be created and shown.
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 Unknown
On-screen messages & alerts Unknown Supported: Custom announcements can be shown on screen.
Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown Unknown
Languages
Multilingual Supported Supported
Interface in multiple languages Not supported: The interface is English only, though slide text can be in other languages. Supported: The interface is available in English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, Czech and Armenian.
Songs in other languages Supported Supported
Bibles in other languages Unknown Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown Unknown
Bible translations side by side Unknown Supported: Up to three Bible versions can be shown on one screen (six across two screens).
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Unknown Supported: Cyrillic and Armenian text are supported; right-to-left scripts are not documented.
Integrations
Software integrations Supported Unknown
Planning Center Supported: Service plans can be imported from Planning Center Services (requires edit permissions). Unknown
ChurchSuite Unknown Unknown
WorshipTools Planning Unknown Unknown
Hardware control Supported Unknown
MIDI Supported: MIDI in/out, including MIDI over Wi-Fi with tools like Ableton Live. Unknown
DMX lighting Unknown Unknown
Stream Deck / Companion Supported: Elgato Stream Deck is supported in Proclaim 3.2 and later. Unknown
Automation & extensibility Not supported Unknown
Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Not supported: The vendor's ProPresenter comparison names scripting/API control as something ProPresenter has and Proclaim does not focus on. Unknown
Plugins / extensions Unknown Unknown
Built-in scripting / macros Not supported: The vendor's ProPresenter comparison names scripting/API control as something ProPresenter has and Proclaim does not focus on. 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: Up to 8 virtual screens can send different content to lobby, overflow, nursery and livestream. Supported: A second display screen can be configured alongside the main projector screen.
Stage display / confidence monitor Supported: Configurable confidence monitor outputs with stage messages; multiple confidence monitors are supported. Unknown
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Alpha keying is supported, and picture-in-picture shows slides over a transparent background. Unknown
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown Unknown
Broadcast video Supported Unknown
NDI Supported Unknown
SDI Supported Unknown
Built-in streaming & recording Partial Unknown
Stream to any RTMP destination Not supported: For YouTube or Facebook Live the vendor recommends sending NDI or SDI output to a tool such as OBS. Unknown
YouTube Live Not supported Unknown
Facebook Live Not supported Unknown
Record the output to a file Partial: Built-in recording is aimed at producing and publishing sermon podcasts. Unknown
TV output Supported Unknown
Apple TV app Supported: A free Digital Signage app runs on Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or any web browser for lobby screens. Unknown
Android / Google TV app Unknown Unknown
Fire TV app Supported: A free Digital Signage app runs on Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or any web browser for lobby screens. Unknown
Roku app Unknown Unknown
Chromecast / AirPlay Unknown Unknown
Connectivity & collaboration Supported Supported
Cloud sync of library Supported Unknown
Works fully offline Supported: Schedules are stored locally so going live does not require internet; some features (signals, importing third-party content, embedded content) need a connection. Supported
Remote control from phone or tablet Supported: Remote control apps for iOS and Android are included in every plan. Unknown
Multiple operators at once Supported: Team members edit presentations together with real-time cloud sync; web and mobile editing requires Proclaim Pro. Unknown
Web native (runs in a browser) Partial: Presentations can be created and edited in a browser with Proclaim Pro, but presenting requires the desktop app. Unknown

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