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Proclaim vs SongBeamer

Proclaim logo
Proclaim

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

  • Subscription
  • Free Trial
SongBeamer

German worship presentation software for songs, Bible texts and media, sold as a one-time licence.

  • One-time
  • Free Trial

Summary

  • Proclaim is paid ($269.99/year), while SongBeamer is paid (€124 one-time (single computer)).
  • Both run on Windows and macOS.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software · Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) · Songs & lyrics: Chord charts for musicians · Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics · Songs & lyrics: CCLI usage reporting · Bible: Free translations included · Slides & presentations: PowerPoint · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks · Multilingual: Songs in other languages · Hardware control: MIDI · Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens · Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor · Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming · Broadcast video: NDI · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline · Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet.

Only in Proclaim

  • Runs on Web browser
  • Runs on iOS / iPadOS
  • Runs on Android

Only in SongBeamer

  • Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages
  • Automation & extensibility: Built-in scripting / macros

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

Side by side

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Product Proclaim logo Proclaim SongBeamer
Overview
Price $269.99/yearFree trial€124 one-time (single computer)Free trial
Open source NoNo
Deployment Desktop app, Cloud / hostedDesktop app
Status activeactive
Platforms
Windows Supported Supported
macOS Supported Supported
Linux Not supported Not 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. Supported: Separate importers for PowerPraise, PraiseMaster and PraiseBox songs, plus lyrics import from PowerPoint and CSV.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Supported: Lyrics can be imported from SongSelect, Hymnbase or MultiTracks.com. Supported: Songs (with chords) can be imported directly from CCLI SongSelect while the licence is entitled to updates.
Chord charts for musicians Supported: Chord progressions come in from MultiTracks.com and can be shown on the confidence monitor. Supported: Songs can be projected and printed with chords, with transposition.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: 1,000+ free motions and stills on every plan; Pro and Partner tiers add larger media libraries. Supported: Images and videos can be used as song backgrounds.
CCLI usage reporting Supported Supported: Optional automatic reporting to CCLI, added in version 6.0, available while entitled to updates; VG Musikedition reports can be exported too.
Bible Supported Supported
Free translations included Supported: 60+ Bible versions are included on every plan. Supported: Elberfelder 1905 is included, and free translations can be imported from Zefania XML.
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Unknown Paid add-on or tier: Modern German translations such as Luther 2017, Schlachter 2000 and BasisBibel are sold separately (€19-39 each).
Slides & presentations Supported Supported
PowerPoint Supported: PowerPoint files can be imported; on Windows control can also be handed over to PowerPoint. Supported: PowerPoint and LibreOffice files can be added to the schedule; requires PowerPoint, the PowerPoint Viewer or LibreOffice.
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 Supported
Plays slide animations & transitions Unknown Unknown
Media Supported Supported
Video playback Supported Supported
Audio playback Supported Supported
Images Supported Supported
YouTube / online video Unknown Supported: YouTube videos can be shown, including URLs with a start time.
Inputs & other sources Supported Supported
Live camera / capture card Unknown Supported: Live video from a camera or capture device can be shown behind text.
Screen sharing Unknown Unknown
Web pages Unknown Supported: Web pages can be added to the schedule and displayed.
Countdown timers & clocks Supported Supported: Countdowns and stopwatches, also shown on the stage view.
On-screen messages & alerts Unknown Supported: Spontaneous messages to the congregation can be shown over the presentation.
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: Interface in German and English.
Songs in other languages Supported Supported
Bibles in other languages Unknown Supported
Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown Supported: Songs can hold up to 4 languages, shown together on screen.
Bible translations side by side Unknown Supported: Up to two Bible translations can be shown at once.
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Unknown Partial: Unicode text such as Cyrillic is supported; the changelog notes right-to-left output (e.g. Arabic) is not yet fully correct.
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 Supported
MIDI Supported: MIDI in/out, including MIDI over Wi-Fi with tools like Ableton Live. Supported: Control via MIDI and OSC.
DMX lighting Unknown Unknown
Stream Deck / Companion Supported: Elgato Stream Deck is supported in Proclaim 3.2 and later. Unknown
Automation & extensibility Not supported Supported
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. Partial: Remote control over the network via OSC; no HTTP or WebSocket API is documented.
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. Supported: SongBeamer Script macros can be run from menus or added to the schedule.
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 presentation can also be shown on a third monitor (beta).
Stage display / confidence monitor Supported: Configurable confidence monitor outputs with stage messages; multiple confidence monitors are supported. Supported
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Alpha keying is supported, and picture-in-picture shows slides over a transparent background. Supported: NDI output has its own formatting and an optional background colour for keying.
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown Unknown
Broadcast video Supported Supported
NDI Supported Supported: Text output to OBS Studio and other software via NDI or a text file.
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. Supported: SongBeamer Remote app for iPhone and iPad.
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. Not supported

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