Proclaim vs WordsLive

Proclaim

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

Subscription
Free Trial

WordsLive

Free, open-source Windows projection software for lyrics, videos and presentations.

Open Source
Free

Summary

Proclaim is paid ($269.99/year), while WordsLive is free.
WordsLive is open source (GPL-3.0); Proclaim is proprietary.
Both run on Windows.
Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Songs & lyrics: Import from other presentation software · Songs & lyrics: Chord charts for musicians · Slides & presentations: PowerPoint · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · Multilingual: Songs in other languages · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in Proclaim

Runs on macOS
Runs on Web browser
Runs on iOS / iPadOS
Runs on Android
Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) (partial in WordsLive)
Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics (partial in WordsLive)
Songs & lyrics: CCLI usage reporting (partial in WordsLive)
Inputs & other sources (partial in WordsLive)

Only in WordsLive

Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages

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Product	Proclaim	WordsLive
Overview
Price	$269.99/yearFree trial	Free
Open source	No	Yes (GPL-3.0)
Deployment	Desktop app, Cloud / hosted	Desktop app
Status	active	active
Platforms
Windows	Supported	Supported
macOS	Supported	Not 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: Native Powerpraise songs and portfolios; songs can also be imported from SongBeamer, OpenSong, OpenLyrics and ChordPro files.
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.	Partial: Songs can be imported from SongSelect files or text copied to the clipboard; there is no direct online search.
Chord charts for musicians	Supported: Chord progressions come in from MultiTracks.com and can be shown on the confidence monitor.	Supported: Chords can be shown with the lyrics and transposed automatically.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics	Supported: 1,000+ free motions and stills on every plan; Pro and Partner tiers add larger media libraries.	Partial: Background images for slides, songs or the whole service; background videos are experimental.
CCLI usage reporting	Supported	Partial: Songs can be stored with CCLI numbers, and a command opens CCLI Online Reporting in the browser for the selected songs.
Bible	Supported	Unknown
Free translations included	Supported: 60+ Bible versions are included on every plan.	Unknown
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.)	Unknown	Unknown
Slides & presentations	Supported	Supported
PowerPoint	Supported: PowerPoint files can be imported; on Windows control can also be handed over to PowerPoint.	Supported: PowerPoint (ppt, pptx) and OpenDocument (odp) presentations require Microsoft PowerPoint, the PowerPoint Viewer 2007 or LibreOffice/OpenOffice Impress to be installed.
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	Partial: PDF and XPS documents are supported (experimental).
Plays slide animations & transitions	Unknown	Unknown
Media	Supported	Supported
Video playback	Supported	Supported: Additional formats are supported if VLC is installed and enabled.
Audio playback	Supported	Supported
Images	Supported	Supported: Photos can be compiled into an optionally timer-controlled slide show.
YouTube / online video	Unknown	Unknown
Inputs & other sources	Supported	Partial
Live camera / capture card	Unknown	Unknown
Screen sharing	Unknown	Unknown
Web pages	Unknown	Unknown
Countdown timers & clocks	Supported	Unknown
On-screen messages & alerts	Unknown	Partial: An additional notification for the audience can be shown during a presentation (experimental).
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 English and German.
Songs in other languages	Supported	Supported
Bibles in other languages	Unknown	Unknown
Bilingual lyrics on screen	Unknown	Supported: Songs can carry a translation, shown alongside the main language or on its own.
Bible translations side by side	Unknown	Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts	Unknown	Unknown
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	Unknown
Multiple audience screens	Supported: Up to 8 virtual screens can send different content to lobby, overflow, nursery and livestream.	Unknown
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.	Not supported

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