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SoftProjector vs WordsLive

SoftProjector logo
SoftProjector

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

  • Open Source
  • Free
  • Unmaintained
WordsLive logo
WordsLive

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

  • Open Source
  • Free

Summary

  • SoftProjector is free, while WordsLive is free.
  • Both are open source.
  • Both run on Windows.
  • Note: SoftProjector is no longer actively maintained.
  • Both support: Songs & lyrics: Song library · Media: Video playback · Media: Audio playback · Media: Images · Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages · Multilingual: Songs in other languages · Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline.

Only in SoftProjector

  • Runs on macOS
  • Runs on Linux
  • Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts (partial in WordsLive)

Only in WordsLive

No confirmed features where SoftProjector falls short.

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Product SoftProjector logo SoftProjector WordsLive logo WordsLive
Overview
Price FreeFree
Open source Yes (GPL-3.0-only)Yes (GPL-3.0)
Deployment Desktop appDesktop app
Status maintenanceactive
Platforms
Windows Supported Supported
macOS Supported Not supported
Linux 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 Supported
Import from other presentation software Unknown Supported: Native Powerpraise songs and portfolios; songs can also be imported from SongBeamer, OpenSong, OpenLyrics and ChordPro files.
Paste or import plain-text lyrics Supported: Songs are typed or pasted into the song editor; songbooks import only from SoftProjector's own .sps format. Unknown
Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Partial: Ready-made songbooks (and Bibles and themes) can be downloaded from a list hosted on softprojector.org; there is no SongSelect import. Partial: Songs can be imported from SongSelect files or text copied to the clipboard; there is no direct online search.
Chord charts for musicians Unknown Supported: Chords can be shown with the lyrics and transposed automatically.
Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Unknown Partial: Background images for slides, songs or the whole service; background videos are experimental.
CCLI usage reporting Unknown 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: KJV, Russian Synodal and Ukrainian Bibles were bundled, and more can be downloaded from softprojector.org or imported from Unbound Bible files. Unknown
Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Unknown Unknown
Slides & presentations Unknown Supported
PowerPoint Unknown Supported: PowerPoint (ppt, pptx) and OpenDocument (odp) presentations require Microsoft PowerPoint, the PowerPoint Viewer 2007 or LibreOffice/OpenOffice Impress to be installed.
Keynote Unknown 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: Picture slideshows can be created and shown. 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 Unknown Unknown
On-screen messages & alerts Supported: Custom announcements can be shown on screen. 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 Supported: The interface is available in English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, Czech and Armenian. Supported: Interface in English and German.
Songs in other languages Supported Supported
Bibles in other languages Supported 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 Supported: Up to three Bible versions can be shown on one screen (six across two screens). Unknown
Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Cyrillic and Armenian text are supported; right-to-left scripts are not documented. 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 Unknown
Multiple audience screens Supported: A second display screen can be configured alongside the main projector screen. Unknown
Stage display / confidence monitor Unknown Unknown
Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Unknown Unknown
Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown Unknown
Broadcast video Unknown Unknown
NDI Unknown Unknown
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 Supported
Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown Unknown
Multiple operators at once Unknown Unknown
Web native (runs in a browser) Unknown Not supported

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