{ "generated": "2026-11-05T00:44:39.071Z", "count": 30, "products": [ { "name": "BibleShow", "tagline": "Free Windows software for displaying Bible verses, with NDI output and up to four screens.", "description": "BibleShow is a free Windows application dedicated to presenting Bible verses on projectors, TVs and other displays. It shows up to four Bible versions in parallel, manages downloadable Bible modules (180+) and themes, supports program lists and automatic verse playback, and can output to up to four screens and over NDI. It does not handle songs or general media presentations. The latest version, 5.4, dates from 2020; the same author offers a separate macOS app, BibleCast.", "website": "https://www.bibleshow.net", "logo": "/logos/bibleshow.png", "developer": "BibleShow", "status": "maintenance", "status_note": "No updates since BibleShow 5.4 (installer dated 10 February 2020; site last updated December 2020). It remains available for download; no official discontinuation has been announced.", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "free", "donation" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": false, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "slides": false, "media": { "images": true }, "sources": { "camera": "partial" }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "bible_translations": true, "side_by_side": true, "non_latin": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs": "Bible-only presenter; songs and general presentations are not handled.", "bible.builtin": "Ships with the King James Version; 180+ free Bible modules in over 60 languages can be downloaded from within the app.", "media.images": "Background images with adjustable effects behind the scripture text.", "sources.camera": "An NDI source can be used as the background; no direct capture-card input is described.", "multilingual.ui": "The menu language can be changed (the site itself is in English and Romanian).", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Up to 4 versions in parallel on the main screen and up to 7 across all displays.", "multilingual.non_latin": "Full support for right-to-left languages such as Hebrew and Arabic.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "NewTek NDI output (one per instance, with alpha channel) and NDI input as background.", "outputs.multiple": "Up to four independently configured displays, each to a window, NDI or data (XML/PNG) output.", "outputs.stage_display": "A stage monitor can mirror the main display or use its own theme.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Display windows can cover part of the screen and NDI output carries an alpha channel." }, "sources": [ "https://www.bibleshow.net/", "https://www.bibleshow.net/presentation.php", "https://www.bibleshow.net/operation.php", "https://www.renewedvision.com/blog/comparing-the-best-bible-presentation-software-in-2024" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "bibleshow", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/bibleshow/" }, { "name": "Big Screen", "tagline": "Browser-based church presentation software with themes, timers and unlimited outputs.", "description": "Big Screen is a web-based church presentation application from Launch Interactive that runs in major browsers on Windows, macOS and Linux. Songs, scriptures, images and videos are managed in one place and presented with custom themes, looping video backgrounds and YouTube playback. It provides unlimited front-of-house and monitor outputs, with a monitor display showing a clock, countdown timers and upcoming lyrics, and is designed to keep working without an internet connection.", "website": "https://bigscreen.show", "logo": "/logos/big-screen.png", "developer": "Launch Interactive", "headquarters": "Australia", "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "subscription" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "AUD $15/month", "pricing_url": "https://bigscreen.show", "notes": "AUD $15/month or $162/year including 5 GB storage; extra storage and some Bible translations cost extra. 30-day free trial." }, "platforms": [ "web" ], "deployment": [ "cloud" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "backgrounds": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": "addon" }, "slides": { "pdf": true }, "media": { "video": true, "images": true, "youtube": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "timers": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "bible_translations": true, "non_latin": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true, "web_output": true }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": true, "offline": true, "collaboration": "partial", "web_native": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Songs can be imported from OpenSong and OpenLyrics files; an Elvanto/Tithe.ly integration also imports songs.", "songs.backgrounds": "Looping background videos, including transparent overlay videos, with adjustable variations.", "bible.builtin": "Public-domain translations such as KJV, ASV, WEB and BSB are included.", "bible.licensed": "Translations such as ESV, NASB, NKJV and NLT require a one-time purchase of AUD $10 each.", "slides.pdf": "Uploaded PDFs are converted to images.", "media.youtube": "YouTube videos can be added to the playlist and controlled like other videos, with optional English captions.", "sources.camera": "Phones, tablets, webcams or other network devices can be used as live video sources.", "sources.timers": "Countdown and count-up timers and a clock on the monitor display.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface language can be chosen per organisation and location.", "multilingual.bible_translations": "Includes Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Khmer and Arabic translations.", "multilingual.non_latin": "Lyrics and scriptures support right-to-left languages.", "outputs.multiple": "Unlimited Frontend and Monitor outputs plus custom outputs.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Theme backgrounds can be transparent for use as an overlay in streaming software such as OBS.", "outputs.web_output": "Remote Displays let other computers and devices show outputs in a browser, including as an OBS source.", "connectivity.cloud_sync": "Lyrics, videos and images are stored online and can be shared between locations within one organisation.", "connectivity.offline": "Continues working with no internet connection; a Cache Client can serve local media.", "connectivity.collaboration": "Several control surfaces can be open for a location, but only one controls the remote displays at a time." }, "release_notes_url": "https://bigscreen.show/change-log", "sources": [ "https://bigscreen.show", "https://bigscreen.show/change-log", "https://bigscreen.show/tutorials", "https://alternativeto.net/software/big-screen-church-presentation-software/about/" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "big-screen", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/big-screen/" }, { "name": "Cantara", "tagline": "Lightweight open-source song presentation tool for churches and small groups.", "description": "Cantara is a free, open-source song presentation program written in Free Pascal/Lazarus for quickly presenting song lyrics to a group. It supports multiple screens, background images, two-language presentations, and export of presentations to PPTX, images, text and other formats. It is packaged for Windows (winget), macOS and Linux (Flatpak, Snap, AUR). A rewrite in Rust (Cantara 3) is in progress while version 2 continues to be maintained.", "website": "https://www.cantara.app", "logo": "/logos/cantara.svg", "developer": "Jan Martin Reckel", "headquarters": "Germany", "founded": 2019, "status": "active", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-3.0", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/reckel-jm/cantara", "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": "partial" }, "media": { "images": "partial" }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "bilingual_display": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.library": "Songs are kept as files in a song repository folder, in Cantara's own .song format or CCLI SongSelect text format.", "songs.import_text": "Plain .txt lyric files are recognised as songs.", "songs.auto_import": "Can read song files in the CCLI SongSelect lyrics file format; there is no direct SongSelect account integration.", "media.images": "Images are used only as presentation backgrounds (with per-song overrides since 2.7); there is no separate media playback.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface has been translated into a few languages by the community.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Songs can be presented and exported in two languages at the same time.", "outputs.multiple": "Multi-screen presentation is supported out of the box." }, "docs_url": "https://www.cantara.app", "news_feeds": [ "https://www.cantara.app/blog/index.xml" ], "release_notes_url": "https://www.cantara.app/releasenotes/", "sources": [ "https://www.cantara.app", "https://github.com/reckel-jm/cantara", "https://flathub.org/apps/app.cantara.Cantara", "https://github.com/reckel-jm/cantara/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md", "https://www.cantara.app/tutorial/where-to-get-the-songs/", "https://github.com/CantaraProject/Cantara" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "cantara", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/cantara/" }, { "name": "ChurchPresenter", "tagline": "Free, open-source desktop presenter for songs, scripture, slides, media and broadcast graphics.", "description": "ChurchPresenter is a free, open-source worship presentation application for Windows, macOS and Linux, built with Compose Multiplatform on the JVM. It presents songs, Bible verses, PowerPoint/Keynote/PDF slides, video, web pages, live captions and animated lower thirds to any number of outputs, including NDI, OMT, browser-source and DeckLink outputs. It also offers a stage monitor, phone and tablet remote control, Planning Center import, CCLI usage report export and integrations with OBS, Blackmagic ATEM and Bitfocus Companion. Companion iOS and Android apps can control the desktop schedule.", "website": "https://www.churchpresenter.org", "logo": "/logos/churchpresenter.png", "developer": "ChurchPresenter", "status": "active", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-3.0", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/ChurchPresenter/ChurchPresenter", "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false, "notes": "Free with no subscription and no seat limits." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "output_note": "A browser-source output can be used in OBS; companion iOS and Android apps act as remotes.", "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "import_text": true, "chords": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": "partial" }, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "keynote": true, "pdf": true, "animations": true }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "screen_share": true, "web": true, "timers": true, "messages": true, "interaction": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "song_libraries": true, "bible_translations": true, "bilingual_display": true, "side_by_side": true, "non_latin": true }, "software_integrations": { "planning_center": true }, "hardware": { "stream_deck": true }, "automation": { "api": true, "ai": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true, "web_output": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true, "sdi": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true, "remote_control": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "The bundled converter reads SongBeamer, OpenLP, OpenSong, FreeShow, Free Worship, EasySlides, Quelea, VideoPsalm and SoftProjector libraries.", "songs.import_text": "Songs are entered in the built-in editor, and lyrics can be extracted from PDF, Word, PowerPoint and Keynote files.", "songs.chords": "Songs hold chords that can be transposed, and stage tablets can transpose their own view.", "songs.backgrounds": "A song or section can have its own colour, gradient, picture, looping video or camera background.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "Exports date-filtered CSV/Excel song usage reports for CCLI reporting; it does not submit reports to CCLI automatically.", "bible.builtin": "Over 1,500 free translations in more than 1,000 languages can be downloaded in-app from eBible.org and the Zefania archive.", "slides.powerpoint": "Presents .pptx, .ppt, .key and PDF files without Microsoft or Apple software installed.", "slides.animations": "PowerPoint and Keynote entrance, emphasis and exit effects, builds, motion paths and transitions play back in the app.", "media.video": "Audio and video playback uses VLC, including network streams.", "sources.camera": "Webcams, capture cards, NDI and OMT sources can be placed on the canvas compositor.", "sources.screen_share": "Screen capture can be added as a layer on the canvas compositor.", "sources.messages": "Announcements can be shown anywhere on screen with scroll and slide animations.", "sources.interaction": "Audience Q&A lets people submit questions from their phones via a QR code, with moderation and voting.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface is translated into 34 languages, laid out right-to-left for Arabic and Persian.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Two song languages can be shown at once, side by side or stacked.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Bible mode can show a primary and secondary translation or an ordered stack of any number of translations.", "software_integrations.planning_center": "Imports Planning Center Services plans (read-only); each church supplies its own free PCO developer credentials.", "hardware.stream_deck": "Bitfocus Companion is supported through HTTP buttons or a native Companion Satellite connection; MIDI and OSC control are on the roadmap.", "automation.api": "Built-in Ktor REST and WebSocket server used by mobile remotes, with optional API-key protection.", "automation.ai": "Can listen to a speech-to-text feed and automatically stage spoken Bible references; live captions and translation need a separate speech-to-text server.", "outputs.multiple": "One window per connected display plus Blackmagic DeckLink/SDI, NDI, OMT and browser-source outputs.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Animated Lottie lower thirds and a lower-third mode per content type, with fill + key and alpha output.", "outputs.web_output": "A transparent browser-source output can be used in OBS or opened on tablets.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "NDI input and output require the free NDI Runtime, installed separately.", "broadcast_video.sdi": "SDI fill and key output through Blackmagic DeckLink cards." }, "docs_url": "https://www.churchpresenter.org/wiki/", "community_url": "https://www.churchpresenter.org/forum/", "release_notes_url": "https://www.churchpresenter.org/changelog/", "sources": [ "https://github.com/ChurchPresenter/ChurchPresenter", "https://github.com/ChurchPresenter/ChurchPresenter/blob/main/FEATURES.md", "https://www.churchpresenter.org", "https://github.com/ChurchPresenter/ChurchPresenter/blob/main/ROADMAP.md", "https://github.com/ChurchPresenter/ChurchPresenter/releases" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "churchpresenter", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/churchpresenter/" }, { "name": "Cloud of Worship", "tagline": "Free, minimalist browser-based presenter for lyrics, scripture and video.", "description": "Cloud of Worship is a free, minimalist, browser-based presentation tool for churches, developed by CoW Labs. It displays song lyrics, scriptures, videos and customizable slides, and is designed to work offline. Cloud features include a shared library of user-contributed worship songs, a real-time multiplayer mode for team collaboration and live content streaming over WebSocket. A Windows desktop app built with Tauri is also available; the source code is published on GitHub.", "website": "https://www.cloudofworship.com", "logo": "/logos/cloud-of-worship.svg", "developer": "CoW Labs", "headquarters": "Nigeria", "founded": 2024, "status": "active", "open_source": false, "license": "PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/CoW-Labs/cloudofworship", "pricing": { "models": [ "freemium" ], "free_trial": false, "pricing_url": "https://www.cloudofworship.com/pricing", "notes": "The free Starter plan has no watermarks; a paid Teams plan adds stage display, phone control, countdowns, team invites and other features." }, "platforms": [ "web", "windows" ], "deployment": [ "cloud", "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": "addon", "backgrounds": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "pdf": true, "animations": false }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": "addon" }, "sources": { "camera": "partial", "timers": "addon", "messages": "addon" }, "multilingual": { "bilingual_display": true }, "automation": { "ai": "addon" }, "outputs": { "stage_display": "addon", "web_output": "addon" }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": true, "offline": true, "remote_control": "addon", "collaboration": "addon", "web_native": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.library": "Over 3,000 hymns are stored offline and churches can save their own songs on the free Starter plan.", "songs.import_text": "Lyrics can be pasted in; bracketed English lines are turned into a translation.", "songs.auto_import": "Searching the shared library of 15,000+ church-contributed songs is a Teams (paid) feature, with a metered free allowance.", "songs.backgrounds": "Slides can use colour, gradient, image or video backgrounds.", "bible.builtin": "KJV, ASV, YLT and WEB are offered and stored offline on the device.", "bible.licensed": "NKJV and NIV are listed among the available versions.", "slides.powerpoint": "PowerPoint files are converted to PDF on the server and imported as page images.", "slides.animations": "Imported PowerPoint and PDF files become static page images.", "media.youtube": "YouTube and Vimeo video slides are a Teams (paid) feature.", "sources.camera": "Camera slides with effects exist but are hidden behind a feature flag as of v1.4.1.", "sources.timers": "Countdown timers, time slides and stage clocks are Teams (paid) features.", "sources.messages": "Banners and alerts are a Teams (paid) feature.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Songs can carry a translation alongside the main lyrics.", "automation.ai": "Live sermon transcription with Bible-reference detection, voice commands and sermon summaries is a Teams (paid) feature and needs an internet connection.", "outputs.stage_display": "Stage display (current and next slide plus clock) is a Teams (paid) feature.", "outputs.web_output": "A livestream link that shows the live output in a browser is a Teams feature; free churches get a limited number of sessions.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "NDI output is available only in the Windows desktop app, not the browser version.", "connectivity.remote_control": "Running the service from a phone is a Teams (paid) feature.", "connectivity.collaboration": "Real-time multiplayer and inviting teammates to the workspace are Teams (paid) features." }, "release_notes_url": "https://www.cloudofworship.com/changelog", "sources": [ "https://github.com/CoW-Labs/cloudofworship", "https://github.com/CoW-Labs/cloudofworship/blob/main/app/composables/useSubscription.ts", "https://github.com/CoW-Labs/cloudofworship/blob/main/app/utils/constants.ts", "https://cow-labs.github.io/cloudofworship/", "https://www.cloudofworship.com/pricing", "https://www.cloudofworship.com/features/bible-verses", "https://www.cloudofworship.com/features/song-lyrics", "https://www.cloudofworship.com/features/live-projection", "https://www.cloudofworship.com/features/live-transcription", "https://www.cloudofworship.com/download", "https://www.cloudofworship.com/changelog" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "cloud-of-worship", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/cloud-of-worship/" }, { "name": "EasiSlides", "tagline": "Free Windows song and Bible projection software with up to four outputs.", "description": "EasiSlides is a free, donation-supported worship projection program for Windows by Wai Kuen Mo; version 5 is published under the spelling \"EasySlides\" at easyslides.com. It projects song lyrics (optionally with chords or two languages), Bible passages, PowerPoint slides, images, video and audio from a schedule. Up to four outputs are supported, including a \"detailed\" output intended as a confidence monitor for musicians and speakers. Version 5.2 was released on 1 October 2026.", "website": "https://www.easyslides.com", "developer": "Wai Kuen Mo", "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "free", "donation" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "auto_import": "partial", "chords": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": "partial" }, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "timers": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "song_libraries": true, "bible_translations": true, "bilingual_display": true, "side_by_side": true, "non_latin": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Lyrics can be imported directly from OpenSong and OpenLP.", "songs.auto_import": "Imports SongSelect lyrics in text format; no direct online connection.", "songs.chords": "Guitar chords and other notations can be added to lyrics and shown on the detailed output.", "songs.backgrounds": "Audio, video or a live camera can play as a background with text overlay.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "Collates song usage for CCLI reporting; submission is manual.", "bible.builtin": "Uses MyBible (SQLite) and Zefania format Bibles; KJV and Chinese Union versions have shipped by default.", "slides.powerpoint": "Integrates PowerPoint slides; Microsoft PowerPoint must be installed.", "sources.camera": "A video camera or webcam feed can be used as a background behind text.", "sources.timers": "Clock showing the time or a countdown to the start of the service.", "sources.messages": "Subtitle alerts and full-screen ad-hoc messages.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Lyrics and texts can be projected in two languages at the same time; widely used by bilingual Chinese churches.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Two Bible versions can be shown at once.", "multilingual.non_latin": "Chinese text is supported, including Traditional/Simplified conversion.", "outputs.multiple": "Up to four outputs (main, subtitle and detailed outputs); live output can also be multicast to Windows PCs on the LAN.", "outputs.stage_display": "The \"detailed\" output shows chords, schedule, next item and operator messages for musicians and speakers." }, "docs_url": "https://www.easyslides.com/help/", "community_url": "https://www.easyslides.com/forums/", "release_notes_url": "https://www.easyslides.com/main/v5/changelog/", "sources": [ "https://easyslides.com/", "https://www.easyslides.com/main/v5/features/", "https://www.easyslides.com/main/v5/downloads/", "https://ebibleteacher.com/worship/reviews/easyslides", "https://www.scribd.com/document/559559695/ES40-GettingStarted" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "easislides", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/easislides/" }, { "name": "EasyWorship", "tagline": "Subscription worship presentation software for Windows and Mac.", "description": "EasyWorship is a church presentation application for lyrics, scripture, sermon slides and media. It includes a built-in Bible with over 100 translations, CCLI SongSelect import with automatic usage reporting, and NDI output for livestreaming. Version 8, released in April 2026, added native support for Apple Silicon Macs alongside Windows. It is sold as a subscription, with a higher tier that adds a stock media library.", "website": "https://www.easyworship.com/", "developer": "EasyWorship", "headquarters": "United States", "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "subscription" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "$17.50/month or $210/year (Basic)", "pricing_url": "https://www.easyworship.com/pricing", "notes": "Basic and Premium plans; Premium adds a library of backgrounds, countdowns and an online media designer. Advertised prices are \"starting at\" and vary by average weekly attendance. Each plan covers one campus. 30-day free trial." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "auto_import": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": "addon" }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "keynote": false }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "web": true, "timers": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "bible_translations": true }, "hardware": { "midi": true, "stream_deck": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "remote_control": true, "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.auto_import": "SongSelect integration (added in 7.4) imports pre-formatted lyrics into the song library.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "SongSelect activity is auto-reported to CCLI (since 7.4.1).", "songs.backgrounds": "The Premium plan adds a library of motion backgrounds and countdowns.", "bible.builtin": "100+ translations in 32 languages; a number of free Bibles are included.", "bible.licensed": "Copyrighted translations are sold as Bible plug-ins.", "slides.powerpoint": "PowerPoint files can be imported into the presentations library.", "slides.keynote": "No direct Keynote import; slides must be exported as images first.", "media.youtube": "A built-in web browser (added in 7.4) can show live web pages and YouTube or Vimeo video.", "sources.web": "A built-in web browser (added in 7.4) can show live web pages.", "sources.camera": "Capture cards such as Blackmagic, Magewell and AJA are supported, and NDI sources can be used as live inputs.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "NDI can be used as a live output and as a capture source, including NDI HX3.", "hardware.midi": "MIDI input and output for cues (e.g. Ableton Live) and MIDI Sync for controlling schedules across computers.", "hardware.stream_deck": "Stream Deck and Bitfocus Companion plug-ins trigger cues.", "outputs.multiple": "Alternate outputs for additional displays such as in-house or livestream screens (added in 7.3).", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Output supports an alpha channel, with key/fill via Blackmagic ATEM, and there is a lower-thirds media category.", "connectivity.remote_control": "Free EasyWorship Remote app for iOS and Android." }, "docs_url": "https://support.easyworship.com/", "news_feeds": [ "https://easyworship.com/blog/feed.xml" ], "release_notes_url": "https://www.easyworship.com/software/release-notes", "sources": [ "https://www.easyworship.com/", "https://easyworship.com/software", "https://easyworship.com/software/bibles", "https://www.easyworship.com/pricing", "https://www.easyworship.com/software/whatsnew", "https://support.easyworship.com/support/solutions/articles/6000038368-what-bible-translations-come-with-easyworship-", "https://support.easyworship.com/support/solutions/articles/24000029975-how-to-add-a-powerpoint-presentation", "https://support.easyworship.com/support/discussions/topics/24000013451", "https://easyworship.com/blog/new-to-easyworship-stream-deck-and-companion-plug-ins", "https://blog.easyworship.com/?p=1637" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "easyworship", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/easyworship/" }, { "name": "FreeShow", "tagline": "Free, open-source presentation software for lyrics, scripture and media.", "description": "FreeShow is a free, open-source presentation program built with Electron and maintained under the ChurchApps / Live Church Solutions non-profit umbrella. It manages songs, scripture, media, overlays and countdown timers in projects, and can drive several outputs with different styles (for example in-room, livestream and stage). Phones and tablets on the local network can control the show or act as a stage display through companion web apps, and outputs can be sent over NDI.", "website": "https://freeshow.app", "logo": "/logos/freeshow.png", "developer": "ChurchApps (Live Church Solutions)", "headquarters": "Norway", "founded": 2021, "status": "active", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-3.0-only", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/ChurchApps/FreeShow", "pricing": { "models": [ "free", "donation" ], "free_trial": false, "notes": "Funded by donations to Live Church Solutions, a US 501(c)(3) non-profit." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "output_note": "Web-based RemoteShow, StageShow, ControlShow and OutputShow can be opened in a browser on the local network.", "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": "partial", "chords": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": "partial" }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": "partial" }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "keynote": "partial", "canva": true, "pdf": true, "animations": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "screen_share": true, "web": true, "timers": true, "messages": true, "interaction": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "song_libraries": true, "bible_translations": true, "bilingual_display": true, "side_by_side": true, "non_latin": true }, "software_integrations": { "planning_center": true }, "hardware": { "midi": true, "stream_deck": true }, "automation": { "api": true, "webhooks": true, "ai": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true, "web_output": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true, "sdi": true }, "streaming": { "rtmp": true, "youtube": true, "facebook": true, "recording": true }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": true, "offline": true, "remote_control": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Imports from ProPresenter, EasyWorship, VideoPsalm, OpenLP/OpenLyrics, OpenSong, MediaShout, Quelea, SoftProjector, SongBeamer, EasySlides and VerseVIEW, plus ChordPro, CSV and Word.", "songs.import_text": "Lyrics can be pasted into the Quick lyrics box when creating a show.", "songs.auto_import": "No SongSelect integration because CCLI discontinued its API; song lyrics can be pulled from Planning Center plans.", "songs.chords": "Chords can be added to song text and shown on the stage display.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "Song usage can be logged to a file and exported; reports are not submitted to CCLI automatically.", "bible.builtin": "Over 200 versions can be downloaded through API.Bible (online), or Zefania, OSIS, Beblia and OpenSong files imported.", "bible.licensed": "Some copyrighted versions are available through API.Bible; the docs do not list NIV or ESV.", "slides.powerpoint": "PowerPoint and PDF files are imported as slides; a deprecated controller mode drives an installed PowerPoint or Keynote.", "slides.keynote": "Keynote is only supported through the deprecated controller mode, which needs Keynote installed on macOS.", "slides.canva": "A Canva connection (OAuth) lets designs be browsed and used from FreeShow's content library.", "slides.animations": "Original slide animations only play in the deprecated PowerPoint/Keynote controller mode; FreeShow has its own transitions and item animations.", "media.youtube": "YouTube and Vimeo videos can be played by pasting a link.", "sources.camera": "Cameras, screens and windows can be shown from the media drawer.", "sources.messages": "Any number of overlays can be layered over slides for announcements and messages.", "sources.interaction": "Interaction slides (join, question, chart, leaderboard) let the audience take part from their phones.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface is translated into about 30 languages.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Songs can carry translations that are shown together with the original lyrics.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Scripture collections show several versions at the same time.", "multilingual.non_latin": "Text items have a right-to-left option, and the interface has an Arabic translation.", "software_integrations.planning_center": "Downloads upcoming Planning Center service plans; ChurchApps (B1.church) and OnStage are also supported.", "hardware.midi": "Can receive MIDI to trigger actions and slides and send MIDI on slide changes.", "hardware.stream_deck": "Bitfocus Companion is supported for Stream Deck control.", "automation.api": "WebSocket and REST API, enabled in Connections settings.", "automation.webhooks": "Emitter templates send HTTP, OSC or MIDI messages from slides and actions.", "automation.ai": "Optional AI features include speech-to-text transcription with automatic scripture detection and an LLM assistant (local or cloud models).", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Outputs can have their own styles and an alpha key output for keying lyrics over video.", "outputs.web_output": "OutputShow serves an output as a web page on the local network.", "broadcast_video.sdi": "Blackmagic DeckLink and UltraStudio outputs are supported.", "streaming.rtmp": "Outputs can be streamed over RTMP (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live) or WebRTC/WHIP.", "streaming.recording": "Outputs and captured screens can be recorded to a file.", "connectivity.cloud_sync": "The library can be synced across computers through cloud sync (e.g. Google Drive or ChurchApps)." }, "docs_url": "https://freeshow.app/docs", "sources": [ "https://freeshow.app/", "https://freeshow.app/docs/features", "https://freeshow.app/docs/integrations", "https://freeshow.app/docs/media", "https://freeshow.app/api", "https://github.com/ChurchApps/FreeShow", "https://github.com/ChurchApps/FreeShow/releases/tag/v1.6.7", "https://github.com/ChurchApps/FreeShow/tree/main/src/electron/contentProviders", "https://github.com/ChurchApps/FreeShow/tree/main/src/electron/streaming", "https://github.com/ChurchApps/FreeShow/tree/main/src/frontend/ai", "https://freeshow.app/docs/scripture", "https://freeshow.app/docs/faq" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "freeshow", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/freeshow/" }, { "name": "Holyrics", "tagline": "Free Brazilian worship presentation software for lyrics and Bible verses, with optional online plans.", "description": "Holyrics is a free church presentation program for song lyrics, Bible verses, audio and video, developed in Brazil and widely used by Portuguese-speaking churches. It includes playlists for each service, song history and reports, team scheduling, return (stage) monitors with their own messages, and a mobile app for remote control. Low-cost optional monthly plans add online sharing with the mobile app, Telegram audience interaction and internet access to the program's API.", "website": "https://holyrics.com.br/", "logo": "/logos/holyrics.png", "developer": "Lima Giran Ltda.", "headquarters": "Brazil", "founded": 2016, "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "freemium", "subscription" ], "free_trial": false, "starting_price": "Free; optional plans from US$2/month", "pricing_url": "https://holyrics.com.br/holyrics_plan.html", "notes": "The desktop program is free. Optional Holyrics Plan subscriptions: Basic (US$2/month, online sharing and Telegram features), Advanced (US$3/month, adds the online API) and Advanced + Worshipwide (US$7/month, adds a media gallery)." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": true, "chords": true, "backgrounds": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": false }, "sources": { "camera": "partial", "web": "partial", "timers": true, "messages": true, "interaction": "addon" }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "song_libraries": true, "bible_translations": true, "bilingual_display": true, "side_by_side": true, "non_latin": true }, "hardware": { "midi": true, "dmx": "partial" }, "automation": { "api": true, "scripting": true, "webhooks": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true, "web_output": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "streaming": { "rtmp": false, "youtube": false, "facebook": false }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": true, "offline": true, "remote_control": true, "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Lyrics can be imported from other sources, including PowerPoint files.", "songs.auto_import": "Built-in web search of the holyrics.com lyrics database, with many songs pre-formatted for projection.", "songs.chords": "Chords and comments can be shown on the return (stage) monitor.", "songs.backgrounds": "Themes can use videos as backgrounds, with optional BPM-synced playback speed.", "bible.licensed": "Translations are offered through partnerships with Bible publishers as well as public-domain versions.", "slides.powerpoint": ".ppt/.pptx files can be run from the program on Windows only, with Microsoft PowerPoint installed.", "media.video": "Audio and video play through the integrated VLC player.", "media.youtube": "The FAQ states YouTube videos cannot be played in the program because of YouTube policy.", "sources.camera": "Webcams and IP cameras can be played through the VLC player, though the FAQ warns of noticeable delay.", "sources.web": "A website can be opened full screen on the projection screen (Windows only, requires Chrome or Edge).", "sources.messages": "Alerts at the top or bottom of the screen, custom messages and a communication panel for the stage screen.", "sources.interaction": "Q&A, polls and raffles via a Telegram chatbot are part of the paid online plans; a built-in multiple-choice quiz is also available.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Song slides can carry translations, shown on separate screens or together on one screen.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Up to 3 Bible versions can be shown simultaneously, with verse mapping across languages.", "multilingual.non_latin": "Settings for non-Latin scripts including Arabic, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Devanagari, Han and Hangul.", "hardware.midi": "MIDI input can trigger program actions, e.g. advancing slides from a multitrack playback.", "hardware.dmx": "No direct DMX output; API items and triggers can send commands to the Lumikit lighting software.", "automation.api": "Local HTTP API server with token authentication; access from the internet requires the Advanced plan.", "automation.scripting": "JavaScript (ECMAScript 5.1) scripts, startup code, system variables and custom API routes.", "automation.webhooks": "Triggers run actions on program events, sending HTTP, WebSocket, TCP/UDP, OSC or MIDI messages and controlling OBS, vMix and PTZ cameras.", "outputs.stage_display": "Return monitors with their own settings and monitor-only messages and alerts.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "NDI outputs can use a transparent background for keying over video.", "outputs.web_output": "The Holyrics plugin runs an HTTP server so the projection can be viewed in browsers or added as a source in streaming software.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "Multiple NDI outputs with configurable resolution, frame rate and theme.", "streaming.rtmp": "The FAQ states the program does not stream itself but works alongside streaming software such as OBS.", "connectivity.cloud_sync": "All data and media can be synchronised between computers through Google Drive (settings are not synced).", "connectivity.remote_control": "Holyrics mobile app for Android and iOS (iOS app is a one-time US$0.99 purchase)." }, "docs_url": "https://github.com/holyrics/API-Server", "release_notes_url": "https://holyrics.com.br/changelog/", "sources": [ "https://holyrics.com.br/", "https://holyrics.com.br/software.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/app.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/download.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/holyrics_plan.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/tips/features.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/tips/faq.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/tips/cloud_sync.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/tips/midi.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/tips/multiple_languages.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/tips/websearch.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/tips/fullscreen_website.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/tips/holyrics_script.html", "https://holyrics.com.br/tutorial.html", "https://github.com/holyrics/API-Server", "https://apps.apple.com/app/id1451668865" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "holyrics", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/holyrics/" }, { "name": "KerkBeamer", "tagline": "Dutch online service for building church beamer presentations from a song and Bible database.", "description": "KerkBeamer is a Dutch-language online service for preparing church service presentations for projectors and church TV screens. Presentations are built online from a database of more than 10,000 songs (as text or sheet music) and 11 Bible translations, with reusable service parts and team collaboration. Paid add-ons cover kerkTV broadcasting, LiveBeamer (following the presentation on any device via a URL) and CameraRegie camera control.", "website": "https://kerkbeamer.nl", "logo": "/logos/kerkbeamer.png", "developer": "KerkBeamer", "headquarters": "Netherlands", "founded": 2017, "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "subscription" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "From €17.50/month (excl. VAT)", "pricing_url": "https://kerkbeamer.nl/tarieven", "notes": "Priced by number of active church members; songbooks and Bible translations cost €1.00 each per month when used. 4-week free trial." }, "platforms": [ "web", "windows", "macos" ], "deployment": [ "cloud", "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "ccli_reporting": false }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": false }, "sources": { "camera": "addon", "interaction": "addon" }, "multilingual": { "ui": false, "bible_translations": true }, "automation": { "ai": "partial" }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "lower_thirds": "addon", "web_output": "addon" }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": true, "offline": "partial", "collaboration": true, "web_native": "partial" } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.library": "Song database of 10,000+ songs from Dutch songbooks, shown as text or sheet music; billed €1 per songbook used each month.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "CCLI Auto Reporting is not available, so songs must be reported to CCLI manually.", "bible.builtin": "11 Dutch and regional-language translations, including the public-domain Statenvertaling; each translation used costs €1 per month.", "bible.licensed": "Copyrighted translations such as NBV21, Herziene Statenvertaling and Bijbel in Gewone Taal are included, with no separate licence needed.", "slides.powerpoint": ".ppt/.pptx files are uploaded and converted; they cannot be edited in KerkBeamer and can loop with a set time per slide.", "media.video": "Uploaded videos are converted to MP4 and can be trimmed.", "media.youtube": "The documentation states YouTube videos or URLs cannot be added.", "sources.camera": "The paid TV broadcasts add-on (or the separate CameraRegie product) controls PTZ cameras and a Blackmagic ATEM switcher, so camera images can be put on the projector.", "sources.interaction": "The paid LiveBeamer add-on lets people follow the presentation on their own phone, tablet or laptop via a URL.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface and documentation are Dutch only.", "multilingual.bible_translations": "Translations include Frisian, Twents and Gronings as well as standard Dutch.", "automation.ai": "Live sermon captions from speech recognition can be shown through an integration with Preekondertiteling.nl, which needs its own subscription.", "outputs.multiple": "Extra outputs for a church TV broadcast can be driven alongside the projector output.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "The paid TV broadcasts add-on provides subtitles and text-over-video using a separate alpha (key) output or chroma key.", "outputs.web_output": "The paid LiveBeamer add-on shows the live presentation as a web page on any device.", "connectivity.offline": "Presentations are stored online and must be loaded over the internet; once loaded they play without a connection.", "connectivity.collaboration": "Team members can work on presentations and templates at the same time.", "connectivity.web_native": "Presentations are prepared in the browser, but playback in church uses the KerkBeamer software for Windows or macOS." }, "languages": [ "Dutch" ], "news_feeds": [ "https://kerkbeamer.nl/categorie/nieuws/feed/" ], "release_feeds": [ "https://kerkbeamer.nl/categorie/app/feed/" ], "sources": [ "https://kerkbeamer.nl", "https://kerkbeamer.nl/tarieven/", "https://kerkbeamer.nl/kerkpresentaties/", "https://kerkbeamer.nl/database/", "https://kerkbeamer.nl/tv-uitzendingen/", "https://kerkbeamer.nl/cameraregie/", "https://kerkbeamer.nl/nieuw-livebeamer/", "https://kerkbeamer.nl/kerkbeamer-update-april/", "https://kerkbeamer.nl/kerkbeamer-beschikbaar-voor-macos/", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/software-kerkbeamer-2", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/wat-als-er-geen-internet-is-in-de-kerk", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/powerpoint", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/video", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/rapporteren-aan-ccli", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/overzicht-bijbelvertalingen", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/extra-uitgang-voor-tv-uitzendingen", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/transparantie-in-kerktv-uitzendingen", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/integratie-preekondertiteling", "https://documentatie2.kerkbeamer.nl/artikelen/videomixer-koppelen" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "kerkbeamer", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/kerkbeamer/" }, { "name": "LyricDisplay", "tagline": "Open-source lyric control app with outputs for projectors, stage displays, OBS and vMix.", "description": "LyricDisplay is a free, open-source lyric projection application aimed at worship services, live events and streaming. An Electron control app drives browser-based outputs that can be used on projectors or as browser sources in OBS, vMix and Wirecast, with separate styling per output, a stage display and a timer display. It includes a song editor, setlists, mobile/web controllers, optional NDI output via a companion app, and MIDI/OSC control.", "website": "https://lyricdisplay.app", "logo": "/logos/lyricdisplay.png", "developer": "Peter Alakembi", "founded": 2025, "status": "active", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-3.0-or-later", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/PeterAlaks/lyric-display-app", "pricing": { "models": [ "free", "donation" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "output_note": "Outputs are browser pages, so they can be opened in streaming software (OBS, vMix, Wirecast) or other browsers on the network.", "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": true, "backgrounds": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": "partial" }, "sources": { "timers": true }, "multilingual": { "bilingual_display": true }, "hardware": { "midi": true }, "automation": { "api": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true, "web_output": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": "addon" }, "connectivity": { "offline": true, "remote_control": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "EasyWorship song databases can be imported, keeping title, writers, copyright and CCLI number.", "songs.import_text": "Imports text, LRC, Markdown, RTF and DOCX files, and lyrics can be pasted from websites.", "songs.auto_import": "Built-in online lyric search via LRCLIB, Lyrics.ovh and OpenHymnal.", "songs.backgrounds": "Each output can have its own image or video background.", "slides.powerpoint": "PowerPoint files are imported as lyric slides (one text slide per PowerPoint slide); it is not a general slide player.", "sources.timers": "A separate timer display driven by a schedule/agenda.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Translation lines can be grouped with each lyric line and shown together.", "hardware.midi": "MIDI and OSC control.", "automation.api": "Documented HTTP (OpenAPI) and Socket.IO realtime APIs.", "outputs.multiple": "Two default lyric outputs plus up to four custom outputs, a stage display and a timer display.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Outputs can be added as transparent browser sources in OBS, vMix and Wirecast.", "outputs.web_output": "Every output is a browser URL that can be opened on other devices on the LAN or in streaming software.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "NDI output requires the separately downloaded (free) LyricDisplay NDI companion.", "connectivity.remote_control": "Join-code-protected mobile/web controllers." }, "sources": [ "https://github.com/PeterAlaks/lyric-display-app", "https://github.com/PeterAlaks/lyric-display-app/blob/master/INSTALLATION.md", "https://github.com/PeterAlaks/lyric-display-app/blob/master/docs/PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md", "https://lyricdisplay.app" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "lyricdisplay", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/lyricdisplay/" }, { "name": "MediaShout", "tagline": "Church presentation software sold mainly as a one-time site licence.", "description": "MediaShout is a church presentation application for lyrics, scripture, sermon slides, announcements and media. MediaShout 7 includes 70 Bible translations, a song library with CCLI SongSelect import and automatic reporting, PowerPoint import and NDI input and output. It is primarily sold as a one-time site licence covering unlimited computers, with an optional yearly membership for support, training and media, and a lower-cost single-computer subscription edition (LE).", "website": "https://mediashout.com/", "logo": "/logos/mediashout.png", "developer": "MediaShout", "headquarters": "United States", "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "one_time", "subscription" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "$599 one-time (Windows site licence)", "pricing_url": "https://mediashout.com/pricing", "notes": "Windows site licence $599; Mac site licence $499. Essentials and Complete bundles add a first year of Plus membership ($199/year) and Shift Worship Media. MediaShout LE is a $198/year single-computer subscription without a stage display. 14-day fully functional trial." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "output_note": "The pricing page lists a Mac edition, but its product link refers to MediaShout 6, so feature parity of the Mac version with MediaShout 7 for Windows is unclear.", "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "auto_import": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "animations": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "camera": true }, "multilingual": { "side_by_side": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "remote_control": true, "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.auto_import": "Lyrics can be imported through the CCLI SongSelect integration.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "Songs used are reported to CCLI automatically; listed for the Windows version.", "songs.backgrounds": "Motion backgrounds are available, with Shift Worship Media included in the Complete bundle.", "bible.builtin": "About 70 translations, including public-domain and copyrighted versions, are included with the licence.", "bible.licensed": "Copyrighted translations are among the 70 included at no additional cost.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Dual Bible display can show two translations or languages on screen.", "slides.powerpoint": "PowerPoint slides can be imported as images or as editable MediaShout cues.", "slides.animations": "MediaShout's own slides support text animations and transitions; it is not stated that imported PowerPoint animations are kept.", "media.images": "Unsplash and Pixabay images and videos can be searched and inserted from within the software.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "Since version 7.4, NDI feeds can be shown in presentations and outputs can be sent over NDI.", "sources.camera": "Live video feeds (cameras, phones, other apps) via NDI.", "outputs.multiple": "Control screen, main display and an optional third output for stage/confidence or livestream.", "outputs.stage_display": "Not included in the LE edition.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Lower-third templates are included.", "connectivity.remote_control": "MediaShout Remote app for iOS (added in 7.3); standard USB presentation remotes also work." }, "docs_url": "https://mediashout.com/docs/mediashout-7-user-guide/", "release_notes_url": "https://support.mediashout.com/688627-MediaShout-7-Windows-Change-Log", "sources": [ "https://mediashout.com/", "https://mediashout.com/pricing", "https://mediashout.com/docs/mediashout-7-user-guide/getting-started/what-mediashout-can-do", "https://mediashout.com/ndi/", "https://support.mediashout.com/710620-Using-a-USB-Remote-with-MediaShout-7", "https://support.mediashout.com/169032-", "https://planningcenter.com/integrations/mediashout" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "mediashout", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/mediashout/" }, { "name": "OpenLP", "tagline": "Free, open-source worship presentation software for songs, Bibles, media and slides.", "description": "OpenLP is a free, open-source church presentation program written in Python and Qt, developed by a volunteer community since the 2000s. It projects song lyrics, Bible verses, custom slides, images, audio/video (via VLC) and PowerPoint, Impress or PDF presentations, organised into a service plan. A built-in web remote, stage view and companion Android and iOS apps allow control from other devices on the local network. The current stable series is 3.1.x, with alpha releases of OpenLP 4.0 published in 2026.", "website": "https://openlp.org", "logo": "/logos/openlp.svg", "developer": "OpenLP Developers (volunteer community)", "status": "active", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-3.0-or-later", "source_code_url": "https://gitlab.com/openlp/openlp", "pricing": { "models": [ "free", "donation" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "output_note": "The stage view and web remote can be opened in any web browser on the local network; FreeBSD is also supported.", "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": true, "chords": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": "partial" }, "bible": { "builtin": "partial", "licensed": "partial" }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "keynote": true, "pdf": true, "animations": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "side_by_side": true }, "software_integrations": { "planning_center": true }, "hardware": { "stream_deck": true }, "automation": { "api": true, "plugins": "partial" }, "outputs": { "multiple": false, "stage_display": true, "web_output": "partial" }, "connectivity": { "offline": true, "remote_control": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Imports songs from over 25 formats including EasyWorship, ProPresenter, MediaShout, SongShow Plus, SongBeamer, OpenSong, ZionWorx and VideoPsalm.", "songs.chords": "Songs can store chords (ChordPro-style), shown in the browser Chord View with transposition and printable via export.", "songs.backgrounds": "Themes can use a looping video or a live stream as the background.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "The Song Usage Tracking plugin records song usage and produces reports; submission to CCLI is manual.", "songs.auto_import": "Songs can be imported from CCLI SongSelect from within OpenLP; this importer has occasionally broken when CCLI changed its website.", "bible.builtin": "No Bibles are bundled; free translations are imported from OSIS, Zefania, OpenSong, CSV, SWORD or WordProject files.", "bible.licensed": "Copyrighted versions can be downloaded on demand from BibleGateway, Bibleserver or Crosswalk; there is no licensed in-app catalogue.", "slides.powerpoint": "Drives an installed PowerPoint or LibreOffice Impress to show the presentation.", "slides.keynote": "Keynote presentations are controlled through AppleScript on macOS with Keynote installed.", "slides.animations": "Animations play because OpenLP drives PowerPoint, Impress or Keynote itself; PDFs are shown as static images.", "media.video": "In the 3.x series audio and video playback uses VLC; OpenLP 4.0 alphas switch to Qt Multimedia.", "sources.camera": "Capture devices can be shown as a Device Stream media item, and network streams are also supported.", "sources.messages": "The Alerts plugin overlays a scrolling message on the live display.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface is translated into about 30 languages.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "A second Bible version can be selected to show the same passage alongside the first.", "software_integrations.planning_center": "The PlanningCenter plugin imports service plans from the Planning Center Online v2 API.", "hardware.stream_deck": "Bitfocus Companion has an OpenLP module that uses the OpenLP HTTP API.", "automation.api": "HTTP REST (v2) and WebSocket API, used by the web remote and mobile apps.", "automation.plugins": "Features are organised as built-in plugins that can be switched on or off; there is no third-party plugin store.", "outputs.multiple": "OpenLP projects to a single display screen; the source notes multi-monitor output is not yet supported (a custom geometry can span screens).", "outputs.web_output": "The browser Main View mirrors the projector using screenshots, without audio or video.", "connectivity.remote_control": "Built-in web remote plus Android and iOS remote apps." }, "docs_url": "https://manual.openlp.org", "community_url": "https://discuss.openlp.org", "news_feeds": [ "https://openlp.org/rss.xml" ], "sources": [ "https://openlp.org/", "https://openlp.org/blog/", "https://gitlab.com/openlp/openlp", "https://manual.openlp.org/", "https://manual.openlp.org/plugin_list.html", "https://discuss.openlp.org/d/6138-updated-songselect-now-incompatible-with-openlp-302", "https://manual.openlp.org/stage_view.html", "https://gitlab.com/openlp/openlp/-/tree/3.1.7/openlp/plugins", "https://gitlab.com/openlp/openlp/-/blob/master/openlp/core/display/screens.py", "https://github.com/bitfocus/companion-module-openlp-http" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "openlp", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/openlp/" }, { "name": "OpenSong", "tagline": "Free, open-source tool for managing lyrics, chords and lead sheets and projecting them.", "description": "OpenSong is a free, open-source application for managing song lyrics, chords and lead sheets and for presenting songs, scripture and custom slides. It supports chord transposition and printable chord sheets, and combines songs, scripture and timed slide loops into sets. Videos are played through an external VLC player, and external PowerPoint or Impress presentations can be controlled. The last packaged release is 3.4.8 (June 2021), while development continues in the project's SourceForge repository.", "website": "https://opensong.org", "logo": "/logos/opensong.png", "developer": "OpenSong project (volunteer community)", "status": "maintenance", "status_note": "Last packaged release 3.4.8 on 1 June 2021; source repository commits continue in 2026. Version 3.4.8 is not compatible with macOS 26 (Tahoe).", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-2.0-only", "source_code_url": "https://sourceforge.net/p/opensong/code/HEAD/tree/", "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": false, "chords": true, "backgrounds": "partial", "ccli_reporting": "partial" }, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "animations": "partial" }, "media": { "video": "partial", "audio": "partial", "images": true }, "sources": { "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "song_libraries": true, "bilingual_display": true }, "automation": { "api": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_text": "Lyrics found online can be pasted into a song using OpenSong's chord/lyric text format.", "songs.auto_import": "The built-in CCLI SongSelect import has been disabled because it broke; CCLI exports can be converted with the separate OpenSong Import Utility.", "songs.chords": "Chords transpose automatically, and lead sheets can print regular and capo chords together.", "songs.backgrounds": "Backgrounds are colours or images; a video background is only possible through a VideoLAN overlay preset (Windows).", "songs.ccli_reporting": "Presented songs are logged with their CCLI numbers in an activity log; there is no direct CCLI submission.", "bible.builtin": "The KJV is included; other Bibles must be converted to OpenSong's own format (several are offered on the downloads page).", "slides.powerpoint": "Drives an installed PowerPoint or LibreOffice Impress with live preview, or imports slides as image snapshots.", "slides.animations": "Animations only play when OpenSong drives PowerPoint or Impress directly; imported snapshots are static.", "media.video": "Video is played via an external VideoLAN (VLC) player launched from a slide.", "media.audio": "Audio clips are played through the external VideoLAN (VLC) player.", "sources.messages": "Alerts can be shown over the presentation, including via the API.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface is available in about 20 languages.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Bilingual songs can render the second language in a different style.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "NDI output is supported (disabled by default in recent builds).", "automation.api": "REST and WebSocket API for remote control and integrations." }, "docs_url": "https://opensong.org", "community_url": "https://sourceforge.net/p/opensong/", "news_feeds": [ "https://sourceforge.net/p/opensong/news/feed.rss" ], "sources": [ "https://opensong.org/", "https://sourceforge.net/projects/opensong/", "https://sourceforge.net/projects/opensong/files/", "https://sourceforge.net/p/opensong/code/HEAD/tree/", "https://sourceforge.net/p/opensong/code/HEAD/tree/source/trunk/changelog.txt", "https://opensong.org/documentation/importing/", "https://opensong.org/development/api/", "https://sourceforge.net/p/opensong/code/HEAD/tree/source/trunk/OpenSong%20Scripture/", "https://sourceforge.net/p/opensong/code/HEAD/tree/source/trunk/OpenSong%20Languages/" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "opensong", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/opensong/" }, { "name": "Pewbeam", "tagline": "AI presentation app that listens to the sermon and puts detected Bible verses on screen.", "description": "Pewbeam is a desktop presentation app for churches that transcribes the sermon in real time and automatically detects and displays Bible verses, including paraphrased or unreferenced quotations. Verses are shown through a theme designer with auto and manual modes, a queue and a preview/live workflow, and can be sent to HDMI screens or over NDI. Paid plans add unlimited transcription, AI slide generation, more outputs and AI sermon notes. It was founded in Nigeria in 2025.", "website": "https://pewbeam.com", "logo": "/logos/pewbeam.png", "developer": "Pewbeam", "headquarters": "Nigeria", "founded": 2025, "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "freemium", "subscription" ], "free_trial": false, "starting_price": "From $12/month billed annually ($14 monthly)", "pricing_url": "https://pewbeam.com/pricing", "notes": "Free Explorer tier with 60 one-time transcription minutes, a watermark and up to 2 outputs; Plus and Core tiers add unlimited transcription, more outputs and devices." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "backgrounds": "addon" }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": "partial" }, "sources": { "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "bible_translations": "addon" }, "automation": { "api": "partial", "ai": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "lower_thirds": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": "partial" } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.backgrounds": "Video and GIF motion backgrounds for themes and slides need the Plus or Core plan.", "bible.builtin": "Verses are detected automatically from live speech; 4 Bible translations on the free tier, 20 on paid plans.", "bible.licensed": "KJV, NKJV, NIV, NLT, ESV and NASB are bundled.", "slides.powerpoint": "Text from PowerPoint and Word files can be imported into the built-in slide editor, and decks can be exported as PPTX or PDF.", "sources.messages": "Alert banners, including scrolling and looping alerts, can be sent to every screen.", "multilingual.bible_translations": "Paid plans can install downloadable translations such as Spanish, French, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, plus language packs for non-English sermon detection.", "automation.api": "Local OSC and HTTP endpoints for broadcast integration; the docs say slide navigation commands are still being wired through.", "automation.ai": "Listens to the sermon and detects Bible references, including paraphrases; also generates slides, sermon excerpts and sermon notes.", "outputs.multiple": "Up to 2, 4 or 6 display outputs depending on plan, each with its own theme.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Lower-third themes and NDI output with alpha transparency; creating new transparent themes needs the Core plan.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "NDI output at 720p, 1080p or 4K with alpha transparency.", "connectivity.offline": "Bible search and display work offline; offline transcription is available on Apple Silicon Macs on paid plans, otherwise transcription needs a connection." }, "release_notes_url": "https://pewbeam.com/changelog", "sources": [ "https://pewbeam.com", "https://pewbeam.com/pricing", "https://pewbeam.com/docs", "https://pewbeam.com/changelog", "https://pewbeam.pages.dev/docs", "https://religionunplugged.com/news/god-in-the-algorithm-how-nigerian-developers-are-building-ai-for-the-church" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "pewbeam", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/pewbeam/" }, { "name": "PraiseBase Presenter", "tagline": "Open-source Windows worship presenter for song lyrics, images and Bible verses.", "description": "PraiseBase Presenter is an open-source worship presentation program for projecting song lyrics, images and Bible verses in church services. Songs can be paired with background images, Bible text is available in several translations and image slideshows can be built. The project's website and community are German-language; the last release (1.4.0) dates from 2016.", "website": "http://praisebase.org", "logo": "/logos/praisebase-presenter.png", "developer": "PraiseBase Presenter project", "status": "maintenance", "status_note": "No release since version 1.4.0 (December 2016) and no code changes since 2021; the project has asked for volunteer developers.", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-3.0", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/PraiseBase-Presenter/PraiseBase-Presenter", "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": "partial", "ccli_reporting": "partial" }, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "media": { "images": true, "youtube": "partial" }, "sources": { "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "bible_translations": true, "bilingual_display": true }, "outputs": { "lower_thirds": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Importers for PowerPraise, PraiseBox, SongBeamer and WorshipSystem songs plus OpenLyrics files.", "songs.import_text": "Lyrics can be pasted directly into a song file (added in 1.3.0).", "songs.auto_import": "Reads CCLI SongSelect (.usr) files and pasted SongSelect text; there is no online connection.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "Song statistics based on setlists show how often each song was used, to help with manual CCLI reporting (1.4.0).", "bible.builtin": "Uses Zefania XML Bibles; KJV, Luther 1912, Luther 1545 and Elberfelder 1905 are bundled.", "media.images": "Each slide can have its own background image and image slideshows can be built.", "media.youtube": "Experimental YouTube playback by video ID was added in 1.3.0.", "sources.messages": "Live text messages can be shown alongside lyrics and Bible texts.", "multilingual.ui": "Interface in German and English.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "A translation can be added to each song and is shown on the slide in a separate font.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "A chroma-key mode replaces backgrounds with green or blue for keying in a video mixer." }, "languages": [ "German", "English" ], "news_feeds": [ "https://praisebase.org/en/feed/" ], "release_feeds": [ "https://praisebase.org/en/category/releases-en/feed/" ], "sources": [ "https://github.com/PraiseBase-Presenter/PraiseBase-Presenter", "http://praisebase.org", "https://praisebase.org/de/merkmale/", "https://praisebase.org/de/2016/08/version-1-3-0-verfuegbar/" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "praisebase-presenter", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/praisebase-presenter/" }, { "name": "Praisenter", "tagline": "Free, open-source desktop app for showing Bible verses, song lyrics and slides.", "description": "Praisenter is a free, open-source church presentation application developed by William Bittle. It displays Bible verses, song lyrics, notifications and custom slides on secondary displays, with customizable templates, transitions and side-by-side display of two languages or Bible versions. Content is organised into workspaces and can be exported and imported between computers. It is distributed through the Microsoft Store, the Snap Store and the Mac App Store.", "website": "https://praisenter.org", "logo": "/logos/praisenter.png", "developer": "William Bittle", "status": "active", "open_source": true, "license": "BSD-3-Clause", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/praisenter/praisenter", "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": "partial", "backgrounds": true }, "bible": { "builtin": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "timers": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": "partial", "song_libraries": true, "bible_translations": true, "bilingual_display": true, "side_by_side": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Imports OpenLyrics, ChordPro, SongSelect and ChurchView song files plus older Praisenter formats.", "songs.import_text": "Lyrics can be pasted into the bulk editor, and text can be extracted from a PDF into it.", "songs.auto_import": "Imports SongSelect files downloaded by the user (since 3.1.7); there is no online SongSelect connection.", "songs.backgrounds": "Slides and slide templates can use a video as their background.", "bible.builtin": "Only a sample Bible is included; free Bibles are downloaded separately (Unbound, Zefania or OpenSong formats) and imported.", "sources.timers": "Slides can include the current date/time and countdowns.", "sources.messages": "Notifications overlay a message on top of whatever is currently displayed.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface ships in English only; users can add their own translation of the messages file.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "A primary and secondary set of song lyrics can be shown side by side with a suitable template.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "A primary and secondary Bible can be shown on the same slide.", "outputs.multiple": "Each connected display can receive content independently.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "Outputs can be sent as NDI displays." }, "sources": [ "https://github.com/praisenter/praisenter", "https://github.com/praisenter/praisenter/blob/master/src/main/resources/org/praisenter/manual/manual.html", "https://github.com/praisenter/praisenter/tree/master/src/main/java/org/praisenter/data/song", "https://github.com/praisenter/praisenter/releases" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "praisenter", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/praisenter/" }, { "name": "Presentation Manager", "tagline": "Long-running Windows worship projection software with a built-in song database and Bibles.", "description": "Presentation Manager is worship projection software from CreativelifeStyles, first released in 1998 and now in its seventh major version. It includes a song database and popular Bible translations, can overlay text on live video and movies, and can run different presentations on two projectors at once with a dual preview mode. It also supports picture-in-picture and on-the-fly display of two Bible translations.", "website": "https://www.presentationmanager.com", "logo": "/logos/presentation-manager.png", "developer": "CreativelifeStyles", "founded": 1998, "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "one_time" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "US$200 one-time (Standard)", "notes": "Perpetual site licence (Standard US$200, Pro US$375, upgrade from v6 US$120); a downloadable demo is available, and low-budget churches can ask for a free licence." }, "platforms": [ "windows" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "backgrounds": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "images": true, "youtube": false }, "sources": { "camera": true, "timers": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": "partial", "bible_translations": true, "side_by_side": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true, "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.library": "The Professional package includes over 500 songs, and songs can be added without limit; a built-in editor handles formatting.", "songs.backgrounds": "The Professional package includes over 100 video backgrounds, and text can be shown over movies.", "bible.builtin": "Public-domain Bibles are included and more are available from pmBible.com.", "bible.licensed": "The Professional package includes KJV, NIV, NKJV, NRSV, NASB, ESV and Amplified; the Standard package has less data.", "slides.powerpoint": "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.", "media.video": "Movies and DVDs play on one or both screens, with movie-in-movie and picture-in-picture; some formats need codecs.", "media.youtube": "The FAQ advises downloading and converting online videos, so they are not played directly.", "sources.camera": "Text can be overlaid on live video from webcams or capture cards.", "sources.timers": "Countdown timer added in release 7.319.", "sources.messages": "A Nursery Alert box displays numbers or messages during worship.", "multilingual.ui": "The changelog mentions multi-language selection with not all translations complete.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Two Bible translations, including different languages, can be shown at once and switched on the fly.", "outputs.multiple": "Different presentations can be shown on two projectors at once (triple monitor support).", "connectivity.offline": "An internet connection is only needed for optional RSS feeds and remote data or playlist access." }, "sources": [ "https://www.presentationmanager.com", "https://www.presentationmanager.com/features.html", "https://www.presentationmanager.com/frequent-questions.html", "https://www.presentationmanager.com/pricing.html", "https://www.presentationmanager.com/compare-to-powerpoint.html", "https://www.presentationmanager.com/download.html", "http://www.creativelifehosting.com/downloads/Synapx/PMChangelog.txt", "https://www.sourceforge.net/software/product/Presentation-Manager" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "presentation-manager", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/presentation-manager/" }, { "name": "Proclaim", "tagline": "Cloud-synced church presentation software from Logos (formerly Faithlife).", "description": "Proclaim is a church presentation application from Logos (formerly Faithlife). Presentations are stored in the cloud and can be edited by multiple team members from a browser or mobile app, then presented from a Windows or Mac computer, where schedules are kept locally for offline use. It includes scripture lookup, SongSelect import, CCLI reporting, NDI and SDI output, MIDI, confidence monitors and live streaming. One subscription covers unlimited installs and collaborators.", "website": "https://proclaim.logos.com/", "logo": "/logos/proclaim.png", "developer": "Logos (formerly Faithlife)", "headquarters": "United States", "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "subscription" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "$269.99/year", "pricing_url": "https://proclaim.logos.com/pricing", "notes": "One subscription per church covers unlimited installs and collaborators; media libraries are available as higher tiers. A 14-day free trial is offered without a credit card. Plans are Proclaim ($269.99/year), Pro ($399.99/year) and Pro + Partner Media ($999.99/year)." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "web", "ios", "android" ], "deployment": [ "desktop", "cloud" ], "output_note": "Presenting runs in the Windows or Mac desktop app; the web and mobile apps are for editing and remote control. A free signage app runs on Fire TV, Apple TV or a web browser.", "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "auto_import": true, "chords": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "keynote": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "timers": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": false, "song_libraries": true }, "software_integrations": { "planning_center": true }, "hardware": { "midi": true, "stream_deck": true }, "automation": { "api": false, "scripting": false }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true, "sdi": true }, "streaming": { "rtmp": false, "youtube": false, "facebook": false, "recording": "partial" }, "tv_output": { "apple_tv": true, "fire_tv": true }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": true, "offline": true, "remote_control": true, "collaboration": true, "web_native": "partial" } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Song databases from EasyWorship 6/7 can be imported directly; other programs can export lyrics for import.", "songs.auto_import": "Lyrics can be imported from SongSelect, Hymnbase or MultiTracks.com.", "songs.chords": "Chord progressions come in from MultiTracks.com and can be shown on the confidence monitor.", "songs.backgrounds": "1,000+ free motions and stills on every plan; Pro and Partner tiers add larger media libraries.", "bible.builtin": "60+ Bible versions are included on every plan.", "slides.powerpoint": "PowerPoint files can be imported; on Windows control can also be handed over to PowerPoint.", "slides.keynote": "On a Mac with Keynote installed, Keynote files are imported as static image slideshows.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface is English only, though slide text can be in other languages.", "hardware.midi": "MIDI in/out, including MIDI over Wi-Fi with tools like Ableton Live.", "hardware.stream_deck": "Elgato Stream Deck is supported in Proclaim 3.2 and later.", "automation.api": "The vendor's ProPresenter comparison names scripting/API control as something ProPresenter has and Proclaim does not focus on.", "automation.scripting": "The vendor's ProPresenter comparison names scripting/API control as something ProPresenter has and Proclaim does not focus on.", "outputs.multiple": "Up to 8 virtual screens can send different content to lobby, overflow, nursery and livestream.", "outputs.stage_display": "Configurable confidence monitor outputs with stage messages; multiple confidence monitors are supported.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Alpha keying is supported, and picture-in-picture shows slides over a transparent background.", "streaming.rtmp": "For YouTube or Facebook Live the vendor recommends sending NDI or SDI output to a tool such as OBS.", "streaming.recording": "Built-in recording is aimed at producing and publishing sermon podcasts.", "tv_output.apple_tv": "A free Digital Signage app runs on Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or any web browser for lobby screens.", "tv_output.fire_tv": "A free Digital Signage app runs on Apple TV, Fire TV Stick or any web browser for lobby screens.", "software_integrations.planning_center": "Service plans can be imported from Planning Center Services (requires edit permissions).", "connectivity.collaboration": "Team members edit presentations together with real-time cloud sync; web and mobile editing requires Proclaim Pro.", "connectivity.offline": "Schedules are stored locally so going live does not require internet; some features (signals, importing third-party content, embedded content) need a connection.", "connectivity.web_native": "Presentations can be created and edited in a browser with Proclaim Pro, but presenting requires the desktop app.", "connectivity.remote_control": "Remote control apps for iOS and Android are included in every plan." }, "docs_url": "https://support.proclaim.logos.com/", "news_feeds": [ "https://www.logos.com/grow/tag/proclaim/feed/" ], "release_feeds": [ "https://github.com/Faithlife/ProclaimReleaseNotes/commits/gh-pages.atom" ], "release_notes_url": "https://faithlife.github.io/ProclaimReleaseNotes/", "sources": [ "https://proclaim.logos.com/", "https://proclaim.logos.com/pricing", "https://proclaim.logos.com/whats-new", "https://proclaim.logos.com/comparison/propresenter", "https://www.logos.com/grow/does-proclaim-work-offline/", "https://support.proclaim.logos.com/hc/en-us/articles/19864188689037-Confidence-Monitor", "https://support.proclaim.logos.com/hc/en-us/articles/19864456647309-Import-a-Service-Plan-from-Planning-Center-Online", "https://support.proclaim.logos.com/hc/en-us/articles/19864411484557-How-do-I-export-song-lyrics-from-other-sofware", "https://support.proclaim.logos.com/hc/en-us/articles/19864460453133", "https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1331043" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "proclaim", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/proclaim/" }, { "name": "ProPresenter", "tagline": "Live presentation and production software for worship services, events and broadcast.", "description": "ProPresenter is a desktop presentation application from Renewed Vision used for lyrics, scripture, media and slides in churches, live events and broadcast. It supports up to eight independent outputs, customizable stage screens, NDI/SDI output and MIDI/DMX control. New licences are sold only as subscriptions, which include the remote control apps and cloud sync of presentations between machines.", "website": "https://renewedvision.com/propresenter/", "logo": "/logos/propresenter.svg", "developer": "Renewed Vision", "headquarters": "United States", "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "subscription" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "$289/year (one seat)", "pricing_url": "https://support.renewedvision.com/hc/en-us/articles/35579747176083-Renewed-Vision-Pricing-and-Renewal-Process", "notes": "Subscription only for new users. Additional seats are discounted on annual plans; legacy licence holders get discounted renewal pricing. Some Bible translations are sold separately." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": true, "chords": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": "addon" }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "keynote": "partial", "animations": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "screen_share": true, "web": true, "timers": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "bible_translations": true, "side_by_side": true, "non_latin": true }, "software_integrations": { "planning_center": true }, "hardware": { "midi": true, "dmx": true, "stream_deck": true }, "automation": { "api": true, "scripting": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true, "sdi": true }, "streaming": { "rtmp": true, "youtube": true, "facebook": true, "recording": true }, "tv_output": { "apple_tv": "addon", "android_tv": "addon" }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": true, "offline": true, "remote_control": true, "collaboration": "partial", "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "bible.builtin": "130+ translations in 25+ languages are available in the Bible module.", "bible.licensed": "Some translations are sold separately.", "slides.powerpoint": "Since 21.2, .pptx files can be imported natively as editable presentations without PowerPoint installed.", "slides.keynote": "Keynote files are not converted; on Mac they are triggered from a playlist and Keynote takes over the output.", "slides.animations": "The native PowerPoint importer keeps simple builds and transitions; emphasis and some other animations are not supported.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Separate key/fill outputs are available for broadcast graphics.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "Songs triggered from presentations with a CCLI number can be auto-reported once SongSelect is signed in.", "songs.auto_import": "Requires a SongSelect subscription and CCLI licence.", "songs.chords": "Chord charts can be shown on stage screens (e.g. from Planning Center or MultiTracks).", "software_integrations.planning_center": "Planning Center Services plans can be added as playlists; requires a separate Planning Center subscription.", "outputs.multiple": "Up to 8 unique outputs; multiple computers can be linked with Network Link.", "automation.api": "Public network API (OpenAPI spec) introduced in ProPresenter 7.9; older TCP/IP control also exists.", "automation.scripting": "Macros run multi-step action sequences from a slide, a device or on demand.", "hardware.stream_deck": "Official Elgato Stream Deck plugin since 7.9; Bitfocus Companion also has a ProPresenter module.", "sources.screen_share": "AirCast (added in 18) receives AirPlay screens and audio as inputs.", "sources.web": "Web pages can be shown as a web fill on slides.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Multiple translations can be shown on one slide using a theme with one text box per translation.", "streaming.rtmp": "The Capture feature streams any output over RTMP, records it to disk, or both; Resi streaming is also supported.", "tv_output.apple_tv": "Via ProDisplay (separate per-screen subscription), which runs on Apple TV and select Google TV devices.", "tv_output.android_tv": "Via ProDisplay on select Google TV devices (separate per-screen subscription).", "connectivity.cloud_sync": "ProPresenter Cloud syncs playlists, media and settings between machines.", "connectivity.collaboration": "ProPresenter Cloud (beta in 22) lets others prepare playlists and make mid-service changes while an operator presents.", "connectivity.remote_control": "ProPresenter Remote app is included with an active subscription." }, "docs_url": "https://support.renewedvision.com/", "release_notes_url": "https://renewedvision.com/propresenter/download", "sources": [ "https://renewedvision.com/propresenter/", "https://renewedvision.com/propresenter/download", "https://renewedvision.com/prodisplay", "https://support.renewedvision.com/hc/en-us/articles/35579747176083-Renewed-Vision-Pricing-and-Renewal-Process", "https://support.renewedvision.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041815033-Importing-from-SongSelect", "https://support.renewedvision.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408670102419-Using-Planning-Center-with-ProPresenter", "https://support.renewedvision.com/hc/en-us/articles/45377042213011-Importing-PowerPoint-files-Natively-within-ProPresenter", "https://support.renewedvision.com/hc/en-us/articles/5284750340371-Setting-Up-The-ProPresenter-Stream-Deck-Plugin", "https://support.renewedvision.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041814253", "https://renewedvision.com/blog/?p=214223", "https://renewedvision.com/tutorials/using-bibles-and-multi-translation-scripture-in-propresenter-7", "https://learn.renewedvision.com/propresenter6/the-features-of-propresenter/powerpoint-and-keynote/importing-keynote-files", "https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/491798/renewed-vision-releases-public-api-for-propresenter" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "propresenter", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/propresenter/" }, { "name": "Quelea", "tagline": "Free, open-source Java-based projection software for churches.", "description": "Quelea is a free, open-source church projection program written in Java (JavaFX). It displays songs, Bible passages, images, videos, PDFs, websites and PowerPoint presentations from an order of service, and includes a stage view with chords, notices, countdown timers and audio recording. Lyrics can be pushed to phones over the local network, and a mobile remote lets another device control the projection. The latest stable release is 2024.0 (February 2024); development activity in the repository has continued since.", "website": "https://quelea.org", "logo": "/logos/quelea.png", "developer": "Quelea project (volunteer community)", "status": "maintenance", "status_note": "Last stable release 2024.0 on 2 February 2024; occasional commits were still made in 2026.", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-3.0-or-later", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/quelea-projection/Quelea", "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "output_note": "Mobile Lyrics can be viewed in any web browser on the local network.", "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": "partial", "chords": true, "backgrounds": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "pdf": true, "animations": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": true }, "sources": { "web": true, "timers": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "song_libraries": true, "bilingual_display": true }, "software_integrations": { "planning_center": true }, "automation": { "api": "partial" }, "outputs": { "stage_display": true, "web_output": "partial" }, "connectivity": { "offline": true, "remote_control": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Imports from EasyWorship, ProPresenter, MediaShout, OpenLP, OpenSong, SongBeamer, VideoPsalm, ZionWorx, SongPro, Sunday Plus, EasySlides and more, plus Elvanto plans.", "songs.import_text": "Plain-text song files (with optional ChordPro chords) can be imported, and lyrics can be typed or pasted into the song editor.", "songs.auto_import": "Imports downloaded SongSelect USR files; no direct online SongSelect connection.", "songs.chords": "Songs can hold chord lines, which can be transposed, printed and shown on the stage view.", "songs.backgrounds": "Themes can use a video as the background.", "bible.builtin": "KJV, ASV, RSV and NET Bibles ship with Quelea; further Bibles use the Zefania XML format.", "slides.powerpoint": "Displays PowerPoint and PDF files, optionally driving an installed PowerPoint on Windows.", "slides.animations": "Animations only play when Quelea is set to use an installed PowerPoint (Windows).", "sources.web": "Websites can be displayed, with documented limitations.", "sources.messages": "Notices scroll across the projected display a set number of times.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface is translated into over 20 languages.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "A song translation can be shown together with the default lyrics.", "software_integrations.planning_center": "Imports schedules from Planning Center Online.", "automation.api": "The Mobile Remote HTTP server exposes endpoints (next, previous, lyrics, schedule, search) but is not documented as a public API.", "outputs.web_output": "Mobile Lyrics shows the current lyrics as a web page on the local network.", "connectivity.remote_control": "Web-based Mobile Remote and a Quelea Mobile Remote app." }, "languages": [ "English", "German", "Spanish", "Swedish", "Czech", "Hungarian", "Norwegian", "Dutch", "Lithuanian", "Portuguese" ], "docs_url": "https://quelea-projection.github.io/docs/", "community_url": "https://quelea.discourse.group/", "sources": [ "https://quelea.org/", "https://github.com/quelea-projection/Quelea", "https://github.com/quelea-projection/Quelea/releases", "https://quelea-projection.github.io/docs/", "https://github.com/quelea-projection/Quelea/tree/master/Quelea/src/main/java/org/quelea/services/importexport", "https://github.com/quelea-projection/Quelea/blob/master/Quelea/languages/gb.lang", "https://github.com/quelea-projection/Quelea/tree/master/Quelea/bibles", "https://github.com/quelea-projection/Quelea/blob/master/Quelea/src/main/java/org/quelea/server/RemoteControlServer.java" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "quelea", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/quelea/" }, { "name": "SoftProjector", "tagline": "Free, open-source projection software for songs, Bible verses, announcements and media.", "description": "SoftProjector is a free, open-source church projection program written in C++ with Qt. It shows songs, Bible verses (up to six versions at once), announcements, picture slideshows and media files on a second screen. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. The most recent tagged release is 2.2 from November 2017; a Qt 6 migration was merged into the repository in 2025.", "website": "http://softprojector.org/", "logo": "/logos/softprojector.png", "developer": "Vladislav Kobzar and contributors", "status": "maintenance", "status_note": "Last tagged release v2.2 on 8 November 2017; the most recent repository commit (Qt 6 migration) is from September 2025.", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-3.0-only", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/SoftProjector/softprojector", "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": "partial" }, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "song_libraries": true, "bible_translations": true, "side_by_side": true, "non_latin": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_text": "Songs are typed or pasted into the song editor; songbooks import only from SoftProjector's own .sps format.", "songs.auto_import": "Ready-made songbooks (and Bibles and themes) can be downloaded from a list hosted on softprojector.org; there is no SongSelect import.", "bible.builtin": "KJV, Russian Synodal and Ukrainian Bibles were bundled, and more can be downloaded from softprojector.org or imported from Unbound Bible files.", "sources.messages": "Custom announcements can be shown on screen.", "media.images": "Picture slideshows can be created and shown.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface is available in English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, Czech and Armenian.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Up to three Bible versions can be shown on one screen (six across two screens).", "multilingual.non_latin": "Cyrillic and Armenian text are supported; right-to-left scripts are not documented.", "outputs.multiple": "A second display screen can be configured alongside the main projector screen." }, "sources": [ "http://softprojector.org/", "https://github.com/SoftProjector/softprojector", "https://github.com/SoftProjector/softprojector/releases", "https://github.com/SoftProjector/softprojector/blob/master/help/features.html", "https://github.com/SoftProjector/softprojector/blob/master/src/sources/managedatadialog.cpp", "https://github.com/SoftProjector/softprojector/blob/master/src/sources/softprojector.cpp", "https://github.com/SoftProjector/softprojector/tree/master/src/translations" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "softprojector", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/softprojector/" }, { "name": "SongBeamer", "tagline": "German worship presentation software for songs, Bible texts and media, sold as a one-time licence.", "description": "SongBeamer is a worship presentation program from Germany for projecting song lyrics, Bible passages, images, videos and short messages. It offers full-text search across songs and Bible texts, chord display, PowerPoint integration, an optional stage view with countdown, NDI output and MIDI/OSC control. It runs on Windows, with a newer macOS version that does not yet have the full feature set. Licences are one-time purchases that include a year of updates.", "website": "https://www.songbeamer.de/", "developer": "Sebastian Zierer and RDD", "headquarters": "Germany", "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "one_time" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "€124 one-time (single computer)", "pricing_url": "https://www.songbeamer.de/bestellen.php", "notes": "Single-seat licence €124; church licence for up to 5 PCs €195; unlimited church licence €289 (prices include VAT). A licence covers both the Windows and macOS versions. Updates are free for one year after purchase; later updates are ordered separately. Songbooks and many Bible translations are sold separately. A demo version can be downloaded." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "auto_import": true, "chords": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": "addon" }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "pdf": true }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "web": true, "timers": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "song_libraries": true, "bible_translations": true, "bilingual_display": true, "side_by_side": true, "non_latin": "partial" }, "hardware": { "midi": true }, "automation": { "api": "partial", "scripting": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true, "remote_control": true, "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Separate importers for PowerPraise, PraiseMaster and PraiseBox songs, plus lyrics import from PowerPoint and CSV.", "songs.auto_import": "Songs (with chords) can be imported directly from CCLI SongSelect while the licence is entitled to updates.", "songs.chords": "Songs can be projected and printed with chords, with transposition.", "songs.backgrounds": "Images and videos can be used as song backgrounds.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "Optional automatic reporting to CCLI, added in version 6.0, available while entitled to updates; VG Musikedition reports can be exported too.", "bible.builtin": "Elberfelder 1905 is included, and free translations can be imported from Zefania XML.", "bible.licensed": "Modern German translations such as Luther 2017, Schlachter 2000 and BasisBibel are sold separately (€19-39 each).", "slides.powerpoint": "PowerPoint and LibreOffice files can be added to the schedule; requires PowerPoint, the PowerPoint Viewer or LibreOffice.", "media.youtube": "YouTube videos can be shown, including URLs with a start time.", "sources.camera": "Live video from a camera or capture device can be shown behind text.", "sources.web": "Web pages can be added to the schedule and displayed.", "sources.timers": "Countdowns and stopwatches, also shown on the stage view.", "sources.messages": "Spontaneous messages to the congregation can be shown over the presentation.", "multilingual.ui": "Interface in German and English.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Songs can hold up to 4 languages, shown together on screen.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Up to two Bible translations can be shown at once.", "multilingual.non_latin": "Unicode text such as Cyrillic is supported; the changelog notes right-to-left output (e.g. Arabic) is not yet fully correct.", "hardware.midi": "Control via MIDI and OSC.", "automation.api": "Remote control over the network via OSC; no HTTP or WebSocket API is documented.", "automation.scripting": "SongBeamer Script macros can be run from menus or added to the schedule.", "outputs.multiple": "A presentation can also be shown on a third monitor (beta).", "outputs.lower_thirds": "NDI output has its own formatting and an optional background colour for keying.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "Text output to OBS Studio and other software via NDI or a text file.", "connectivity.remote_control": "SongBeamer Remote app for iPhone and iPad." }, "languages": [ "German", "English" ], "community_url": "https://forum.songbeamer.de/", "release_feeds": [ "https://forum.songbeamer.de/app.php/feed/forum/7" ], "sources": [ "https://www.songbeamer.de/", "https://www.songbeamer.de/software.htm", "https://www.songbeamer.de/bestellen.php", "https://www.songbeamer.de/download.htm", "https://www.songbeamer.de/order_bible.htm", "https://www.songbeamer.com/" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "songbeamer", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/songbeamer/" }, { "name": "SongShow Plus", "tagline": "Windows worship presentation software with edition-based licences and optional subscriptions.", "description": "SongShow Plus is a Windows presentation application from R-Technics for song lyrics, scripture, sermon slides and media. It is sold as a one-time licence (currently only the Ultra edition) with optional yearly subscriptions that add upgrades and integrations such as SongSelect, Planning Center Online and Shift Worship, plus cloud sync and a browser-based mobile control app. Version 9.3 added support for CCLI auto-reporting.", "website": "https://www.songshowplus.com/", "logo": "/logos/songshow-plus.png", "developer": "R-Technics, Inc.", "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "one_time", "subscription" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "$249 one-time (Ultra edition, special price)", "pricing_url": "https://www.songshowplus.com/store", "notes": "Ultra edition is listed at $249 (special price, normally $549), including the first year of the Bronze subscription. Basic and Pro editions are listed as unavailable. Yearly subscriptions: Bronze $180, Silver $240, Platinum $450. Each projection computer needs a projection licence (first included); Bible translations beyond ASV, KJV and WEB are $25 per plug-in per machine. A free evaluation copy is available." }, "platforms": [ "windows" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "auto_import": "addon", "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": "addon" }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "animations": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "web": true, "timers": true, "messages": true }, "software_integrations": { "planning_center": "addon" }, "automation": { "ai": "addon" }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true, "sdi": true }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": "addon", "offline": true, "remote_control": "addon", "collaboration": "addon", "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "bible.builtin": "ASV, KJV and WEB are included.", "bible.licensed": "Translations such as NIV, ESV, NKJV and NLT are $25 plug-ins per machine.", "songs.auto_import": "Requires the Bronze (or higher) subscription plus a separate SongSelect subscription.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "CCLI auto-reporting added in version 9.3.", "songs.backgrounds": "Motion backgrounds with real-time effects and rendered visualizations; Shift Worship media can be imported with a separate subscription.", "slides.powerpoint": "PowerPoint presentations can be imported step by step, as images or as video files.", "slides.animations": "Importing PowerPoint as video can keep animations; SongShow's own slides have transitions and animations.", "media.youtube": "Web pages, including YouTube videos, can be presented.", "sources.camera": "Live video (IMAG) with text and graphic overlays.", "sources.timers": "Customizable countdown timers (Pro edition and above).", "sources.messages": "Instant Message shows nursery alerts and other messages (Pro edition and above).", "software_integrations.planning_center": "Requires the Bronze (or higher) subscription plus a Planning Center subscription.", "automation.ai": "Optional image indexing with Microsoft/Azure Computer Vision requires the Silver subscription.", "outputs.multiple": "Multi-display support (up to six display windows since 9.1) is part of the Ultra edition.", "outputs.stage_display": "One or more customizable stage outputs are part of the Ultra edition.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Output windows can be configured as synchronized lower-third layouts.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "NDI streaming (added in 9.1) is part of the Ultra edition.", "broadcast_video.sdi": "Blackmagic DeckLink output can be assigned to any display window.", "connectivity.cloud_sync": "SongShow Sync requires the Silver subscription.", "connectivity.remote_control": "Mobile Control (a progressive web app) requires the Silver subscription.", "connectivity.collaboration": "SongShow Drive media sharing and the web-based SongShow Builder require the Silver subscription." }, "release_notes_url": "https://www.songshowplus.com/whatsnew", "sources": [ "https://www.songshowplus.com/", "https://www.songshowplus.com/store", "https://www.songshowplus.com/whatsnew" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "songshow-plus", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/songshow-plus/" }, { "name": "TheOpenPresenter", "tagline": "Open-source, browser-based presenter you can run and control from any device.", "description": "TheOpenPresenter is a modular, open-source presentation platform built for smaller venues such as churches, community halls and conferences. Content is managed in the browser and any device that can open a web page can act as an output screen or a remote. Features are delivered as plugins (lyrics, Bible, slides, video, timers, audio recording and more), and multiple people can collaborate on the same presentation in real time. A hosted version is free for small churches and select non-profits, and an offline desktop app (TheOpenPresenter Studio) is available.", "website": "https://theopenpresenter.com", "logo": "/logos/theopenpresenter.png", "developer": "TheOpenPresenter", "headquarters": "United Kingdom", "founded": 2024, "status": "active", "open_source": true, "license": "AGPL-3.0-only", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/Vija02/TheOpenPresenter", "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false, "notes": "The hosted version is free for small churches and select non-profits; the code can be self-hosted." }, "platforms": [ "web", "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "cloud", "desktop", "self_hosted" ], "output_note": "Any device with a modern web browser can be used as an output screen or remote.", "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_text": true, "auto_import": true, "chords": true, "backgrounds": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": "partial" }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "google_slides": true, "canva": true, "pdf": true, "animations": true }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": true }, "sources": { "screen_share": true, "web": true, "timers": true, "interaction": true }, "multilingual": { "song_libraries": "partial", "bible_translations": true }, "software_integrations": { "planning_center": true, "churchsuite": true }, "automation": { "plugins": true, "ai": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true, "web_output": true }, "tv_output": { "apple_tv": false, "android_tv": true, "fire_tv": true }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": true, "offline": true, "remote_control": true, "collaboration": true, "web_native": true } }, "feature_notes": { "sources.interaction": "Slido polls and Q&A can be shown through the Slido plugin.", "automation.ai": "AI formats pasted lyrics into sections and slides.", "automation.plugins": "Features are built as plugins on a modular architecture.", "connectivity.offline": "Offline use is provided by the TheOpenPresenter Studio desktop app (stable on Windows, alpha on macOS).", "bible.builtin": "Over a thousand freely licensed translations are available through the Beblia and Free Use Bible API catalogues.", "slides.animations": "PowerPoint imports keep their slideshow data so animations play click by click.", "software_integrations.planning_center": "Setlists can be imported from Planning Center.", "software_integrations.churchsuite": "Setlists can be imported from ChurchSuite.", "tv_output.android_tv": "TheOpenPresenter TV app for Android TV; a Fire TV (Vega OS) version is also built.", "bible.licensed": "Licensed translations can be used, but the church has to upload them.", "sources.web": "Web pages can be shown, but interacting with them isn't supported yet; use screen share instead.", "multilingual.song_libraries": "Songs in any language work, but the automatic import sources have few non-English songs so far.", "songs.auto_import": "Songs can be pulled from MyWorshipList." }, "docs_url": "https://docs.theopenpresenter.com", "news_feeds": [ "https://theopenpresenter.com/rss.xml" ], "sources": [ "https://github.com/Vija02/TheOpenPresenter", "https://theopenpresenter.com" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-05", "slug": "theopenpresenter", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/theopenpresenter/" }, { "name": "VerseVIEW", "tagline": "Free Bible and song presentation software focused on Indian and multilingual congregations.", "description": "VerseVIEW is a free (proprietary) Bible and song lyrics presentation program for Windows and macOS, started in 2006 to show Bible verses in English and Malayalam side by side. It displays Bible text in a choice of two languages and comes with large song databases in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and other languages, many with English transliteration and chords. It includes a stage view, a browser-based remote and a lower-third output for use with livestream software such as OBS. Companion songbook and Bible apps are available for Android and iOS.", "website": "http://verseview.info/vv/", "logo": "/logos/verseview.png", "developer": "VerseVIEW", "founded": 2006, "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos", "linux" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_text": true, "chords": true, "backgrounds": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "media": { "video": true, "images": true }, "multilingual": { "song_libraries": true, "bible_translations": true, "side_by_side": true, "non_latin": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": true, "lower_thirds": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true, "remote_control": true } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.library": "Bundled databases of 3,000+ Malayalam songs (with transliteration), 1,000+ Hindi songs and lyrics in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Arabic, Spanish and Russian.", "songs.import_text": "Pasted lyrics are split into slides by blank lines.", "songs.chords": "Chords with transposition and a number system were added in VerseVIEW 10.1 to 10.3.", "songs.backgrounds": "A video background ships with the installation.", "bible.builtin": "Bible databases in 40+ languages; Zefania XML Bibles can be imported.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Verses can be shown in primary and secondary languages at once.", "multilingual.non_latin": "Unicode Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Arabic and Khmer texts are available.", "media.video": "Video and still media playback was added in VerseVIEW 10.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "An additional lower-third output can be layered in OBS or fed to video mixers; lower-third themes can also be served over the network.", "outputs.multiple": "Main presentation plus stage view, AUX screen and lower-third outputs.", "connectivity.remote_control": "Any device with a web browser can control Bible and scheduled song presentation." }, "news_feeds": [ "http://verseview.info/vv/feed/" ], "release_notes_url": "http://verseview.info/vv/2024/01/15/verseview-10-release-notes/", "sources": [ "http://verseview.info/vv/", "http://verseview.info/vv/downloads/", "http://verseview.info/vv/2024/01/15/verseview-10-release-notes/", "http://verseview.info/vv/features/", "http://verseview.info/vv/history/", "http://verseview.info/vv/about/", "http://verseview.info/vv/2022/11/19/faq-on-using-verseview-with-obs/", "http://verseview.info/vv/2023/04/06/arabic-song-database-for-verseview/" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "verseview", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/verseview/" }, { "name": "VideoPsalm", "tagline": "Free Windows presentation software for lyrics, Bible verses and media.", "description": "VideoPsalm is a free church presentation program for Windows. It presents song lyrics (with chords and transposition), Bible verses from a large catalogue of downloadable translations, images, videos, PowerPoint and PDF files, web pages and timers, organised into an agenda. It can run portably from a USB drive and store data in a cloud-synced folder. It is freeware; no source code license is published.", "website": "https://videopsalm.org", "logo": "/logos/videopsalm.png", "developer": "VideoPsalm", "founded": 2011, "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "auto_import": "partial", "chords": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "keynote": false, "pdf": true, "animations": true }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "web": true, "timers": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "song_libraries": true, "bible_translations": true, "bilingual_display": true, "side_by_side": true }, "outputs": { "stage_display": true }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": "partial", "offline": true, "remote_control": false } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Described as compatible with OpenSong and ProPresenter song files.", "songs.auto_import": "Downloaded SongSelect .usr song files can be added to the agenda; songs can also be fetched from an expandable online song library.", "songs.chords": "Chords over lyrics with transposition and capo; ChordPro notation is supported.", "songs.backgrounds": "Video loops can be played under lyrics.", "bible.builtin": "Over 3,000 Bible translations in 1,900+ languages can be downloaded and added.", "slides.keynote": "Windows-only; PowerPoint, PDF, Word and LibreOffice documents are listed but not Keynote.", "slides.animations": "Animations inside PowerPoint slides can be stepped through.", "sources.camera": "A live video feed can be used as a lyrics background.", "sources.timers": "Clock, countdown and stopwatch.", "multilingual.ui": "The interface is translatable and available in 28+ languages.", "multilingual.side_by_side": "Bilingual display of songs and Bible verses on one slide.", "connectivity.remote_control": "A Wi-Fi remote and mobile app are listed as \"coming soon\" on the features page.", "connectivity.cloud_sync": "Data can be kept in a third-party cloud folder (pCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive); there is no built-in sync service." }, "release_notes_url": "https://videopsalm.org/list-of-changes/", "sources": [ "https://videopsalm.org/", "https://videopsalm.org/features/", "https://myvideopsalm.weebly.com/blog/add-a-songselect-ccli-usr-song-directly-into-the-agenda", "https://www.capterra.fr/software/170174/videopsalm" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "videopsalm", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/videopsalm/" }, { "name": "WordsLive", "tagline": "Free, open-source Windows projection software for lyrics, videos and presentations.", "description": "WordsLive is a free, open-source worship projection program for Windows, created as a successor to the discontinued Powerpraise and natively supporting its songs and portfolios. It presents songs from a central full-text-searchable library alongside videos, music, PowerPoint and LibreOffice presentations, PDF documents and images, and supports chord display with transposition. Songs can be imported from SongSelect, SongBeamer, OpenSong, OpenLyrics and ChordPro formats. The software is still labelled beta and is maintained by a small volunteer team.", "website": "http://wordslive.org/en/", "logo": "/logos/words-live.png", "developer": "WordsLive project", "headquarters": "Germany", "founded": 2013, "status": "active", "open_source": true, "license": "GPL-3.0", "source_code_url": "https://github.com/Boddlnagg/WordsLive", "pricing": { "models": [ "free" ], "free_trial": false }, "platforms": [ "windows" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "auto_import": "partial", "chords": true, "backgrounds": "partial", "ccli_reporting": "partial" }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "pdf": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "messages": "partial" }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "song_libraries": true, "bilingual_display": true }, "connectivity": { "offline": true, "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Native Powerpraise songs and portfolios; songs can also be imported from SongBeamer, OpenSong, OpenLyrics and ChordPro files.", "songs.auto_import": "Songs can be imported from SongSelect files or text copied to the clipboard; there is no direct online search.", "songs.chords": "Chords can be shown with the lyrics and transposed automatically.", "songs.backgrounds": "Background images for slides, songs or the whole service; background videos are experimental.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "Songs can be stored with CCLI numbers, and a command opens CCLI Online Reporting in the browser for the selected songs.", "slides.powerpoint": "PowerPoint (ppt, pptx) and OpenDocument (odp) presentations require Microsoft PowerPoint, the PowerPoint Viewer 2007 or LibreOffice/OpenOffice Impress to be installed.", "slides.pdf": "PDF and XPS documents are supported (experimental).", "media.video": "Additional formats are supported if VLC is installed and enabled.", "media.images": "Photos can be compiled into an optionally timer-controlled slide show.", "sources.messages": "An additional notification for the audience can be shown during a presentation (experimental).", "multilingual.ui": "Interface in English and German.", "multilingual.bilingual_display": "Songs can carry a translation, shown alongside the main language or on its own." }, "languages": [ "German", "English" ], "docs_url": "http://wordslive.org/en/manual/", "sources": [ "http://wordslive.org/en/", "http://wordslive.org/en/features.html", "https://github.com/Boddlnagg/WordsLive", "https://github.com/Boddlnagg/WordsLive/releases", "https://github.com/Boddlnagg/WordsLive/tree/master/WordsLive.Core/Songs/IO", "https://github.com/Boddlnagg/WordsLive/blob/master/WordsLive/Resources/Resource.resx" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "words-live", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/words-live/" }, { "name": "WorshipTools Presenter", "tagline": "Free church presentation app with cloud sync and paid tiers for multi-screen features.", "description": "Presenter is the church presentation app in the WorshipTools suite, which was previously known as Worship Extreme. It runs on Windows and macOS, syncs songs, media and cue lists across computers through the cloud, and runs locally without an internet connection once synced. The free tier includes lyrics, built-in Bibles and SongSelect import with unlimited installs; stage display, the mobile remote and multiple output screens require a paid Pro plan.", "website": "https://worshiptools.com/presenter", "logo": "/logos/worshiptools-presenter.svg", "developer": "WorshipTools (Blue Circle Lab LLC)", "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "freemium", "subscription" ], "free_trial": false, "pricing_url": "https://www.worshiptools.com/pricing", "notes": "Free forever tier with unlimited installs and no watermark. Pro adds stage display, mobile remote and multiple outputs; Pro Plus adds unlimited motion graphics and templates and simultaneous Presenter sessions. Prices were not shown on the pricing page at the time of verification." }, "platforms": [ "windows", "macos" ], "deployment": [ "desktop", "cloud" ], "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "import_other": true, "auto_import": true, "chords": true, "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": true }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": "addon" }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true, "keynote": true, "google_slides": true, "animations": "partial" }, "media": { "video": true, "audio": true, "images": true, "youtube": true }, "sources": { "camera": true, "web": true, "timers": true, "messages": true }, "multilingual": { "ui": true, "bible_translations": true, "non_latin": true }, "software_integrations": { "planning_center": true, "worshiptools": true }, "hardware": { "midi": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": "addon", "stage_display": "addon", "lower_thirds": true }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "cloud_sync": true, "offline": true, "remote_control": "addon", "collaboration": true, "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "songs.import_other": "Lyrics can be imported from EasyWorship 7, OpenLP, ProPresenter 6/7, MediaShout (Windows) and others.", "songs.auto_import": "Lyrics, chords and lyric videos can be imported from CCLI SongSelect and Loop Community on all tiers.", "songs.chords": "ChordPro chords from SongSelect or Loop Community appear on the stage display and can be transposed; requires SongSelect Premium.", "songs.backgrounds": "Free and Pro include one motion graphic per month; Pro Plus has unlimited access to 500+ motion loops.", "bible.builtin": "45+ free translations in many languages are included on all tiers; custom XML Bibles can also be imported.", "bible.licensed": "Translations such as NIV, ESV, NKJV and NLT can be purchased from the WorshipTools account page.", "slides.keynote": "Keynote import is macOS only and requires Keynote to be installed.", "slides.google_slides": "Google Slides presentations can be imported and re-synced after changes.", "slides.animations": "PowerPoint is converted to static images; the \"Launch with PowerPoint\" option (Windows only) keeps animations and transitions.", "media.youtube": "YouTube and Vimeo videos can be played as Web Video items (needs internet).", "sources.camera": "A camera or capture feed can be used as the background of any item to overlay lyrics or scripture (documented for the legacy version).", "sources.web": "Web Page service items show most external websites.", "sources.messages": "Alerts can be sent to the audience screen and the stage display.", "multilingual.ui": "Interface available in English, German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and French.", "software_integrations.planning_center": "Planning Center Services plans can be imported and re-synced (documented for the legacy version).", "software_integrations.worshiptools": "Services from WorshipTools Planning and charts from WorshipTools Charts sync with Presenter.", "hardware.midi": "MIDI mapping to control service items, over USB/5-pin or a network session; MIDI Out is also listed.", "outputs.multiple": "Requires a Pro plan; unlimited outputs, each with its own layout (audience, stage, livestream lyrics).", "outputs.stage_display": "Requires a Pro plan; companion stage display app for iPhone, iPad and Android.", "outputs.lower_thirds": "Lower-third lyrics templates are offered for livestream outputs.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "Outputs can be sent over the network as NDI.", "connectivity.remote_control": "Requires a Pro plan; remote app for iPhone, iPad and Android.", "connectivity.collaboration": "Multiple users can work on presentations from one account; simultaneous Presenter sessions require Pro Plus.", "connectivity.offline": "Offline mode runs existing and new services; YouTube and SongSelect import need a connection." }, "docs_url": "https://www.worshiptools.com/", "release_notes_url": "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/presenter/download/change-log", "sources": [ "https://worshiptools.com/presenter", "https://www.worshiptools.com/pricing", "https://www.worshiptools.com/compare/propresenter", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/222-import-from-other-programs", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/221-google-slides", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/207-import-ppt-keynote", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/196-web-videos", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/35-live-feed-bg", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/177-pr-language", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/19-import-pco", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/173-bibles", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/189-midi-mapping", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/204-import-lyrics", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/224-chords-stage-display", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/183-presenter-offline", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/215-alerts", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/217-countdown", "https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/docs/188-additional-screens", "https://faith.tools/app/worshiptools" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "worshiptools-presenter", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/worshiptools-presenter/" }, { "name": "ZionWorx", "tagline": "Subscription-based Windows worship presentation software with NDI outputs and a remote app.", "description": "ZionWorx is a Windows worship presentation program developed by Jubilate Software Ltd in Coventry, England. It presents songs, Bible passages from BibleGateway.com, PowerPoint files, images and video, and supports multiple independent NDI outputs and a mobile remote app. Version 4 is the current release; version 5 is in public beta with additions such as a stage display, SongSelect import, CCLI reporting and a web remote. Pricing is tiered by country income level, and it is free in lower-income and persecuted-church countries.", "website": "https://zionworx.com", "logo": "/logos/zionworx.png", "developer": "Jubilate Software Ltd", "headquarters": "United Kingdom", "founded": 2002, "status": "active", "open_source": false, "pricing": { "models": [ "subscription" ], "free_trial": true, "starting_price": "From £9.50/month", "pricing_url": "https://zionworx.com/pricing/", "notes": "Purchasing-power-parity pricing - full price in high-income countries, 50% off in mid-income countries, free in low-income countries and countries on the Open Doors World Watch List. A licence covers installation on multiple PCs used by the team." }, "platforms": [ "windows" ], "deployment": [ "desktop" ], "output_note": "Runs on Mac hardware only via Parallels or Boot Camp; no native macOS version is planned.", "features": { "songs": { "library": true, "auto_import": "partial", "backgrounds": true, "ccli_reporting": "partial" }, "bible": { "builtin": true, "licensed": true }, "slides": { "powerpoint": true }, "media": { "video": true, "images": true }, "sources": { "camera": true }, "multilingual": { "bible_translations": true }, "outputs": { "multiple": true, "stage_display": "partial" }, "broadcast_video": { "ndi": true }, "connectivity": { "remote_control": true, "web_native": false } }, "feature_notes": { "bible.builtin": "230+ Bibles in over 70 languages are accessed through a BibleGateway.com connection.", "bible.licensed": "Translations available on BibleGateway.com can be used through the integration.", "slides.powerpoint": "Native PowerPoint integration; v5 reworks it for reliability. No Keynote or Google Slides support is mentioned.", "songs.backgrounds": "Motion backgrounds behind lyrics are supported.", "sources.camera": "Camera input is supported (a Windows camera app is offered); improved in v5.", "songs.ccli_reporting": "CCLI song reporting is new in v5, which is in beta until its release from December 2026.", "outputs.multiple": "Multiple outputs with dynamic text pagination; v5 adds synchronised outputs run by one operator.", "outputs.stage_display": "A stage display is new in v5, which is in beta until its release from December 2026.", "connectivity.remote_control": "ZionWorx Remote app for Android and iOS; v5 adds a web remote reached via QR code.", "broadcast_video.ndi": "Multiple independent live NDI outputs.", "songs.auto_import": "One-click SongSelect lyrics import is new in v5, which is in beta until its release from December 2026." }, "release_notes_url": "https://download.zionworx.com/zionworx/zw-release-notes-v4.txt", "sources": [ "https://zionworx.com/", "https://zionworx.com/pricing/", "https://zionworx.com/requirements/", "https://www.capterra.com/p/119450/ZionWorx/" ], "last_verified": "2026-11-04", "slug": "zionworx", "url": "https://presenterlist.org/software/zionworx/" } ] }