BibleShow

Name: BibleShow
Author: BibleShow

Free Windows software for displaying Bible verses, with NDI output and up to four screens.

Free
Unmaintained

Not actively maintained. 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.

Overview

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.

Supported platforms

Windows

Features

Supported Supported
Partial Partial
Paid add-on or tier Paid add-on / tier
Not supported Not supported
Unknown Unknown
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Content

Songs & lyrics Not supported: Bible-only presenter; songs and general presentations are not handled.
- Song library Not supported
- Import from other presentation software Not supported
- Paste or import plain-text lyrics Not supported
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Not supported
- Chord charts for musicians Not supported
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Not supported
- CCLI usage reporting Not supported
Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: Ships with the King James Version; 180+ free Bible modules in over 60 languages can be downloaded from within the app.
- Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Unknown
Slides & presentations Not supported
- PowerPoint Not supported
- Keynote Not supported
- Google Slides Not supported
- Canva Not supported
- PDF Not supported
- Plays slide animations & transitions Not supported
Media Supported
- Video playback Unknown
- Audio playback Unknown
- Images Supported: Background images with adjustable effects behind the scripture text.
- YouTube / online video Unknown
Inputs & other sources Partial
- Live camera / capture card Partial: An NDI source can be used as the background; no direct capture-card input is described.
- Screen sharing Unknown
- Web pages Unknown
- Countdown timers & clocks Unknown
- On-screen messages & alerts Unknown
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown

Languages

Multilingual Supported
- Interface in multiple languages Supported: The menu language can be changed (the site itself is in English and Romanian).
- Songs in other languages Unknown
- Bibles in other languages Supported
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown
- Bible translations side by side Supported: Up to 4 versions in parallel on the main screen and up to 7 across all displays.
- Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Full support for right-to-left languages such as Hebrew and Arabic.

Integrations

Software integrations Unknown
- Planning Center Unknown
- ChurchSuite Unknown
- WorshipTools Planning Unknown
Hardware control Unknown
- MIDI Unknown
- DMX lighting Unknown
- Stream Deck / Companion Unknown
Automation & extensibility Unknown
- Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Unknown
- Plugins / extensions Unknown
- Built-in scripting / macros Unknown
- Webhooks / triggers to other systems Unknown
- MCP server for AI assistants Unknown
- AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting) Unknown

Presenting & control

Screens & outputs Supported
- Multiple audience screens Supported: Up to four independently configured displays, each to a window, NDI or data (XML/PNG) output.
- Stage display / confidence monitor Supported: A stage monitor can mirror the main display or use its own theme.
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Display windows can cover part of the screen and NDI output carries an alpha channel.
- Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown
Broadcast video Supported
- NDI Supported: NewTek NDI output (one per instance, with alpha channel) and NDI input as background.
- SDI Unknown
Built-in streaming & recording Unknown
- Stream to any RTMP destination Unknown
- YouTube Live Unknown
- Facebook Live Unknown
- Record the output to a file Unknown
TV output Unknown
- Apple TV app Unknown
- Android / Google TV app Unknown
- Fire TV app Unknown
- Roku app Unknown
- Chromecast / AirPlay Unknown
Connectivity & collaboration Supported
- Cloud sync of library Unknown
- Works fully offline Supported
- Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown
- Multiple operators at once Unknown
- Web native (runs in a browser) Unknown

Notes

Songs & lyrics:: Bible-only presenter; songs and general presentations are not handled.
Bible: Free translations included:: 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.
Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card:: An NDI source can be used as the background; no direct capture-card input is described.
Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages:: The menu language can be changed (the site itself is in English and Romanian).
Multilingual: Bible translations side by side:: Up to 4 versions in parallel on the main screen and up to 7 across all displays.
Multilingual: Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts:: 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.
Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens:: Up to four independently configured displays, each to a window, NDI or data (XML/PNG) output.
Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor:: A stage monitor can mirror the main display or use its own theme.
Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming:: Display windows can cover part of the screen and NDI output carries an alpha channel.

Frequently asked questions

What is BibleShow?

BibleShow is church presentation software by BibleShow. Free Windows software for displaying Bible verses, with NDI output and up to four screens.

How much does BibleShow cost?

BibleShow is free to use.

What platforms does BibleShow run on?

BibleShow runs on Windows.

Is BibleShow open source?

No. BibleShow is proprietary software.

Does BibleShow include a Bible?

Yes, BibleShow has built-in Bible support.

What are the best alternatives to BibleShow?

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