Cloud of Worship

Name: Cloud of Worship
Author: CoW Labs

Free, minimalist browser-based presenter for lyrics, scripture and video.

Freemium

Overview

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.

Pricing: The free Starter plan has no watermarks; a paid Teams plan adds stage display, phone control, countdowns, team invites and other features.

Supported platforms

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 Supported
- Song library Supported: Over 3,000 hymns are stored offline and churches can save their own songs on the free Starter plan.
- Import from other presentation software Unknown
- Paste or import plain-text lyrics Supported: Lyrics can be pasted in; bracketed English lines are turned into a translation.
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Paid add-on or tier: Searching the shared library of 15,000+ church-contributed songs is a Teams (paid) feature, with a metered free allowance.
- Chord charts for musicians Unknown
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Slides can use colour, gradient, image or video backgrounds.
- CCLI usage reporting Unknown
Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: KJV, ASV, YLT and WEB are offered and stored offline on the device.
- Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Supported: NKJV and NIV are listed among the available versions.
Slides & presentations Supported
- PowerPoint Supported: PowerPoint files are converted to PDF on the server and imported as page images.
- Keynote Unknown
- Google Slides Unknown
- Canva Unknown
- PDF Supported
- Plays slide animations & transitions Not supported: Imported PowerPoint and PDF files become static page images.
Media Supported
- Video playback Supported
- Audio playback Supported
- Images Supported
- YouTube / online video Paid add-on or tier: YouTube and Vimeo video slides are a Teams (paid) feature.
Inputs & other sources Partial
- Live camera / capture card Partial: Camera slides with effects exist but are hidden behind a feature flag as of v1.4.1.
- Screen sharing Unknown
- Web pages Unknown
- Countdown timers & clocks Paid add-on or tier: Countdown timers, time slides and stage clocks are Teams (paid) features.
- On-screen messages & alerts Paid add-on or tier: Banners and alerts are a Teams (paid) feature.
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown

Languages

Multilingual Supported
- Interface in multiple languages Unknown
- Songs in other languages Unknown
- Bibles in other languages Unknown
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Supported: Songs can carry a translation alongside the main lyrics.
- Bible translations side by side Unknown
- Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Unknown

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 Paid add-on or tier
- 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) Paid add-on or tier: Live sermon transcription with Bible-reference detection, voice commands and sermon summaries is a Teams (paid) feature and needs an internet connection.

Presenting & control

Screens & outputs Paid add-on or tier
- Multiple audience screens Unknown
- Stage display / confidence monitor Paid add-on or tier: Stage display (current and next slide plus clock) is a Teams (paid) feature.
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Unknown
- Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Paid add-on or tier: 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 Supported
- NDI Supported: NDI output is available only in the Windows desktop app, not the browser version.
- 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 Supported
- Works fully offline Supported
- Remote control from phone or tablet Paid add-on or tier: Running the service from a phone is a Teams (paid) feature.
- Multiple operators at once Paid add-on or tier: Real-time multiplayer and inviting teammates to the workspace are Teams (paid) features.
- Web native (runs in a browser) Supported

Notes

Songs & lyrics: Song library:: Over 3,000 hymns are stored offline and churches can save their own songs on the free Starter plan.
Songs & lyrics: Paste or import plain-text lyrics:: Lyrics can be pasted in; bracketed English lines are turned into a translation.
Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources):: Searching the shared library of 15,000+ church-contributed songs is a Teams (paid) feature, with a metered free allowance.
Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics:: Slides can use colour, gradient, image or video backgrounds.
Bible: Free translations included:: KJV, ASV, YLT and WEB are offered and stored offline on the device.
Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.):: NKJV and NIV are listed among the available versions.
Slides & presentations: PowerPoint:: PowerPoint files are converted to PDF on the server and imported as page images.
Slides & presentations: Plays slide animations & transitions:: Imported PowerPoint and PDF files become static page images.
Media: YouTube / online video:: YouTube and Vimeo video slides are a Teams (paid) feature.
Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card:: Camera slides with effects exist but are hidden behind a feature flag as of v1.4.1.
Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks:: Countdown timers, time slides and stage clocks are Teams (paid) features.
Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts:: Banners and alerts are a Teams (paid) feature.
Multilingual: Bilingual lyrics on screen:: Songs can carry a translation alongside the main lyrics.
Automation & extensibility: AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting):: Live sermon transcription with Bible-reference detection, voice commands and sermon summaries is a Teams (paid) feature and needs an internet connection.
Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor:: Stage display (current and next slide plus clock) is a Teams (paid) feature.
Screens & outputs: Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source):: 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 & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet:: Running the service from a phone is a Teams (paid) feature.
Connectivity & collaboration: Multiple operators at once:: Real-time multiplayer and inviting teammates to the workspace are Teams (paid) features.

Recent releases

2026-10-31
Cloud of Worship: October 2026 releases (1.3.1 to 1.4.4) ↗
Adds quick search across Bible references, hymns and songs, song translations with line-by-line review, slide pairs with a camera, and schedule sharing with teammates, plus fixes for PDF uploads and livestreams.
2026-09-30
Cloud of Worship: September 2026 releases (1.0.0 to 1.3.0) ↗
Version 1.0 ended the beta and added desktop auto-updates. Later September releases improved NDI output, added schedule control from phones and moved livestreaming to the Teams plan.

All releases →

Frequently asked questions

What is Cloud of Worship?

Cloud of Worship is church presentation software by CoW Labs. Free, minimalist browser-based presenter for lyrics, scripture and video.

How much does Cloud of Worship cost?

Cloud of Worship uses a freemium pricing model. The free Starter plan has no watermarks; a paid Teams plan adds stage display, phone control, countdowns, team invites and other features.

What platforms does Cloud of Worship run on?

Cloud of Worship runs on Web browser and Windows.

Is Cloud of Worship open source?

No. Cloud of Worship is proprietary software.

Does Cloud of Worship include a Bible?

Yes, Cloud of Worship has built-in Bible support.

Which slide formats can Cloud of Worship show?

Cloud of Worship supports PowerPoint and PDF. Slide animations and transitions are not played back.

What are the best alternatives to Cloud of Worship?

Similar tools include Holyrics, FreeShow, ProPresenter, SongBeamer, and SongShow Plus.

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