Pewbeam

Name: Pewbeam
Author: Pewbeam

AI presentation app that listens to the sermon and puts detected Bible verses on screen.

Freemium
Subscription

Overview

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.

Pricing: 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.

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 Paid add-on or tier
- Song library Unknown
- Import from other presentation software Unknown
- Paste or import plain-text lyrics Unknown
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Unknown
- Chord charts for musicians Unknown
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Paid add-on or tier: Video and GIF motion backgrounds for themes and slides need the Plus or Core plan.
- CCLI usage reporting Unknown
Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: Verses are detected automatically from live speech; 4 Bible translations on the free tier, 20 on paid plans.
- Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Supported: KJV, NKJV, NIV, NLT, ESV and NASB are bundled.
Slides & presentations Partial
- PowerPoint Partial: Text from PowerPoint and Word files can be imported into the built-in slide editor, and decks can be exported as PPTX or PDF.
- Keynote Unknown
- Google Slides Unknown
- Canva Unknown
- PDF Unknown
- Plays slide animations & transitions Unknown
Media Unknown
- Video playback Unknown
- Audio playback Unknown
- Images Unknown
- YouTube / online video Unknown
Inputs & other sources Supported
- Live camera / capture card Unknown
- Screen sharing Unknown
- Web pages Unknown
- Countdown timers & clocks Unknown
- On-screen messages & alerts Supported: Alert banners, including scrolling and looping alerts, can be sent to every screen.
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown

Languages

Multilingual Paid add-on or tier
- Interface in multiple languages Unknown
- Songs in other languages Unknown
- Bibles in other languages Paid add-on or tier: Paid plans can install downloadable translations such as Spanish, French, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, plus language packs for non-English sermon detection.
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown
- 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 Supported
- Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Partial: Local OSC and HTTP endpoints for broadcast integration; the docs say slide navigation commands are still being wired through.
- 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) Supported: Listens to the sermon and detects Bible references, including paraphrases; also generates slides, sermon excerpts and sermon notes.

Presenting & control

Screens & outputs Supported
- Multiple audience screens Supported: Up to 2, 4 or 6 display outputs depending on plan, each with its own theme.
- Stage display / confidence monitor Unknown
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Lower-third themes and NDI output with alpha transparency; creating new transparent themes needs the Core plan.
- Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown
Broadcast video Supported
- NDI Supported: NDI output at 720p, 1080p or 4K with alpha transparency.
- 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 Partial
- Cloud sync of library Unknown
- Works fully offline Partial: Bible search and display work offline; offline transcription is available on Apple Silicon Macs on paid plans, otherwise transcription needs a connection.
- Remote control from phone or tablet Unknown
- Multiple operators at once Unknown
- Web native (runs in a browser) Unknown

Notes

Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics:: Video and GIF motion backgrounds for themes and slides need the Plus or Core plan.
Bible: Free translations included:: Verses are detected automatically from live speech; 4 Bible translations on the free tier, 20 on paid plans.
Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.):: KJV, NKJV, NIV, NLT, ESV and NASB are bundled.
Slides & presentations: 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.
Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts:: Alert banners, including scrolling and looping alerts, can be sent to every screen.
Multilingual: Bibles in other languages:: Paid plans can install downloadable translations such as Spanish, French, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, plus language packs for non-English sermon detection.
Automation & extensibility: Network API (HTTP / WebSocket):: Local OSC and HTTP endpoints for broadcast integration; the docs say slide navigation commands are still being wired through.
Automation & extensibility: AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting):: Listens to the sermon and detects Bible references, including paraphrases; also generates slides, sermon excerpts and sermon notes.
Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens:: Up to 2, 4 or 6 display outputs depending on plan, each with its own theme.
Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming:: 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 & collaboration: Works fully offline:: Bible search and display work offline; offline transcription is available on Apple Silicon Macs on paid plans, otherwise transcription needs a connection.

Recent releases

2026-10-28
Pewbeam: October 2026 releases (2.6.14 to 2.6.20) ↗
Adds excerpts, which turn lines from the live sermon transcript into slides, and verse ranges by voice, plus a fix for transcription dropping during long services.
2026-09-26
Pewbeam: September 2026 releases (2.4.2 to 2.6.12) ↗
Adds video and GIF theme backgrounds, QR codes on slides, PowerPoint and PDF export of slide decks and four new premium themes, plus more reliable transcription.
2026-08-29
Pewbeam 2.4.1 released ↗
Adds in-app announcements and automatic updates on macOS and Windows, along with live control improvements.

All releases →

Frequently asked questions

What is Pewbeam?

Pewbeam is church presentation software by Pewbeam. AI presentation app that listens to the sermon and puts detected Bible verses on screen.

How much does Pewbeam cost?

Pewbeam uses a freemium or subscription pricing model, starting at From $12/month billed annually ($14 monthly). 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.

What platforms does Pewbeam run on?

Pewbeam runs on Windows and macOS.

Is Pewbeam open source?

No. Pewbeam is proprietary software.

Does Pewbeam include a Bible?

Yes, Pewbeam has built-in Bible support.

What are the best alternatives to Pewbeam?

Similar tools include Holyrics, ProPresenter, SongBeamer, FreeShow, and WorshipTools Presenter.

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