PraiseBase Presenter

Name: PraiseBase Presenter
Author: PraiseBase Presenter project

Open-source Windows worship presenter for song lyrics, images and Bible verses.

Open Source
Free
Unmaintained

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Not actively maintained. No release since version 1.4.0 (December 2016) and no code changes since 2021; the project has asked for volunteer developers.

Overview

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.

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 Supported
- Song library Supported
- Import from other presentation software Supported: Importers for PowerPraise, PraiseBox, SongBeamer and WorshipSystem songs plus OpenLyrics files.
- Paste or import plain-text lyrics Supported: Lyrics can be pasted directly into a song file (added in 1.3.0).
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Partial: Reads CCLI SongSelect (.usr) files and pasted SongSelect text; there is no online connection.
- Chord charts for musicians Unknown
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Unknown
- CCLI usage reporting Partial: Song statistics based on setlists show how often each song was used, to help with manual CCLI reporting (1.4.0).
Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: Uses Zefania XML Bibles; KJV, Luther 1912, Luther 1545 and Elberfelder 1905 are bundled.
- Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Unknown
Slides & presentations Unknown
- PowerPoint Unknown
- Keynote Unknown
- Google Slides Unknown
- Canva Unknown
- PDF Unknown
- Plays slide animations & transitions Unknown
Media Supported
- Video playback Unknown
- Audio playback Unknown
- Images Supported: Each slide can have its own background image and image slideshows can be built.
- YouTube / online video Partial: Experimental YouTube playback by video ID was added in 1.3.0.
Inputs & other sources Supported
- Live camera / capture card Unknown
- Screen sharing Unknown
- Web pages Unknown
- Countdown timers & clocks Unknown
- On-screen messages & alerts Supported: Live text messages can be shown alongside lyrics and Bible texts.
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown

Languages

Multilingual Supported
- Interface in multiple languages Supported: Interface in German and English.
- Songs in other languages Unknown
- Bibles in other languages Supported
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Supported: A translation can be added to each song and is shown on the slide in a separate font.
- 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 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 Unknown
- Stage display / confidence monitor Unknown
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: A chroma-key mode replaces backgrounds with green or blue for keying in a video mixer.
- Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown
Broadcast video Unknown
- NDI Unknown
- 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: Import from other presentation software:: Importers for PowerPraise, PraiseBox, SongBeamer and WorshipSystem songs plus OpenLyrics files.
Songs & lyrics: Paste or import plain-text lyrics:: Lyrics can be pasted directly into a song file (added in 1.3.0).
Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources):: Reads CCLI SongSelect (.usr) files and pasted SongSelect text; there is no online connection.
Songs & lyrics: CCLI usage reporting:: Song statistics based on setlists show how often each song was used, to help with manual CCLI reporting (1.4.0).
Bible: Free translations included:: 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 / online video:: Experimental YouTube playback by video ID was added in 1.3.0.
Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts:: Live text messages can be shown alongside lyrics and Bible texts.
Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages:: Interface in German and English.
Multilingual: Bilingual lyrics on screen:: A translation can be added to each song and is shown on the slide in a separate font.
Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming:: A chroma-key mode replaces backgrounds with green or blue for keying in a video mixer.

Frequently asked questions

What is PraiseBase Presenter?

PraiseBase Presenter is church presentation software by PraiseBase Presenter project. Open-source Windows worship presenter for song lyrics, images and Bible verses.

How much does PraiseBase Presenter cost?

PraiseBase Presenter is free to use.

What platforms does PraiseBase Presenter run on?

PraiseBase Presenter runs on Windows.

Is PraiseBase Presenter open source?

Yes. PraiseBase Presenter is open source under the GPL-3.0 license.

Does PraiseBase Presenter include a Bible?

Yes, PraiseBase Presenter has built-in Bible support.

What are the best alternatives to PraiseBase Presenter?

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