ProPresenter
Live presentation and production software for worship services, events and broadcast.
- Subscription
- Free Trial
Overview
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.
Pricing: 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.
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
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Songs & lyrics Supported
- Song library Supported
- Import from other presentation software Unknown
- Paste or import plain-text lyrics Supported
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Supported: Requires a SongSelect subscription and CCLI licence.
- Chord charts for musicians Supported: Chord charts can be shown on stage screens (e.g. from Planning Center or MultiTracks).
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported
- CCLI usage reporting Supported: Songs triggered from presentations with a CCLI number can be auto-reported once SongSelect is signed in.
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Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: 130+ translations in 25+ languages are available in the Bible module.
- Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Paid add-on or tier: Some translations are sold separately.
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Slides & presentations Supported
- PowerPoint Supported: Since 21.2, .pptx files can be imported natively as editable presentations without PowerPoint installed.
- Keynote Partial: Keynote files are not converted; on Mac they are triggered from a playlist and Keynote takes over the output.
- Google Slides Unknown
- Canva Unknown
- PDF Unknown
- Plays slide animations & transitions Partial: The native PowerPoint importer keeps simple builds and transitions; emphasis and some other animations are not supported.
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Media Supported
- Video playback Supported
- Audio playback Supported
- Images Supported
- YouTube / online video Unknown
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Inputs & other sources Supported
- Live camera / capture card Supported
- Screen sharing Supported: AirCast (added in 18) receives AirPlay screens and audio as inputs.
- Web pages Supported: Web pages can be shown as a web fill on slides.
- Countdown timers & clocks Supported
- On-screen messages & alerts Supported
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown
Languages
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Multilingual Supported
- Interface in multiple languages Unknown
- Songs in other languages Unknown
- Bibles in other languages Supported
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown
- Bible translations side by side Supported: Multiple translations can be shown on one slide using a theme with one text box per translation.
- Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported
Integrations
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Software integrations Supported
- Planning Center Supported: Planning Center Services plans can be added as playlists; requires a separate Planning Center subscription.
- ChurchSuite Unknown
- WorshipTools Planning Unknown
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Hardware control Supported
- MIDI Supported
- DMX lighting Supported
- Stream Deck / Companion Supported: Official Elgato Stream Deck plugin since 7.9; Bitfocus Companion also has a ProPresenter module.
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Automation & extensibility Supported
- Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Supported: Public network API (OpenAPI spec) introduced in ProPresenter 7.9; older TCP/IP control also exists.
- Plugins / extensions Unknown
- Built-in scripting / macros Supported: Macros run multi-step action sequences from a slide, a device or on demand.
- Webhooks / triggers to other systems Unknown
- MCP server for AI assistants Unknown
- AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting) Unknown
Presenting & control
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Screens & outputs Supported
- Multiple audience screens Supported: Up to 8 unique outputs; multiple computers can be linked with Network Link.
- Stage display / confidence monitor Supported
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Separate key/fill outputs are available for broadcast graphics.
- Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Unknown
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Broadcast video Supported
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Built-in streaming & recording Supported
- Stream to any RTMP destination Supported: The Capture feature streams any output over RTMP, records it to disk, or both; Resi streaming is also supported.
- YouTube Live Supported
- Facebook Live Supported
- Record the output to a file Supported
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TV output Paid add-on or tier
- Apple TV app Paid add-on or tier: Via ProDisplay (separate per-screen subscription), which runs on Apple TV and select Google TV devices.
- Android / Google TV app Paid add-on or tier: Via ProDisplay on select Google TV devices (separate per-screen subscription).
- Fire TV app Unknown
- Roku app Unknown
- Chromecast / AirPlay Unknown
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Connectivity & collaboration Supported
- Cloud sync of library Supported: ProPresenter Cloud syncs playlists, media and settings between machines.
- Works fully offline Supported
- Remote control from phone or tablet Supported: ProPresenter Remote app is included with an active subscription.
- Multiple operators at once Partial: ProPresenter Cloud (beta in 22) lets others prepare playlists and make mid-service changes while an operator presents.
- Web native (runs in a browser) Not supported
Notes
- Bible: Free translations included:
- 130+ translations in 25+ languages are available in the Bible module.
- Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.):
- Some translations are sold separately.
- Slides & presentations: PowerPoint:
- Since 21.2, .pptx files can be imported natively as editable presentations without PowerPoint installed.
- Slides & presentations: Keynote:
- Keynote files are not converted; on Mac they are triggered from a playlist and Keynote takes over the output.
- Slides & presentations: Plays slide animations & transitions:
- The native PowerPoint importer keeps simple builds and transitions; emphasis and some other animations are not supported.
- Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming:
- Separate key/fill outputs are available for broadcast graphics.
- Songs & lyrics: CCLI usage reporting:
- Songs triggered from presentations with a CCLI number can be auto-reported once SongSelect is signed in.
- Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources):
- Requires a SongSelect subscription and CCLI licence.
- Songs & lyrics: Chord charts for musicians:
- 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.
- Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens:
- Up to 8 unique outputs; multiple computers can be linked with Network Link.
- Automation & extensibility: Network API (HTTP / WebSocket):
- Public network API (OpenAPI spec) introduced in ProPresenter 7.9; older TCP/IP control also exists.
- Automation & extensibility: Built-in scripting / macros:
- Macros run multi-step action sequences from a slide, a device or on demand.
- Hardware control: Stream Deck / Companion:
- Official Elgato Stream Deck plugin since 7.9; Bitfocus Companion also has a ProPresenter module.
- Inputs & other sources: Screen sharing:
- AirCast (added in 18) receives AirPlay screens and audio as inputs.
- Inputs & other sources: Web pages:
- Web pages can be shown as a web fill on slides.
- Multilingual: Bible translations side by side:
- Multiple translations can be shown on one slide using a theme with one text box per translation.
- Built-in streaming & recording: Stream to any RTMP destination:
- The Capture feature streams any output over RTMP, records it to disk, or both; Resi streaming is also supported.
- TV output: Apple TV app:
- Via ProDisplay (separate per-screen subscription), which runs on Apple TV and select Google TV devices.
- TV output: Android / Google TV app:
- Via ProDisplay on select Google TV devices (separate per-screen subscription).
- Connectivity & collaboration: Cloud sync of library:
- ProPresenter Cloud syncs playlists, media and settings between machines.
- Connectivity & collaboration: Multiple operators at once:
- ProPresenter Cloud (beta in 22) lets others prepare playlists and make mid-service changes while an operator presents.
- Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet:
- ProPresenter Remote app is included with an active subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is ProPresenter?
ProPresenter is church presentation software by Renewed Vision. Live presentation and production software for worship services, events and broadcast.
How much does ProPresenter cost?
ProPresenter uses a subscription pricing model, starting at $289/year (one seat). A free trial is available. 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.
What platforms does ProPresenter run on?
ProPresenter runs on Windows and macOS.
Is ProPresenter open source?
No. ProPresenter is proprietary software.
Does ProPresenter include a Bible?
Yes, ProPresenter has built-in Bible support.
Which slide formats can ProPresenter show?
ProPresenter supports PowerPoint.
Does ProPresenter integrate with Planning Center?
Yes. Planning Center Services plans can be added as playlists; requires a separate Planning Center subscription.
What are the best alternatives to ProPresenter?
Similar tools include FreeShow, Proclaim, Holyrics, WorshipTools Presenter, and ChurchPresenter.
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