SoftProjector

Name: SoftProjector
Author: Vladislav Kobzar and contributors

Free, open-source projection software for songs, Bible verses, announcements and media.

Open Source
Free
Unmaintained

Not actively maintained. Last tagged release v2.2 on 8 November 2017; the most recent repository commit (Qt 6 migration) is from September 2025.

Overview

SoftProjector is a free, open-source church projection program written in C++ with Qt. It shows songs, Bible verses (up to six versions at once), announcements, picture slideshows and media files on a second screen. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. The most recent tagged release is 2.2 from November 2017; a Qt 6 migration was merged into the repository in 2025.

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
- Import from other presentation software Unknown
- Paste or import plain-text lyrics Supported: Songs are typed or pasted into the song editor; songbooks import only from SoftProjector's own .sps format.
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Partial: Ready-made songbooks (and Bibles and themes) can be downloaded from a list hosted on softprojector.org; there is no SongSelect import.
- Chord charts for musicians Unknown
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Unknown
- CCLI usage reporting Unknown
Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: KJV, Russian Synodal and Ukrainian Bibles were bundled, and more can be downloaded from softprojector.org or imported from Unbound Bible files.
- 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 Supported
- Audio playback Supported
- Images Supported: Picture slideshows can be created and shown.
- 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: Custom announcements can be shown on screen.
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown

Languages

Multilingual Supported
- Interface in multiple languages Supported: The interface is available in English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, Czech and Armenian.
- Songs in other languages Supported
- Bibles in other languages Supported
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown
- Bible translations side by side Supported: Up to three Bible versions can be shown on one screen (six across two screens).
- Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Cyrillic and Armenian text are supported; right-to-left scripts are not documented.

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: A second display screen can be configured alongside the main projector screen.
- Stage display / confidence monitor Unknown
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Unknown
- 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: Paste or import plain-text lyrics:: Songs are typed or pasted into the song editor; songbooks import only from SoftProjector's own .sps format.
Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources):: Ready-made songbooks (and Bibles and themes) can be downloaded from a list hosted on softprojector.org; there is no SongSelect import.
Bible: Free translations included:: KJV, Russian Synodal and Ukrainian Bibles were bundled, and more can be downloaded from softprojector.org or imported from Unbound Bible files.
Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts:: Custom announcements can be shown on screen.
Media: Images:: Picture slideshows can be created and shown.
Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages:: The interface is available in English, Russian, Ukrainian, German, Czech and Armenian.
Multilingual: Bible translations side by side:: Up to three Bible versions can be shown on one screen (six across two screens).
Multilingual: Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts:: Cyrillic and Armenian text are supported; right-to-left scripts are not documented.
Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens:: A second display screen can be configured alongside the main projector screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is SoftProjector?

SoftProjector is church presentation software by Vladislav Kobzar and contributors. Free, open-source projection software for songs, Bible verses, announcements and media.

How much does SoftProjector cost?

SoftProjector is free to use.

What platforms does SoftProjector run on?

SoftProjector runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is SoftProjector open source?

Yes. SoftProjector is open source under the GPL-3.0-only license.

Does SoftProjector include a Bible?

Yes, SoftProjector has built-in Bible support.

What are the best alternatives to SoftProjector?

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