SongShow Plus
Windows worship presentation software with edition-based licences and optional subscriptions.
- Subscription
- One-time
- Free Trial
Overview
SongShow Plus is a Windows presentation application from R-Technics for song lyrics, scripture, sermon slides and media. It is sold as a one-time licence (currently only the Ultra edition) with optional yearly subscriptions that add upgrades and integrations such as SongSelect, Planning Center Online and Shift Worship, plus cloud sync and a browser-based mobile control app. Version 9.3 added support for CCLI auto-reporting.
Pricing: Ultra edition is listed at $249 (special price, normally $549), including the first year of the Bronze subscription. Basic and Pro editions are listed as unavailable. Yearly subscriptions: Bronze $180, Silver $240, Platinum $450. Each projection computer needs a projection licence (first included); Bible translations beyond ASV, KJV and WEB are $25 per plug-in per machine. A free evaluation copy is available.
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 Unknown
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Paid add-on or tier: Requires the Bronze (or higher) subscription plus a separate SongSelect subscription.
- Chord charts for musicians Unknown
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: Motion backgrounds with real-time effects and rendered visualizations; Shift Worship media can be imported with a separate subscription.
- CCLI usage reporting Supported: CCLI auto-reporting added in version 9.3.
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Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: ASV, KJV and WEB are included.
- Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Paid add-on or tier: Translations such as NIV, ESV, NKJV and NLT are $25 plug-ins per machine.
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Slides & presentations Supported
- PowerPoint Supported: PowerPoint presentations can be imported step by step, as images or as video files.
- Keynote Unknown
- Google Slides Unknown
- Canva Unknown
- PDF Unknown
- Plays slide animations & transitions Partial: Importing PowerPoint as video can keep animations; SongShow's own slides have transitions and animations.
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Media Supported
- Video playback Supported
- Audio playback Supported
- Images Supported
- YouTube / online video Supported: Web pages, including YouTube videos, can be presented.
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Inputs & other sources Supported
- Live camera / capture card Supported: Live video (IMAG) with text and graphic overlays.
- Screen sharing Unknown
- Web pages Supported
- Countdown timers & clocks Supported: Customizable countdown timers (Pro edition and above).
- On-screen messages & alerts Supported: Instant Message shows nursery alerts and other messages (Pro edition and above).
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown
Languages
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Multilingual Unknown
- Interface in multiple languages Unknown
- Songs in other languages Unknown
- Bibles in other languages Unknown
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown
- Bible translations side by side Unknown
- Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Unknown
Integrations
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Software integrations Paid add-on or tier
- Planning Center Paid add-on or tier: Requires the Bronze (or higher) subscription plus a Planning Center subscription.
- ChurchSuite Unknown
- WorshipTools Planning Unknown
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Hardware control Unknown
- MIDI Unknown
- DMX lighting Unknown
- Stream Deck / Companion Unknown
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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: Optional image indexing with Microsoft/Azure Computer Vision requires the Silver subscription.
Presenting & control
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Screens & outputs Supported
- Multiple audience screens Supported: Multi-display support (up to six display windows since 9.1) is part of the Ultra edition.
- Stage display / confidence monitor Supported: One or more customizable stage outputs are part of the Ultra edition.
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: Output windows can be configured as synchronized lower-third layouts.
- 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 Unknown
- Stream to any RTMP destination Unknown
- YouTube Live Unknown
- Facebook Live Unknown
- Record the output to a file Unknown
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TV output Unknown
- Apple TV app Unknown
- Android / Google TV app Unknown
- Fire TV app Unknown
- Roku app Unknown
- Chromecast / AirPlay Unknown
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Connectivity & collaboration Supported
- Cloud sync of library Paid add-on or tier: SongShow Sync requires the Silver subscription.
- Works fully offline Supported
- Remote control from phone or tablet Paid add-on or tier: Mobile Control (a progressive web app) requires the Silver subscription.
- Multiple operators at once Paid add-on or tier: SongShow Drive media sharing and the web-based SongShow Builder require the Silver subscription.
- Web native (runs in a browser) Not supported
Notes
- Bible: Free translations included:
- ASV, KJV and WEB are included.
- Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.):
- Translations such as NIV, ESV, NKJV and NLT are $25 plug-ins per machine.
- Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources):
- Requires the Bronze (or higher) subscription plus a separate SongSelect subscription.
- Songs & lyrics: CCLI usage reporting:
- CCLI auto-reporting added in version 9.3.
- Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics:
- Motion backgrounds with real-time effects and rendered visualizations; Shift Worship media can be imported with a separate subscription.
- Slides & presentations: PowerPoint:
- PowerPoint presentations can be imported step by step, as images or as video files.
- Slides & presentations: Plays slide animations & transitions:
- Importing PowerPoint as video can keep animations; SongShow's own slides have transitions and animations.
- Media: YouTube / online video:
- Web pages, including YouTube videos, can be presented.
- Inputs & other sources: Live camera / capture card:
- Live video (IMAG) with text and graphic overlays.
- Inputs & other sources: Countdown timers & clocks:
- Customizable countdown timers (Pro edition and above).
- Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts:
- Instant Message shows nursery alerts and other messages (Pro edition and above).
- Software integrations: Planning Center:
- Requires the Bronze (or higher) subscription plus a Planning Center subscription.
- Automation & extensibility: AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting):
- Optional image indexing with Microsoft/Azure Computer Vision requires the Silver subscription.
- Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens:
- Multi-display support (up to six display windows since 9.1) is part of the Ultra edition.
- Screens & outputs: Stage display / confidence monitor:
- One or more customizable stage outputs are part of the Ultra edition.
- Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming:
- Output windows can be configured as synchronized lower-third layouts.
- Broadcast video: NDI:
- NDI streaming (added in 9.1) is part of the Ultra edition.
- Broadcast video: SDI:
- Blackmagic DeckLink output can be assigned to any display window.
- Connectivity & collaboration: Cloud sync of library:
- SongShow Sync requires the Silver subscription.
- Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet:
- Mobile Control (a progressive web app) requires the Silver subscription.
- Connectivity & collaboration: Multiple operators at once:
- SongShow Drive media sharing and the web-based SongShow Builder require the Silver subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is SongShow Plus?
SongShow Plus is church presentation software by R-Technics, Inc.. Windows worship presentation software with edition-based licences and optional subscriptions.
How much does SongShow Plus cost?
SongShow Plus uses a one-time purchase or subscription pricing model, starting at $249 one-time (Ultra edition, special price). A free trial is available. Ultra edition is listed at $249 (special price, normally $549), including the first year of the Bronze subscription. Basic and Pro editions are listed as unavailable. Yearly subscriptions: Bronze $180, Silver $240, Platinum $450. Each projection computer needs a projection licence (first included); Bible translations beyond ASV, KJV and WEB are $25 per plug-in per machine. A free evaluation copy is available.
What platforms does SongShow Plus run on?
SongShow Plus runs on Windows.
Is SongShow Plus open source?
No. SongShow Plus is proprietary software.
Does SongShow Plus include a Bible?
Yes, SongShow Plus has built-in Bible support.
Which slide formats can SongShow Plus show?
SongShow Plus supports PowerPoint.
Does SongShow Plus integrate with Planning Center?
Partially. Requires the Bronze (or higher) subscription plus a Planning Center subscription.
What are the best alternatives to SongShow Plus?
Similar tools include ProPresenter, WorshipTools Presenter, FreeShow, SongBeamer, and ChurchPresenter.
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