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SongShow Plus

Windows worship presentation software with edition-based licences and optional subscriptions.

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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.

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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?

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