TheOpenPresenter

Name: TheOpenPresenter
Author: TheOpenPresenter

Open-source, browser-based presenter you can run and control from any device.

Open Source
Free

Overview

TheOpenPresenter is a modular, open-source presentation platform built for smaller venues such as churches, community halls and conferences. Content is managed in the browser and any device that can open a web page can act as an output screen or a remote. Features are delivered as plugins (lyrics, Bible, slides, video, timers, audio recording and more), and multiple people can collaborate on the same presentation in real time. A hosted version is free for small churches and select non-profits, and an offline desktop app (TheOpenPresenter Studio) is available.

Pricing: The hosted version is free for small churches and select non-profits; the code can be self-hosted.

Supported platforms

Any device with a modern web browser can be used as an output screen or remote.

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
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Supported: Songs can be pulled from MyWorshipList.
- Chord charts for musicians Supported
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported
- CCLI usage reporting Unknown
Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: Over a thousand freely licensed translations are available through the Beblia and Free Use Bible API catalogues.
- Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.) Partial: Licensed translations can be used, but the church has to upload them.
Slides & presentations Supported
- PowerPoint Supported
- Keynote Unknown
- Google Slides Supported
- Canva Supported
- PDF Supported
- Plays slide animations & transitions Supported: PowerPoint imports keep their slideshow data so animations play click by click.
Media Supported
- Video playback Supported
- Audio playback Supported
- Images Supported
- YouTube / online video Supported
Inputs & other sources Supported
- Live camera / capture card Unknown
- Screen sharing Supported
- Web pages Supported: Web pages can be shown, but interacting with them isn't supported yet; use screen share instead.
- Countdown timers & clocks Supported
- On-screen messages & alerts Unknown
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Supported: Slido polls and Q&A can be shown through the Slido plugin.

Languages

Multilingual Supported
- Interface in multiple languages Unknown
- Songs in other languages Partial: Songs in any language work, but the automatic import sources have few non-English songs so far.
- Bibles in other languages Supported
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown
- Bible translations side by side Unknown
- Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Unknown

Integrations

Software integrations Supported
- Planning Center Supported: Setlists can be imported from Planning Center.
- ChurchSuite Supported: Setlists can be imported from ChurchSuite.
- WorshipTools Planning Unknown
Hardware control Unknown
- MIDI Unknown
- DMX lighting Unknown
- Stream Deck / Companion Unknown
Automation & extensibility Supported
- Network API (HTTP / WebSocket) Unknown
- Plugins / extensions Supported: Features are built as plugins on a modular architecture.
- 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) Supported: AI formats pasted lyrics into sections and slides.

Presenting & control

Screens & outputs Supported
- Multiple audience screens Supported
- Stage display / confidence monitor Supported
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported
- Output as a web page (TVs, OBS / vMix browser source) Supported
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 Supported
- Apple TV app Not supported
- Android / Google TV app Supported: TheOpenPresenter TV app for Android TV; a Fire TV (Vega OS) version is also built.
- Fire TV app Supported
- Roku app Unknown
- Chromecast / AirPlay Unknown
Connectivity & collaboration Supported
- Cloud sync of library Supported
- Works fully offline Supported: Offline use is provided by the TheOpenPresenter Studio desktop app (stable on Windows, alpha on macOS).
- Remote control from phone or tablet Supported
- Multiple operators at once Supported
- Web native (runs in a browser) Supported

Notes

Inputs & other sources: Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along):: Slido polls and Q&A can be shown through the Slido plugin.
Automation & extensibility: AI features (e.g. verse detection, lyric formatting):: AI formats pasted lyrics into sections and slides.
Automation & extensibility: Plugins / extensions:: Features are built as plugins on a modular architecture.
Connectivity & collaboration: Works fully offline:: Offline use is provided by the TheOpenPresenter Studio desktop app (stable on Windows, alpha on macOS).
Bible: Free translations included:: Over a thousand freely licensed translations are available through the Beblia and Free Use Bible API catalogues.
Slides & presentations: Plays slide animations & transitions:: PowerPoint imports keep their slideshow data so animations play click by click.
Software integrations: Planning Center:: Setlists can be imported from Planning Center.
Software integrations: ChurchSuite:: Setlists can be imported from ChurchSuite.
TV output: Android / Google TV app:: TheOpenPresenter TV app for Android TV; a Fire TV (Vega OS) version is also built.
Bible: Licensed translations (NIV, ESV, etc.):: Licensed translations can be used, but the church has to upload them.
Inputs & other sources: Web pages:: Web pages can be shown, but interacting with them isn't supported yet; use screen share instead.
Multilingual: Songs in other languages:: Songs in any language work, but the automatic import sources have few non-English songs so far.
Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources):: Songs can be pulled from MyWorshipList.

Recent releases

2026-10-29
TheOpenPresenter: October 2026 releases (0.9.3 to 0.12.4) ↗
Adds a speaker view, ChurchSuite integration, confidence monitors, Spotify search and saved playlists in the music player, offline improvements and cloud live sync.
2026-09-29
TheOpenPresenter: September 2026 releases (0.8.0 to 0.9.2) ↗
Adds custom slides, AI-generated slide decks, Planning Center integration, chord support, video playback in layouts and project duplication.
2026-08-12
TheOpenPresenter 0.7.0 released ↗
Adds Google Slides transitions and a drag-and-drop area on the slides welcome screen.

All releases →

Frequently asked questions

What is TheOpenPresenter?

TheOpenPresenter is church presentation software by TheOpenPresenter. Open-source, browser-based presenter you can run and control from any device.

How much does TheOpenPresenter cost?

TheOpenPresenter is free to use. The hosted version is free for small churches and select non-profits; the code can be self-hosted.

What platforms does TheOpenPresenter run on?

TheOpenPresenter runs on Web browser, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Any device with a modern web browser can be used as an output screen or remote.

Is TheOpenPresenter open source?

Yes. TheOpenPresenter is open source under the AGPL-3.0-only license.

Does TheOpenPresenter include a Bible?

Yes, TheOpenPresenter has built-in Bible support.

Which slide formats can TheOpenPresenter show?

TheOpenPresenter supports PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, and PDF. Slide animations and transitions play back.

Does TheOpenPresenter integrate with Planning Center?

Yes. Setlists can be imported from Planning Center.

What are the best alternatives to TheOpenPresenter?

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