VerseVIEW

Name: VerseVIEW
Author: VerseVIEW

Free Bible and song presentation software focused on Indian and multilingual congregations.

Free

Overview

VerseVIEW is a free (proprietary) Bible and song lyrics presentation program for Windows and macOS, started in 2006 to show Bible verses in English and Malayalam side by side. It displays Bible text in a choice of two languages and comes with large song databases in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and other languages, many with English transliteration and chords. It includes a stage view, a browser-based remote and a lower-third output for use with livestream software such as OBS. Companion songbook and Bible apps are available for Android and iOS.

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: Bundled databases of 3,000+ Malayalam songs (with transliteration), 1,000+ Hindi songs and lyrics in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Arabic, Spanish and Russian.
- Import from other presentation software Unknown
- Paste or import plain-text lyrics Supported: Pasted lyrics are split into slides by blank lines.
- Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources) Unknown
- Chord charts for musicians Supported: Chords with transposition and a number system were added in VerseVIEW 10.1 to 10.3.
- Motion backgrounds behind lyrics Supported: A video background ships with the installation.
- CCLI usage reporting Unknown
Bible Supported
- Free translations included Supported: Bible databases in 40+ languages; Zefania XML Bibles can be imported.
- 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: Video and still media playback was added in VerseVIEW 10.
- Audio playback Unknown
- Images Supported
- YouTube / online video Unknown
Inputs & other sources Unknown
- Live camera / capture card Unknown
- Screen sharing Unknown
- Web pages Unknown
- Countdown timers & clocks Unknown
- On-screen messages & alerts Unknown
- Audience interaction (polls, Q&A, Slido, follow along) Unknown

Languages

Multilingual Supported
- Interface in multiple languages Unknown
- Songs in other languages Supported
- Bibles in other languages Supported
- Bilingual lyrics on screen Unknown
- Bible translations side by side Supported: Verses can be shown in primary and secondary languages at once.
- Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts Supported: Unicode Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Arabic and Khmer texts are available.

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: Main presentation plus stage view, AUX screen and lower-third outputs.
- Stage display / confidence monitor Supported
- Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming Supported: An additional lower-third output can be layered in OBS or fed to video mixers; lower-third themes can also be served over the network.
- 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 Supported: Any device with a web browser can control Bible and scheduled song presentation.
- Multiple operators at once Unknown
- Web native (runs in a browser) Unknown

Notes

Songs & lyrics: Song library:: Bundled databases of 3,000+ Malayalam songs (with transliteration), 1,000+ Hindi songs and lyrics in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Arabic, Spanish and Russian.
Songs & lyrics: Paste or import plain-text lyrics:: Pasted lyrics are split into slides by blank lines.
Songs & lyrics: Chord charts for musicians:: Chords with transposition and a number system were added in VerseVIEW 10.1 to 10.3.
Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics:: A video background ships with the installation.
Bible: Free translations included:: Bible databases in 40+ languages; Zefania XML Bibles can be imported.
Multilingual: Bible translations side by side:: Verses can be shown in primary and secondary languages at once.
Multilingual: Non-Latin & right-to-left scripts:: Unicode Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Arabic and Khmer texts are available.
Media: Video playback:: Video and still media playback was added in VerseVIEW 10.
Screens & outputs: Lower thirds / alpha key for streaming:: An additional lower-third output can be layered in OBS or fed to video mixers; lower-third themes can also be served over the network.
Screens & outputs: Multiple audience screens:: Main presentation plus stage view, AUX screen and lower-third outputs.
Connectivity & collaboration: Remote control from phone or tablet:: Any device with a web browser can control Bible and scheduled song presentation.

Frequently asked questions

What is VerseVIEW?

VerseVIEW is church presentation software by VerseVIEW. Free Bible and song presentation software focused on Indian and multilingual congregations.

How much does VerseVIEW cost?

VerseVIEW is free to use.

What platforms does VerseVIEW run on?

VerseVIEW runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is VerseVIEW open source?

No. VerseVIEW is proprietary software.

Does VerseVIEW include a Bible?

Yes, VerseVIEW has built-in Bible support.

What are the best alternatives to VerseVIEW?

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