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Free Worship Presentation Software for your Church.

OpenLP is a feature rich open-source church presentation platform that doesn't tie you down to subscription renewals, device platforms, or even the presentation computer! With OpenLP, you're free to upgrade as soon as the next release comes out; you're free to roam the sanctuary with one of our remote apps, and you're free to install as many copies of the application as you want on Windows, Linux, Mac or FreeBSD. OpenLP continuously strives to deliver with excellence the technical elements of your church's worship service.

• Cross platform between Linux, Windows, OS X and FreeBSD
• Display songs, Bible verses, presentations, images and more
• Control OpenLP remotely via your mobile web browser
• Quickly and easily import songs from other popular presentation packages
• Easy enough to use to get up and running in less than 10 minutes

Open Source

OpenLP is an open-source presentation platform created for use in churches large and small. Say good-bye to the hassle of subscription costs and device platforms; this software offers a wide variety of features that will greatly benefit your worship service.

But what does open-source mean? It means that the code that the developers write is available to you. But more than that, it means that OpenLP is, and always will be, free. Free to download, free to use, and free to give to all your friends. Being open-source also means that the developers are continuously working to improve this application, and welcome any comments or questions users may have.

Remote Control

Control your presentations from anywhere using OpenLP's first-of-its-kind remote system. With a built-in web app, you can access your service from any network-enabled device that has a browser and a touch screen. Change slides, or even change what is currently presenting from your phone. Search for songs, Bible verses, images and more without needing to touch the computer.

For those with Android or iOS devices there is an Android and an iOS app available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, to download for free. They have all the same features as the web app, packed into a native application.

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Import songs from a variety of sources, tag verse types, set ordering of verses, add formatting, manage authors, search through songs and even add backing tracks to songs for when your band is on holiday.

Integration with VLC means that you can display almost any video file and play almost any audio file in OpenLP. Using VLC means that a wide variety of formats are supported.

Import Bibles from a number of formats, or even download a few verses you need from a Bible site, display verses in varying formats, easily search verses by scripture reference (e.g. Luke 12:10-17) or by phrase.

Custom Slides

Store your liturgy, announcements, or other custom slides in OpenLP. Just like a song, but with less structure, custom slides can also contain formatting and can be set to loop.

Presentations

Integration with PowerPoint, PowerPoint Viewer and LibreOffice Impress on Windows and LibreOffice Impress on Linux/FreeBSD means that you can import your presentations into OpenLP and control them via OpenLP.

Android/iOS Remote

Control OpenLP remotely using any tablet or phone using our remote apps in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Search, go live, control slides, and more. Also accessible via any phone's web browser.

Import pictures into OpenLP and organise them into folders. Create slide-shows by simply selecting multiple songs and drag-and-dropping the selection into the service, with auto-forwarding.

Built-in stage view accessible from any device with a web browser. Use any device on the local network as your stage monitor, meaning unlimited stage monitors without any extra hardware constraints.

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OpenLP 3.1.0 "Superb Seth" Released

Today we are proud to announce that OpenLP 3.1.0 "Superb Seth" has been released. On the surface, this might not seem like such a big release, since there seem to be very few new features, but if you dig a little deeper, the sheer number of bugs squashed tells another story. We have also made a number of changes under the hood to help carry OpenLP into the future.

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Note: OpenLP only supports Debian unstable.

Note: The version of OpenLP in the repositories at time lags behind the official release by a week or two.

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OpenLP is available in the Arch User Repository . You will need to install an AUR helper if you haven't already.

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This Flatpak is experimental, and currently the OpenLP team does not support its use.

You will need the FlatHub repository installed in order to install dependencies.

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Older versions can be downloaded from our downloads archive , but we do not support these versions .

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At our Bible college, we decided to switch to OpenLP because it was free. We found it to be feature-rich and easy to use. It's also constantly improving. David Le Roux George Whitefield College, Cape Town

Hello, I love your software! Praise the Lord. The fact that you all are willing to provide this for free is amazing. Matt

OpenLP has made a tremendous positive impact on our services. The singing has increased tenfold as even those with poor eyesight can clearly see the onscreen lyrics. H. Mullan

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13 Best Free Church Presentation Software for Easy Worship

It’s always amusing to see some folks still using PowerPoint to project song lyrics during worship.

I mean it’s such a painfully inefficient way of doing things—especially when there are so many superior and free church presentation software that take just a few clicks to setup and get going.

If you want a PowerPoint alternative or simply want to learn more about the best church presentation software available for free to support your worship services, you should read this article.

A screen displaying lyrics and Bible texts is more or less replacing printed material at most places of worship. Depending on how it is used, the screen can be a purposeful aid or an unfortunate distraction.

Choosing the right church software to run your slides is therefore an important decision to support the worship environment.

If you’re on a tight budget, here are a number of free worship software in no particular order that offer a variety of features to suit your church presentation needs.

13 of the best free presentation software for easy worship in your church

One of the most popular open source worship presentation program out there, OpenLP packs a ton of features for managing and displaying songs, Bible verses, images, videos (not video backgrounds though) and more.

It facilitates custom alerts, Bible import through CSV files, CCLI/SongSelect integration, PowerPoint file import etc.

Managing worship songs

• OpenLP can import songs from a wide variety of sources like Easyslides, Opensong, Videopsalm, Zionworx, DreamBeam, MediaShout etc.
• You can tag verse types, preset verse sequence, add formatting and manage songwriter information
• A quick song search is also available

Managing Bible verses

• Bibles can be imported from OSIS by the CrossWire Bible Society, any CSV file, OpenSong, Zefania etc.
• You can even download a few selected verses from a Bible site, display verses in many custom formats, easily search verses by scripture reference (e.g. John 3:16-17) or by a search phrase to add into your set list
• OpenLP integrates with one of the most popular open source media player of our times: VLC!
• This means you can use almost any video / audio file format in OpenLP that is compatible with VLC

Slides and templates

• OpenLP can be used to set up custom liturgies/set lists as per your church’s needs
• Announcements, alerts or custom slides are also possible—custom slides can also be looped if required
• OpenLP also integrates with PowerPoint, PowerPoint Viewer, LibreOffice Impress on Windows and LibreOffice Impress on Linux/FreeBSD. Imported presentations (sermon slides for example) can be controlled from inside OpenLP
• Support for video background is under development. However, you can use a transparent theme as a workaround for now until this feature rolls out

Extra cool features

• OpenLP also has a FREE Android remote app to control the presentation from anywhere inside your church using an Android device—as far as I know, this is a first of its kind app!
• Built-in stage view accessible from any device with a web browser. Use any device on the local network as your stage monitor, meaning unlimited stage monitors without any extra hardware constraints.
• Ability to add backing tracks to songs
• OpenLP is available for Windows, Linux, Mac or FreeBSD

OpenLP is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a free and feature-packed church presentation software.

2. OpenSong

If you need a super simple, free and easy worship presentation software, then look no further than OpenSong.

It may not have all kinds of bells and whistles when it comes to features, but it does just enough to meet the most important church projection software requirements.

• OpenSong can easily double up as a worship song management tool—you can type in songs yourself or import them from CCLI’s SongSelect
• Or you can always go to any site providing lyrics and chords for worship songs and just copy paste from there
• Songs can be stored with chords, which of course won’t appear in presented slides. There’s a quick song transpose option also if you want to practice a song in a different key—it’s extremely convenient for musicians
• OpenSong also provides many free song packs in various languages to help get you started
• OpenSong’s website hosts a wide variety of Bibles that you can download for free and import into your system.
• Zefania XML Bibles, NRSV, NIV, KJV and more are available and supported for import apart from Bibles in other languages (French, Filipino, Portuguese, German etc.)
• Any image file can be set as a background for songs and Bible verses
• Fonts, colors etc. can be custom formatted separately for song slides, scripture slides and alerts
• While video backgrounds are not natively supported, it’s not completely impossible either if you can learn this workaround
• With OpenSong, you can present songs, Bible verses and alerts specifying the order of slides, such as verse 1, then chorus, then verse 2, then bridge, then chorus again and so on
• You can also present a preset timed loop of defined slides, create custom set lists in just a few minutes, search and find any Bible verse or song in seconds.
• OpenSong can be installed on Windows, Mac and Linux machines.

OpenSong is great for anyone switching from PowerPoint—its simplicity and ease-of-use (I’ve taught people to use it in like 10-15 minutes flat!) make it a standout option!

3. Holyrics

Holyrics is a free Church presentation software developed with the objective of facilitating the presentation of lyrics and verses in worship and other events.

• Save song lyrics and use custom themes to display.
• Search and add a song quickly using the available search options.
• Holyrics has an offline database with more than 15 thousand songs! 
• We can separate the song lyrics of different groups or singers using groups
• Allows to save the time and date of each song played
• Supports display of Bible verses and transmission to other devices
• Facilitates access to any Bible verse with just 3 clicks
• Can save lists of favorite verses to bring them up quickly
• Visualize the Bible in different versions simultaneously
• Change the version of the verse on the fly in real time
• Has stage view support—we can use return monitors with unique settings. Slides can also be customized for the Holyrics app
• Show messages and alerts only on return monitors
• Colors, images or videos as background with opacity control
• Can show alert messages at any time, even during a presentation
• Create various themes and use in any song lyrics and verse
• Schedule the songs that will be played and the media that will be performed in each service
• Access program data and control presentations by mobile through the Holyrics mobile app
• We can register our worship team members in the system and create schedules for the services
• Play audio and video through the program without dragging windows (needs VLC media player to work)
• Use videos to create Themes with animated background
• Mobile app can be used to remote control presentations of songs and verses
• Windows, Mac and Linux machines
• The mobile app is available for Android and iOS

Holyrics is a well-designed free church presentation software with excellent features and functionalities—highly recommend you to try it out!

4. FreeWorship

FreeWorship can be used to display worship songs, Bible passages, videos and more.

This church worship software supports themes, slide transitions, quick search, import of a variety of lyrics and Bibles etc.

FreeWorship is a solid free worship software that should cover most of your church presentation needs.

• For quick setup, worship songs can be imported many, many sources!
• FreeWorship accepts songs from CCLI SongSelect, Easy Worship (2009 & 6), DreamBeam, Mission Praise, OpenLP, OpenLyrics, OpenSong, SongPro, SongShow Plus and Words of Worship
• So if you’re switching from some other software, FreeWorship makes it incredibly easy to migrate your existing song base in no time
• FreeWorship can import Zefania and OpenSong Bibles, which should take care of most of your scripture projection needs.
• All popular image formats can be handled in FreeWorship
• Like OpenLP, FreeWorship also integrates with VLC for video playback—so any file format supported by VLC can be run here!
• This free presentation software also handles PowerPoint files (versions 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016)
• The presentation slides can also be spanned across multiple projectors.
• Songs, bible passages, images, videos, PPTs, webcams, clocks and timers can all be setup to display on screen just a few minutes
• There are flexible slide customization options too with the ability to tinker with the fonts, colors and backgrounds
• There’s a really cool auto verse feature, using which FreeWorship finds a related Bible verse when you search for a song!
• Stage/foldback display to give your worship team and speakers on stage more information about the current slide and what is coming up next
• You can use a file synching service like Dropbox to edit songs on one PC while presenting on another
• FreeWorship is Windows only at the moment

FreeWorship is feature-rich, provides terrific import options and flexible enough to fulfill even demanding church presentation needs—this is a keeper!

5. EasySlides

EasiSlides is a free worship song projection software designed for projecting lyrics and Bible texts—basically, it’s designed for church worship.

With over 80,000 downloads and counting, EasySlides is a very popular option for anyone looking for free church presentation software.

• EasiSlides installer (version 4 onwards) comes with built-in worship song lyric databases from the public domain in multiple languages apart from English
• If you want to migrate your existing song base from another church presentation program, you’re out of luck though—you’ll have to recreate your worship song data all over again
• Similar to OpenSong, worship song lyrics can also be stored with chords
• Bible versions are limited as there’s no native ability to import Bibles from third party sources
• However, EasySlides offers 3 English translations and a few more in other languages. Plus, there is a third party tool to convert Bibles from Unbound and XML versions into a format that can be imported and used in EasySlides
• EasySlide shines in media playback—it can play audio and video files including live video backgrounds through feeds from an attached camcorder
• The usual features to edit slide backgrounds, add gradients or usage of custom images are also available

Slides and templates There’s another third party transfer tool to work on one machine and then migrate the presentation including the underlying files to the church computer that will be used for the actual projection. Extra cool features

• Project lyrics in two different languages at the same time for multi-lingual services
• Generate worship song books to print customized praise and worship song books
• HTML Generator to output all the necessary files to publish worship song lyrics on your church website
• EasySlides is Windows only at the moment

EasySlides is an actively developed software with a huge user base—its ample set of features is sure to satisfy worship teams and Church tech enthusiasts.

Quelea is an open source church projection software with a nice set of features to serve your church presentation needs.

Quelea’s stated aim is to “incorporate the best features of existing solutions as well as leveraging new, useful technologies that existing solutions don’t have—providing it all under a free, open source license.”

• In terms of importing existing worship songs from other software, Quelea stands tall with the best of them.
• Worship songs can be imported from just about anywhere—OpenSong, OpenLP, ZionWorx, Sunday Plus, Kingsway Online, EasyWorship, EasySlides and more.
• By supporting Zefania XML Bible formats, Quelea gives us access to import and use a vast list of Bible translations.
• So getting your favorite Bible translation into Quelea shouldn’t be too much of a hassle.
• With Quelea, you can add images and video files as slide backgrounds
• All other regular customization and formatting options are also available

Unique features

• Quelea helps with the church projection setup providing many test patterns you can use to ensure the screen is calibrated and positioned correctly.
• Quelea can push song lyrics to any mobile device with a browser—in real time—and you can choose the display colors to best suit your viewing needs.
• It also supports a separate stage view, enabling display of worship song chords only to the band onstage.
• Its interface is available in English, German, Spanish, Swedish, Czech, Hungarian, Norwegian, Dutch, Lithuanian and Portuguese
• Quelea is Windows only at the moment.

Quelea is a superb church presentation program with a remarkable set of functionalities that should delight any Church.

7. VideoPsalm

If you need a worship software option with all kinds of features rivaling even paid alternatives, then VideoPsalm would be your No. 1 choice.

Of all the church presentation software I’ve had the pleasure to try out, VideoPsalm is the most exceptional—you’ll find just about any and every feature you might need!

Is it an easy worship software? Maybe not, but once you spend some time to learn it, there’s no looking back—you’ll love it.

• Like Quelea, VideoPsalm can import songbooks from several sources—EasySlides, EasyWorship 2009, MediaShout, OpenLP, OpenLyrics format, OpenSong (Chords get imported too), Psalmo and plain text.
• Moreover, the VideoPsalm online library itself provides over 10,000 worship songs!
• Songs can also be stored with chords in ABC or Do-Ré-Mi notation apart from ChordPro compatibility.
• Just like OpenSong, there’s a useful transpose feature here too.
• How does 330+ Bible translations in 100+ languages sound? Yes, that’s the number available!
• Apart from all the regular Bible verse display features, VideoPsalm also supports dual language verse projection.
• VideoPsalm displays video, audio, photo, countdown, alert, PPT files and more. It’s a truly all-in-one worship software that can manage whatever you throw at it.
• Slides can also be edited on-the-fly right in the middle of a presentation.
• Media files can also be found quickly with the built-in search function.
• The slide setup features are vast and comprehensive. VideoPsalm provides granular control of every aspect of your slides and templates.
• Fonts, backgrounds, media, colors etc.—all of it is easily customizable and editable.
• Even during a live presentation, background image/video can be changed on-the-fly.
• Apart from adding images and videos as slide backgrounds, VideoPsalm also facilitates varying the background for each part of a song—the background for verse-1 can be different from that of verse-2 or chorus of bridge
• VideoPsalm is also portable—the application can be run from a USB drive
• Screen resolution is not a dependency at all. You can create the presentation in a 4:3 system and then project it on a 16:9 screen seamlessly
• Portable set-list files to work and project in different systems
• Available in 40+ languages
• Single click live video background is also possible
• VideoPsalm is Windows only at the moment.

At the price of free, VideoPsalm—with its massive feature-set—is a splendid option for your church presentation requirements. I doubt you’ll find a better option than this.

8. Praisenter

Praisenter is a free Church presentation software to project worship songs, Bible verses and custom slides with images, audio/video etc.

If you’re looking for a reliable free option for your worship software requirements, you should take a serious look at Praisenter.

• Adding songs to Praisenter is not rocket science. It comes with an  import facility, which facilitates bulk import of songs, provided they are in ChurchView or OpenLyrics format
• Song parts (verse, chorus, bridge etc.) can be tagged easily—in fact, we can add unlimited number of parts to a song!
• There’s a Quick Send panel to present songs immediately too (with hot key support)
• A fast song search feature is also available
• Like songs, importing a Bible is also a piece of cake. Praisenter supports import of Bible translations from The Unbound Bible, which should take care of most scripture projection needs
• Search for Bible phrases, words, verse locations, present them on the fly
• Save lists of scripture verses for later reference/study
• Praisenter is an audio / video presentation program. Images, videos, audio and video files can be added to any kind of slide (songs, Bible verses or custom slides)
• Videos and images can be used as slide backgrounds or as floating components. And yes, videos can be looped!
• With respect to format, Praisenter has you covered by using the Xuggler library
• With Praisenter, custom slide templates can be created separately for Bible verses, Songs and other content
• Slide transition effects, notifications (again, with customizable templates) and more round off the wide array of features
• Praisenter can display up to two translations at the same time—great for multilingual services!
• You can create slides and templates in a machine, export them and then import them into another machine including attached media. So we can work on one computer and use another computer for the final presentation
• Praisenter can be installed on Windows, Mac and Linux machines.

Praisenter is a beautifully designed, classy church presentation software that’s sure to thrill any worship ministry.

Other free church presentation software—honorable mentions

9. datasoul.

Datasoul is an open source church presentation software to display lyrics, scripture and other text in worship services.

It has a flexible template system to preset how the slide content is formatted. It can be used to present slides with image and video backgrounds (including live feeds from an attached video camera).

Alerts, support for any display resolution, launch of other files like PPT, Open Office, remote display over network etc. are other useful features of Datasoul.

Presentations can also be exported as PDF files.

10. Songview

Songview is a free worship song projection software for churches that can handle projection of songs and Bible passages with image or video backgrounds.

Songview supports PowerPoint files, addition of guitar chords to songs with stage display for bands, alerts, slide editing during live presentation and more.

Similar to VideoPsalm, Songview can also be installed and run from a USB drive also.

11. EpicWorship

EpicWorship is a free, open source church projection and presentation software focusing on simplicity. It comes with just the most important list of features without complicating anything.

EpicWorship facilitates slide projection with image and video backgrounds (MP4 H.264-encoded only), import of OpenSong Bible formats and playback of audio files (MP3 or AAC).

Like OpenSong, it’s simple and easy to install and use.

12. LyricsPro

LyricsPro is an Android church presentation app.

Using a schedule interface, LyricsPro can be used to present lyrics, videos, images and PPT slides. Font formatting and setting up image and video backgrounds are also possible. Songs can be imported from SongSelect too.

This can be best used in small group worship or band rehearsal sessions I think.

I will be watching this project to see how it develops in future.

12. Praise Base Presenter

Praise Base Presenter is an open source church presentation software to project worship lyrics, photos (JPG only) and Bible passages.

Apart from a simple song editor, it can also import Zefania XML Bibles and display lyrics in two languages.

13. Church Presenter

If the above options have not been able to convince you to ditch PowerPoint, then you should consider using Church Presenter.

This is a free plugin for PowerPoint 2007 that adds quite a bit of church friendly muscle to PowerPoint.

The add-in enables using PowerPoint for presentation, while facilitating quick song search by number, theme, alphabetical index, and keyword.

The layout of lyrics and Bible verses can be customized by using editable templates. Also supports export of songs to regular PowerPoint files with embedded fonts. Windows only.

Have I missed anything in this list? What is your favorite worship presentation software? Do share in the comments.

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13 Best Free Church Presentation Software for Easy Worship In Your Church - Churchworker February 17, 2017 @ 10:31 pm

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I appreciate the good work doing to help spread the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks so much. Please help with the various websites to get downloads for my church.

You can also use Worship.NET – Available at https://sourceforge.net/projects/worship-net/ It’s made for ministry members who may not have much experience or expertise in managing lyrics, with it’s intuitive and simple-to-use design.

*Disclaimer: I am the developer*

Hi all, Looking for a software that can be run directly from touch on a MS Surface Go2 10″ screen. Installed Open LP but lots of RMB required. Icons just too small on this screen. Cheers – Paul in NZ

Sorry, not aware of a software for that specific requirement.

We used MediaShout in my previous parish. When one of our volunteer projectionists could not be there, we used an IPad 9.7 to remotely control the video. It was a bit small. An IPad Pro is preferable. We used the IPad Pro 12′ as well. Since MediaShout is both available in Windows and MacOS, there never was any problem controlling the program remotely, without physically using the “projection booth” (where the control computer is located).

I don’t know about the other programs but I think it should be possible with any other program, since we did it using Teamviewer which is a program allowing you to use any computer on your network in remote.

Another option is called Song of Songs http://www.songofsongs.co.uk/

Disclaimer: I am the developer. 🙂

Thank you for your help

A chart summarising & comparing these would add a great deal of value to the article.

Good suggestion Peter, will try to get it done.

Another option worth mentioning is Big Screen. It is cloud based and works in your browser. You can read more about it here: https://bigscreen.show

Disclaimer: I am a developer for Big Screen.

Big Screen is not free Marc.

How to Use Great Tech for Worship Ministries on a Small Budget - Spread Worship April 10, 2018 @ 5:16 pm

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Do you have a recommendation for church presentation software that time sync with a project wireless-ly?

You could try cloud based solutions like Proclaim or Worship Extreme.

how to download this software

Choose your software, visit its website and go to the ‘downloads’ page.

please i need the procedure on how to download the free worship video background

There are tons of free sites to get images for free: pixabay.com unsplash.com pexels.com

Does any of these app allows to use a remote presenter? Or we need to have someone to sit next to the computer to click?

https://openlp.org/

We are looking for a program that you do not need an internet connection to use. Can you help us out?

Almost all of these programs don’t need an Internet connection to work.

I still fall back to PowerPoint. I have tried various other products, and while they can do some creative and different things, they all seem to be unable to do some essential thing. One of my main gripes is that many of them cannot do the simple task of displaying a verse with a section of it in a different color for emphasis. In the end, it is just easier and quicker to create my songs and sermon verses in PowerPoint. No CCLI plugin, but I have many songs already created and ready to go anyway. Why reinvent the wheel?

Just thought I’d point out that VideoPsalm can do this. Once you select your Verse(s) and add them to your agenda, you can right click them to convert them into an editable format in which you can do colors, fonts, and all kinds of things.

Exactly what I need too. People don’t want to see the bible verse by verse, a highlighted verse is way better.

VideoPsalm is an awesome piece of software. As a fledgling church, we were looking for presentation software that was free since we had no budget. I tried a few different ones but ended up with VideoPsalm. There is a learning curve to get started but once you get the hang of it, it’s incredibly easy to use. I can’t think of a feature I’ve needed that it couldn’t do. Video background, song imports, multiple import formats (PPT, PDF, etc), and more. Support is also great. I’ve emailed the author a few times and always get a prompt response. If you’re looking for church presentation software, even if you have a huge budget, check out VideoPsalm and you’ll love it.

Kel I cant get access to the videopsalm site to download the software. any help?

It’s available here: https://myvideopsalm.weebly.com/download.html

Is this video mapping software that will allow you to project custom animation?

If you choose a video compatible software, you can project just about any video file.

Well done. I am currently spearheading our media team in church and we recently bought a video camera. I would like to know if there is any software that i can connect the camera to the computer so it can be projected.

Would appreciate your feedback. Thanks

Software Holyrics – holyrics.com

Developed with the objective of facilitating the presentation of lyrics and verses in worship and events.

• Lyrics • Holy Bible • Audio and video player • Custom Themes • Animated background • History • Access and control by mobile • Stage View • Communication Panel • Schedule • Free

Looks great Miria, will add it to the list soon 🙂

Hi, we have been using Mediashout 3.5 for about 10 years, all of a sudden it just stopped working. The new version won’t run on this old computer, and when I installed on my own newer, the program is so completely different I cant comprehend myself having time to learn it, and then teach a bunch of student volunteers. Our needs are very simple. ALL of our songs and readings are already in MS Word .doc files. We don’t use any published songbooks or bibles, no video, no audio, no pdf, nothing. I only need a program that can handle matching the pages already set up in the .doc file (text is 48 pt) and populate it onto multiple slides. That’s it. Old mediashout did that just fine. New mediashout has way more features than we will ever use, and I just don’t have time to learn it.

I just tried VideoPsalm, and although it appears it should be able to do that, it doesn’t. Before I try the other 12 on the list, if anyone knows one that has just this one function, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

this was very informative! I knew there had to be options other than PPT. I use Mac OS, so it helps knowing with programs are supported. Thanks for sharing!

You’re welcome!

The holyrics graphic takes you to the openlp site when you click it.

Thanks for pointing it out, correct now.

Easyworship

It’s not free.

Great site.

Just wanted to point out that the dark shade on the right side of your background makes it difficult to read the text.

OpenSong has some problem with remote control via Android app, so I tried Open LP, but you need to use some openSSL protocol… Seems like I will end up with Quelea. Thanks for tips!

Does any of this accept txt. song files

Not sure. But VideoPsalm (and OpenSong too I think) has converters for your existing song library, maybe you could try that.

it’s helpful

Do any of the free software’s listed provide for a separate output to OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) so that Worshipers can see a projected screen with whatever background image is selected, and OBS sees a transparent screen with white text to use as an overlay?

Not aware of software that can do this, sorry.

please what are the gadgets i need to get my church service on life streaming

Check this link Philip: https://www.switcherstudio.com/blog/how-to-livestream-your-church-service-for-free#:~:text=Start%20Live%20Video.-,YouTube,accessible%20on%20their%20own%20sites .

Hello! I read this article with great interest. We are a Reform Jewish congregation in Scottsdale, Arizona, looking to add “presentation software” for our monthly Rock Shabbat and similar services. Are you aware of (on-line) resources for song lyrics, Torah scripture, background video that would be applicable to our congregation? Thanks!!

Sorry, not aware of a resource for that.

Can i get bible in one of our local languages in East Africa in any of these,projected? which cauld it be?

There is also Cantara ( https://cantara.app ), a free open source and very simple Song Presentation Software which we use in our congregation for years and really like it due to its simplicity. Maybe you can add it to the list!

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Specialized presentation software tailored for churches, enabling seamless and engaging presentations for worship services and sermons

A free and open source presentation software package for Churches.

Feature rich, praisenter is packed with features that make presenting content easy and manageable., open source.

Praisenter is an open source project built by others that share your passion. This means that you can directly contribute to make Praisenter better.

100% free for any use. No registration or sign-up. No trial period or limited feature set. Just download and enjoy!

Display unique content on each display

Present Bible verses, song lyrics, videos, and more

Create slides, templates, songs, and other content

Prepare your content ahead of time

Organize your content into different workspaces

Multilingual

Present two languages side-by-side

File formats

Support for a huge number of media formats

Edit songs and bibles in bulk with copy/paste

And more...

Bible searching, edit in safety, and more...

Praisenter allows you to send content to each display independently. The number of displays is dependent on the number of video outputs your system supports.

Display Bible verses, song lyrics, pictures, videos, custom slides, and notifications.

With Praisenter you can create Bibles, song lyrics, and slides that include pictures, videos, and audio. Slides can have backgrounds, static text, dynamic text, the current date/time, count downs, pictures, animations, and more.

Since Praisenter is free, you can download it anywhere, and build content. After building that content you can export it and import it on another computer. This is a great way to prepare content for services ahead of time.

Workspaces allow you to collect all your assests (Bibles, song lyrics, videos, pictures, etc.) in a single location. You could create a workspace for Bible study nights and separate workspace for worship services or a workspace for youth services or special events.

Present side-by-side two languages (or two versions) when presenting Bible verses or song lyrics.

Praisenter can import hundreds of different media file formats. Upon importing, Praisenter will convert them to an optimized form. You can change (or turn off) this feature to fit your workflow.

Bibles and songs lyrics support bulk editing for easy copy/paste from other sources or fast transcription.

Other features include Bible searching, edit safety, notification overlays, slide queuing, text scaling, and more.

Praisenter is currently packaged for Windows and Ubuntu only. MacOS builds are currently not available. If you are feeling adventurous, you can try to build Praisenter yourself by cloning the GitHub repo .

Windows 10 x64 or higher

Ubuntu 22.04 x64 or higher

Quick start

Get started fast by following these easy steps.

Install Praisenter using the Microsoft Store for Windows or the SnapStore for Ubuntu using the links above.

Setup a workspace

After installation, when you run Praisenter, it will ask for a workspace. This should be a new or empty folder that will be used to store all the content.

Download a Bible

Launch Praisenter and go to the Help menu. Choose Download Unbound Bibles (for example). This will launch a webpage where you will see a list of lanugages containing Bibles.

Import a Bible

You can import Bibles, song lyrics, pictures, videos, and other content by dragging and dropping it anywhere on Praisenter. You can use the File, Import menu option as well.

Create your templates

Praisenter comes with VERY basic templates for display, you’ll likely want to build your own. Go to the File, New Slide menu option to start creating.

You're ready to start praisenting!

Read over the install help , open a discussion topic, or review the known issues list.

Chords/Lyric Sheets

• Automatically transpose chords to any key.
• Print sheets with regular chords and capo-ed chords together.
• Customize any font face, size, bold, italic, underline, etc. for any sheet elements including title, author, chords, lyrics, copyrights, and more.
• Keep track of a song's title, author, copyright, ccli #, tempo, time signature, theme, focus, capo position, user defined fields, and more!

Live Presentations

• Present any song, specifying the order of slides, such as verse 1, then chorus, then verse 2, then the chorus again, etc.
• Present any passage of the Bible verse by verse.
• Present a timed loop of slides, for use in situations such as automatically displaying announcements, verses, Q&As, etc.
• Present any combination of songs, scriptures, or loops back-to-back using sets.
• Fully customize font styles and sizes as well as shadowing and outlining for easy reading against colorful backgrounds.
• Change the background color or background image to any image file.

OpenSong releases are available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. Many languages are available as well thanks to our amazing community!

Download the full application for free and give it a try!

Contact the development team through the OpenSong project on SourceForge.

20 Best Church Presentation Software Reviewed For 2024

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As a former assistant youth pastor, I’ve shortlisted and reviewed the best church presentation software to help you make song lyrics, videos, sermon notes, Bible scripture, and other information visible on large screens.

10 Best Church Presentation Software Shortlist

Here's my pick of the 10 best software from the 20 tools reviewed.

• 1. Slipity — Best Mac and iOS users
• 2. FreeWorship — Best for small churches
• 3. Praisenter — Best for lyrics projection
• 4. Song of Songs — Best free church worship presentation software
• 5. Quelea — Best for sermon note integrations
• 6. iWorship — Best for buying pre-made presentations on a variety of themes
• 7. Big Screen — Best for multilingual Bible verses
• 8. OpenSong — Best free, open-source church presentation software
• 9. Presenter — Best for large churches
• 10. OpenLP — Best free church presentation software for Linux and FreeBSD

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There are seemingly countless presentation software solutions available, so figuring out which one is best for you is tough. You want to create and deliver visually engaging multimedia presentations during worship services, events, and gatherings, but need to figure out which tool is the best fit. I've got you! In this post I make things simple, leveraging my experience as an assistant youth pastor for a megachurch to bring you this shortlist of the best church presentation software.

What is Church Presentation Software?

Church presentation software is a computer program that facilitates the creation and delivery of multimedia presentations during worship services, prayer meetings, sermons, and other church events. Therefore, they typically include features such as song database management, customizable presentation templates, real-time editing capabilities to make on-the-fly changes during presentations, and support for multiple display outputs to accommodate different worship space configurations.

This software allows church leaders and worship teams to create engaging and dynamic presentations that can enhance the worship experience and effectively communicate the message. Overall, church presentation software is an essential tool for modern churches that want to create an engaging and impactful worship experience for their congregation.

Overviews Of The 10 Best Church Presentation Software

Here’s a brief description of each of the church presentation software on my list, showing what it does best, plus screenshots to showcase some of the features.

Best Mac and iOS users

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Slipity is an iOS app for projecting texts, song lyrics, media, and YouTube videos on an external display. It allows customization of slides letting you control the size, duration of transitions, and background elements, so your slides look precisely how you envision them. You can use Slipity's time-based triggers, allowing you to schedule the launch of a specific presentation.

If your church uses Mac and iOS devices, Slipity is the best for your church because this software works best for the said operating systems. You can use AirPlay Mirroring to control presentations projected on a full screen. Its Stage Display feature lets you view current and succeeding slides on plain text on your control monitor while displaying full output on your projection screen.

• Check out Slipity on their website

FreeWorship

Best for small churches

• Free software

FreeWorship is an easy-to-use software for creating and managing presentations for use during worship services and other church events. It has a video enhancer feature for adjusting brightness and contrast, ensuring optimal viewing of videos. FreeWorship also allows you to search for specific hashtags when searching for multimedia items.

FreeWorship is best for small churches because it has basic features and is uncomplicated to use. It has a drag and drop functionality, making adding files and images straight to your service list easier. FreeWorship has a Child Lock feature to keep your files and formats secure by limiting who can make changes on critical files and presentations.

FreeWorship integrates with Google Slides.

• Check out FreeWorship on their website

Best for lyrics projection

• free software

Praisenter is a church presentation software for producing slides and presentations with song lyrics, Bible verses, images, and videos. You can use Praisenter to search for Bible verses and save them for later use. It also allows you to import translations from The Unbound Bible, letting you present two translations of scripture simultaneously, making it ideal if your church has multilingual members.

Praisenter is the best church presentation software for your church if you need to project lyrics for your congregation. You can use the software to search, edit, and create songs for worship services. It has a slide editor that allows you to customize different aspects of your slides or templates, including gradients, text outline, video looping, and others. Praisenter also lets you add images, pictures, audio, or video on your templates for full customization.

• Check out Praisenter on their website

Song of Songs

Best free church worship presentation software

Song of Songs is free church worship presentation software to create or import songs from CCLI, so you can use a song library during worship services. You can use it to create presentations manageable by operators or yourself via remote control during services. It also has a liturgy builder functionality to help you build and manage your liturgy in a centralized location for easy access during services.

Free software is always welcome and can help your church save money, so if you want free church worship presentation software, then Song of Songs is the best one for you. It has periodic free upgrades, so your software always has the latest features at no cost. Song of Songs is easy to use, making it ideal for users even if they are not tech-savvy.

Song of Songs integrates with VLC letting you play any video format.

• Check out Song of Songs on their website

Best for sermon note integrations

• Quelea is free software.

Quelea is a free and open-source church presentation software for creating amazing presentations you can use during worship services and other church events. It has a stage view feature enabling you to guide your music team with music chords without showing them to your congregation. Quelea supports multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Czech, making it ideal if your congregation has non- English speakers.

Quelea is the best church presentation software if you need one that allows you to integrate sermon notes into your presentations. Use the software to include guide notes helping you emphasize critical points in your sermons. Sermon notes are visible only to you and not to your congregation so that you can include private notes depending on your preference.

• Check out Quelea on their website

Best for buying pre-made presentations on a variety of themes

• iWorship sells pre-designed presentations on an item-by-item basis, ranging from around $12-15/slide deck.

iWorship is a leading church presentation software designed to help churches create engaging and impactful worship experiences. One of the things that iWorship does best is providing a vast library of multimedia resources, including lyrics, videos, images, and other media, that can be easily accessed and displayed during worship services. The software also offers easy-to-use presentation tools that allow worship leaders and teams to create and customize presentations quickly and efficiently, reducing the time and effort required for preparation. Additionally, iWorship offers seamless integration with popular church management and worship software, allowing users to easily import and export data and media from other software platforms.

Some of the key features that users love about iWorship include the ability to create and edit presentations on the fly, allowing worship leaders to quickly adapt to changes and adjust the flow of the service as needed. The software also offers a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate, reducing the learning curve for new users and allowing teams to focus on leading worship rather than struggling with complicated software. Another popular feature is the ability to create dynamic and engaging presentations that can include motion backgrounds, animated lyrics, and other visual effects that help communicate the message and enhance the worship experience.

Overall, iWorship is a powerful and versatile church presentation software that offers a range of features and benefits designed to help churches create impactful and memorable worship services.

• Check out iWorship on their website

Best for multilingual Bible verses

• From $10.91/license/month

Big Screen is a church presentation web app to help you create and manage presentations for church services and social events. You can use it to create themes giving presentations a consistent look and feel on different platforms. It supports multiple outputs making it ideal no matter how many output devices you have.

Big Screen is best for your church if you need church presentation software to create presentations with multilingual Bible verses. It comes with scripture translations from the New American Standard Bible, New King James Version, La Biblia de las Américas, Japanese Contemporary Bible, etc. With Big Screen's multilingual capability, you can promote inclusion and make non-English speakers feel more welcome in your congregation.

• Check out Big Screen on their website

Best free, open-source church presentation software

OpenSong is an open-source presentation app focused on lyric management, chord sheets, and bible verses. It supports timed loops of slides and allows you to keep track of song metadata and CCLI information. It is cross-platform, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, and supports multiple languages.

OpenSong is best for you if you want a church presentation software without spending a dime because this software is free. OpenSong is also open-source, allowing you to alter and improve the software to suit your church's unique needs. It can also save your church money because, aside from being free, open-source software is less demanding when it comes to hardware requirements.

• Check out OpenSong on their website

Best for large churches

• Presenter has a free forever version while Presenter Standard costs $12/license/month.

It is a multimedia projection solution equipped with an independent media control and browser to access your favorite files. It has built-in CCLI support allowing you to display song lyrics. Presenter has picture-in-picture functionality, letting you play videos while navigating your presentation.

This software is best for large churches that need church presentation software with advanced features to meet their congregation's unique demands. It supports up to six independent outputs to support your church's multimedia system, no matter how demanding it is. You can use Presenter to overlay text on images and videos to customize your church presentations.

• Check out Presenter on their website

Best free church presentation software for Linux and FreeBSD

OpenLP is a church presentation software with various functionalities to make church services interactive and more interesting for church members. You can use it to create slides from templates or custom ones for church services or make announcements. OpenLP comes with a free Android remote control app allowing you to control your presentation using your Android device anywhere inside your church.

If you're using Linux or FreeBSD as your church's operating system, then OpenLP is the best church presentation software for you because OpenLP was made specifically for these operating systems. You can use it to search and download a few selected Bible verses from a Bible site for use during presentations. You can use OpenLP to set up custom liturgies and setlists to make church services personalized in response to your congregation's needs.

Formatting multimedia files won't be a problem for you because OpenLP integrates with VLC, allowing you to play audio and video formats in almost any format available. OpenLP also integrates with PowerPoint, PowerPoint Viewer, LibreOffice Impress on Windows, and Linux/FreeBSD.

• Check out OpenLP on their website

The Best Church Presentation Software Summary

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Other Church Presentation Software

Best PowerPoint-based presentation software for eLearning

Screen management platform for creating and managing digital displays and signages.

Professional presentation software for presenting text and media to church members.

Multilingual presentation software for churches for enhancing your congregation’s worship experience.

Provides services including projectors and AV displays for churches.

On-premise and cloud-based church presentation software for remote displays and presentations.

Customizable church presentation tool with a library of songs and Bible passages.

Presentation software for churches for displaying song lyrics, announcements, Bible passages and other multimedia files.

PowerPoint plugin allowing you to transform PowerPoint into a church presentation software.

Church presentation app you can connect to Planning Center for displaying lyrics, videos, images, and slides.

How I Selected the Best Church Presentation Software

If you're wondering how I selected the best church presentation software, here's where I'll break it all down for you. First of all, I started with church presentation software that have high user review and satisfaction ratings. Then, using my experience in church management, I discerned what key criteria were most important for church presentation software and compared how each of them stacked up against the rest.

I empathize with how much time it takes to source the right software for a job. I do this work so that you don't have to. I've been using and reviewing church presentation software for years so you can trust me to do the heavy lifting and compile all the facts you need to make your final decision.

Selection Criteria

After careful consideration, I've determined that these are the most important criteria when selecting the best church presentation software. Here's a brief list outlining the whats and whys of my selection.

Ease of Use

Ease of use is a critical factor to consider when selecting church presentation software because it can greatly affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the worship service. An intuitive and user-friendly interface makes it easier for the worship team to create and manage presentations, reducing the likelihood of errors and allowing them to focus on leading worship. This can reduce the amount of training time needed for volunteers or new team members, making it easier to onboard new team members and ensure continuity in the event of staff turnover. Selecting a church presentation software that is easy to use can help ensure that the worship experience runs smoothly and effectively.

Clean, Modern Visuals

Clean, modern visuals are important when selecting church presentation software because they can help enhance the worship experience and engage the congregation. A visually appealing presentation can capture the attention of the audience and create a more immersive and impactful experience. Clean and modern visuals can help communicate the message more effectively and increase the understanding and retention of the content. In a modern world where people are constantly exposed to high-quality visuals in media and entertainment, selecting church presentation software with clean and modern visuals can help churches stay relevant and effectively communicate their message to a wider audience.

Software Integrations

Software integrations are important when selecting church presentation software because they can help streamline workflows and improve efficiency. For example, integrations with popular Bible software can allow the worship team to quickly and easily import scripture passages and display them during the service. Integrations with online giving platforms can make it easier for congregants to donate and support the church financially. Integrations with video streaming services can help churches reach a wider audience and expand their online presence. And integrations with church faculty management software can ensure hardware (like projection devices and screens) are allocated appropriately.

Pricing is an important factor to consider when selecting church presentation software because it can greatly impact the church's budget and financial resources. While there are many high-quality church presentation software options available, the cost can vary widely depending on the features and level of support provided. Churches should carefully evaluate their needs and budget to ensure that they select a software option that meets their requirements without overstretching their resources. Churches should consider the long-term costs of the software, including any ongoing fees or upgrades that may be required. You can also choose between free church presentation software or paid varieties, keeping in mind free/low cost software may come with feature limitations.

People Also Ask

I thought of a few questions while writing this list that I wanted to address here. So here you go!

Why Use Church Presentation Software?

According to a Gallup Poll, only 42% of millennials are church members. Using modern technology like church presentation software to boost worship services could be instrumental in getting more millennials to attend church services.

Church presentation software helps to make your church service accessible to the whole congregation. With a dynamic presentation displaying lyrics and scripture, the congregation can join in together.

Here’s why you should consider using the software for your church:

• Enables congregation participation during worship

In the past, song sheets or songbooks were the norms, but church presentation software makes them obsolete. When song lyrics get projected onto a big screen or screens, the whole congregation can easily read the song and sing along without getting lost. It makes the service accessible to everyone, to the same extent, without having prior knowledge of the song.

• Provides the congregation with quick (and multilingual) access to scripture

Many people don’t want to carry a Bible with them, as they’ll use their phone instead. But using church presentation software for sharing scripture references means your congregation doesn’t get distracted while they start looking up Bible verses! What’s more, some solutions have multilingual functionality and can simultaneously display scripture in multiple languages, which can be great for multilingual congregations.

• Provides easy access to important information

Church presentation software enables you to share your church notices and announcements either passively before and after the service or together with verbal announcements.

What are Church Presentation Software Key Feastures/Functionality?

Many church presentation software packages include feature-rich functionality for the needs of churches to allow seamless church presentations:

• Presentation streaming for worship services
• Scripture database to display bible verses
• Video file playing from worship software
• Custom slides to allow a slideshow of notices or information
• Slide integration from Windows and Mac software, like Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, Apple Keynote, or Google Slides
• Layout management and customizable slide layouts
• Multi-Screen display support
• Real-time multilingual Bible and Bible translation support
• Drag and drop presentation tools
• Media library to allow worship songs playlist support including Spotify, YouTube or VLC
• CCLI SongSelect (Christian Copyright Licensing International) usage tracking
• Remote control (often within a functionality for the preacher to
• Countdown for the service to begin
• Stage display or stage view preview
• Live streaming and recordings playback
• Mobile/remote app for worshipers to follow along

It’s also worth considering plugins for other church management software support, as many, like Planning Center, offer support and integrations.

Church Presentation Solutions to Help You Lead Confidently

Church presentation software can help you organize and display multimedia aspects to your weekly sermons and special events. This helps you reach both visual and auditory learners with your message. Be sure to follow along with The Lead Pastor blog to keep up with more church software trends.

Have you tried any of these church presentation software solutions? Is there a church presentation platform you would add to this list? Let us know in the comments!

Related Article: Church Presentation: Ultimate Guide To Software And Best Ideas

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OpenLP is a free church presentation platform that combines the ability to display presentations, bible verses, and pictures in one package.  Along with the ability to manage songs, it combines everything you need into one easily-managed system.

OpenLP is unique in its open-source programming.  Developers are continually updating and can implement user suggestions and improvements.  No subscriptions are necessary, and it is entirely free to download and use.  Users can utilize the blog, online manuals, and forums to set up quickly and trouble-free.  A huge benefit is the ability to use the remote control, which is operated by any IoS or Android device.  This allows the presenter to move freely and not be tied to a desktop. The wireless ability also allows for multiple stage monitors, without the hassle of bulky monitor cabling.

Want to make a slideshow?  It is simple with a drag-and-drop interface.  Want a specific verse from a particular Bible edition?  It's comfortable with a simple verse search feature and the ability to import multiple formats of the Bible.  Don't want to redo all of your Powerpoint presentations?  OpenLp can fully integrate with Powerpoint, Powerpoint viewer , and LibreOffice Impress on Windows.  Impress on Linux is compatible as well.  Of course, there are excellent resources for songs too.  Users can import, format, tag, and search through their entire song catalog. 

This software is better because of the open-source platform, which is free and continuously in development.

• import pictures and create slideshows
• control via remote through both iOS and Android platforms
• can be integrated with presentation programs such as Powerpoint and LibreOffice
• import and manage songs from multiple sources

In short, OpenLP is the ultimate media management platform for church presentations.  The open-source nature allows updates as soon as they are available for no additional charge.  Whether you use Linux, Windows, Free BSD, or OS X, you can integrate OpenLP.  Download today and get up-and-running in minutes! 

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Best Free Presentation Software Solutions for Churches and Easy Worship Alternatives

We live in a digital world, and it's time to level up your sermons! Discover our users' favorite free presentation tools for churches, all of which function as fantastic EasyWorship alternatives, from OpenLP to SlideDog.

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We live in a digital world, and smart devices and projectors are becoming mainstream for conducting church services and displaying hymns, lyrics, Bible texts, and more. This has opened the gates to an influx of church presentation software solutions — many of which have leveled up to meet the digital needs of today’s pastors and church service members .

Of course, every church’s technological needs regarding digital presentations vary. Plus, new software always comes with a learning curve, and you must also consider the cost. 

Fortunately, many presentation software solutions for churches and worship are either completely free or offer excellent free versions that don’t limit you (like Easy Worship does) when you need robust features — like SlideDog . 

Below is our updated list of the best free alternatives to Easy Worship for church presentations in 2023:

SlideDog Is the Best EasyWorship Alternative

SlideDog is favored among hundreds of church leaders looking to conduct their sermons and church services digitally. SlideDog’s presentation software supports many media formats, including Prezi presentations, PowerPoint slides, PDFs, webpages , videos , and much more.

One of the primary reasons for its popularity among pastors is its ease of use . SlideDog allows you to manage your presentations via dual-screen mode and control the entire presentation from your smartphone. 

It also allows real-time sharing, which is a great supplement to in-person presentations. Your audience will be able to follow your images or slides if they’re sitting far away in the pews.

SlideDog’s Core Features

• Multiple file format support (PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, Prezi files, video clips, webpages, etc.)
• Live sharing
• Remote control
• Advanced presentation features (feedback, polls, audience chat)
• Confidence monitor support
• Audience interaction capability

SlideDog Pricing

You can download the free version of SlideDog or opt for one of three paid plans, starting at US$8.25 per month or $99/year on an annual plan. (All paid plans offer offline use, activation on two computers, dual presentation capabilities, and more!)

OpenLP is an open-source worship presentation software, which means that it’s both free and tech-savvy users can modify its code to suit their needs. 

OpenLP is the perfect church presentation software for hymns and other holy songs. It allows you to import music from various sources and add tags for easier filtering and organization. 

This church presentation software also allows you to display song lyrics, Bible verses , videos, images, and even PowerPoint decks, and it has a remote control for your web browser, Android or iOS smart device. 

The software also allows you to format music to tailor it to your presentations and add backing tracks to your worship songs.

OpenLP Core Features

• Verse and lyrics support
• Linux support
• Live Sharing
• Multiple file format support
• Advanced presentation features

OpenLP Pricing

While OpenLP is free to download and use , it does have a dedicated group of volunteers that use their spare time to develop the software and assist users with issues. Therefore, they do take donations!

FreeWorship as an EasyWorship Alternative

Freeworship is another tool great for presentations that include song lyrics, Bible verses, images, and videos. You can completely customize your presentations, and it even has a stage display feature that allows you to give instructions during each presentation.

The best part about Freeworship is that it’s pre-integrated with Microsoft Powerpoint , which allows for seamless transmissions between songs, scripture, slides, and more, plus the formatting to suit all your needs.

FreeWorship Features

Freeworship pricing.

Freeworship offers a free forever version, which comes with the necessary features.

You can also choose to upgrade to one of their paid versions, which start at around £10.00 per month and add extra features like the Twitter feed integration.

EpicWorship

Despite not being one of the sleekest free church presentation software out there, EpicWorship does the trick if you need to display Bible verses, and lyrics, and start using presentations. 

EpicWorship Features

• PowerPoint slides only
• Animated backgrounds

EpicWorship Pricing

EpicWorship is completely free but only supports Windows as the OS. 

The original EpicWorship has been discontinued and is no longer maintained, but the source code is available for download. According to the author of the project, a new version is called EpicWorshipNeo and can be found on GitHub . Unfortunately, the project seems abandoned, as it hasn’t been updated for at least four years.

VideoPsalm is a popular worship presentation software for pastors and church members who work with multiple languages . For starters, the software can display Bible verses in over 140 languages and it allows you to organize your music into songbooks. 

VideoPsalm also allows you to edit and display Bible song lyrics for your presentations and animate texts or images to give them more oomph. 

VideoPsalm is also popular for its live-streaming feature that allows you to broadcast sermons and services, seminars, reels, and videos from your social media accounts, including YouTube.

VideoPsalm Core Features

Videopsalm pricing.

VideoPsalm is completely free to download and use.

While FreeShow wasn’t made specifically for sermons, you can still use it as a sleek, open-source alternative to Easy Worship. 

FreeShow allows you to drag & drop the media you’d like in your presentation, add and edit images, use a timer, add lyrics, Bible verses, and even play videos!

Freeshow Features

• Multimedia support
• YouTube & Vimeo media player

Freeshow Pricing

FreeShow’s pricing is exactly what it says on the tin – 100% free. 

A Note on ProPresenter and Worship Extreme

While ProPresenter is one of the most popular church presentation tools that comes with a free version, it’s not meant to be used in front of a live audience, so we’re not including it in our list of free tools. 

Similarly, you might be able to use WorshipTools Presenter’s (formerly known as Worship Extreme) free version – but you won’t get the key features such as remote control.

Graveyard of Outdated Easy Worship Alternatives

This section is dedicated to the free software you may have seen during your search. Unfortunately, it’s either no longer updated or isn’t up to snuff for today’s digital needs.

Does ZionWorx Still Work?

ZionWorx was previously on our list for its effortless setup and ease of use. The software boasted a feature-rich dashboard with hassle-free video playback for Microsoft PowerPoint. However, its free version is limited compared to the others listed above. 

What’s more, it hasn’t been updated since 2021 .

• Pricing : Limited free version and subscriptions from $14.50/month.
• Supported OS : Windows, Android, and iOS

Praisenter is an application that displays Bible verses, songs, notifications, and more. It’s designed to be used with a projector, monitor, television, or other compatible device. The only caveat is that it hasn’t been updated since 2014, which means there’s likely no support, and it doesn’t function as it should with modern operating system updates.

• Pricing : Free (open-source)
• Supported OS : Windows, iOS, and Linux

Does Quelea Still Work?

Quelea is for the pastor or church member that wants to project slides, Bible verses, and song lyrics.

However, the website is no longer up , but if you’re familiar with the software, you can get it through websites like SourceForge .

The free software supports a separate stage view that allows you to display instrumental chords for the band or choir along with song lyrics for the rest of the congregation. You can also share music and song lyrics through browser links and libraries (including OpenSong) so your faithful members can view them on their own smart devices. 

• Pricing : Quelea is completely free to download and use.
• Supported OS : Windows, Mac, Linux

Screen Monkey

Screen Monkey is a professional presentation software that allows for media playback and control for live events, including theater, church services, broadcasting, and more. It was once popular among church leaders because it allows you to display song lyrics and more in service presentations.

However, the copyright of the software hasn’t been updated since 2020, and the website’s security certificate has long expired. It also doesn’t seem to have active support, so you’ll be on your own if you have any issues. 

• Pricing : Free; premium version at a flat $270 fee.
• Supported OS : Windows

Is ShowShare Still Operational?

Showshare is a web-based presentation software specifically designed for Christian worship and services. It doesn’t require any downloading or installation and is compatible with any device or platform that could connect to the web. However, the website itself is entirely outdated — to the point where it looks like a fake site.

• Pricing : Free for the first three months. After that, the Presenter accounts are £2 per month, or £20 for a year.
• Supported OS : Web-based

LiveWorship Presentation Software Status in 2023

LiveWorship was created by GeekJam, LLC, as a cross-platform presentation software for worship. It had drag-and-drop capabilities and an interface allowing it to display Bible verses, songs, audio, video, and images. However, it hasn’t been updated since 2012 , and the main website barely offers any information. 

• Pricing : Free trial version. Then, plans start from $199.
• Supported OS : Windows and Mac

Which Easy Worship Alternative Is the Best Option for Your Church?

Ultimately, the best software solution for you and your church will depend entirely on your needs. If you rarely use digital or projector presentations , you’ll only need an essential tool like Freeworship or OpenLP.

However, if you want to level up your sermons by making them more engaging and interactive, you’ll want a Church presentation software you can rely on. Consider the software solutions that offer paid versions beyond the free option, as you may require more for your presentations in the future.

SlideDog is the best option for creating interactive presentations with integrations from other tools, including PowerPoint and Prezi. 

With SlideDog, you’ll fully customize your presentations using all types of media files (from presentations to web pages) in one platform – without worrying about the hard technical stuff.

Try out the free version of SlideDog today and see the difference in your next sermon or service!

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OpenLP is a worship presentation software that has taken the church world by storm. It's like a musical conductor that synchronizes everything, making sure that the lyrics and Bible verses are displayed in a friendly way to the congregation. OpenLP is like a musical Picasso, painting a beautiful picture for the congregation to see and follow.

One of the greatest features of OpenLP is its ability to search through lyrics for certain words. It's like a giant highlighter, finding the most important parts of a song and shining a light on them for everyone to see. Not only that, but OpenLP can also search for Bible verses in the Bible. It's like a spiritual GPS, guiding the congregation to the right passages and helping them to understand the message.

OpenLP is also great at interacting with popular presentation programs like LibreOffice Impress, OpenOffice.org Impress, or Microsoft PowerPoint. It's like a puppet master, controlling the presentation with ease and grace. With OpenLP, switching between slides is as easy as changing the channel on a TV. Customizable backgrounds and video support make OpenLP a versatile tool that can be adapted to any situation.

But OpenLP is not just a tool for the congregation. It's also a tool for the worship team. With a song database, the worship team can easily organize and access their songs. It's like a giant library, storing all the musical treasures that the worship team needs. And with instant switching between slides, the worship team can focus on leading worship instead of fumbling with technology.

In conclusion, OpenLP is a powerful worship presentation software that has become an essential tool for churches around the world. Its ability to search through lyrics and Bible verses, interact with popular presentation programs, and provide easy access to songs make it a must-have for any worship team. It's like a conductor, a painter, a highlighter, a GPS, a puppet master, and a library all rolled into one. OpenLP truly is a masterpiece.

In February 2004, Tim Ebenezer registered OpenLP on SourceForge.net, the world's largest open-source software development community. This was the start of a journey that has seen OpenLP grow into one of the most popular worship presentation software programs around.

OpenLP's initial version 0.1 was released on February 28th, 2004. It was a barebones application that lacked most of the functionality that would make it a user-friendly and efficient worship presentation tool. But with each new release, OpenLP evolved, and it wasn't long before it started to gain traction in the open-source community.

On March 16th, 2004, OpenLP version 0.4 was released, which added multi-monitor support, making it easier for worship leaders to run the presentation on one screen while having the control panel on another. This was a significant milestone in the development of OpenLP, as it made the software more practical and functional.

By March 18th, 2004, OpenLP had officially entered beta status with the release of version 0.5. The software was finally starting to take shape, and Tim Ebenezer was receiving feedback from users, which helped him improve OpenLP's functionality and usability.

OpenLP continued to grow and develop, with version 0.8 being a turning point. This release added most of the desired functionality and marked a significant milestone in OpenLP's journey towards becoming a mature worship presentation software. Version 0.994 was the last release in the 0.x series of OpenLP, and it was released on October 11th, 2004.

In mid-2004, Raoul Snyman joined the project and suggested some architectural changes. Tim Ebenezer decided to drop the 0.x line and rewrite OpenLP from scratch with a redefined user interface. This was a bold move, but it was necessary to take OpenLP to the next level. Raoul Snyman took over the project in early 2006 after Tim became too busy to work on openlp.org.

After an extensive beta and release candidate program, OpenLP 1.0 was released on February 1st, 2008, marking a new era in OpenLP's journey. This version was stable, user-friendly, and had all the features that worship leaders needed. Raoul Snyman was going to work on a new version of OpenLP, version 1.2, while a new group of developers would work on OpenLP 2.0, a new cross-platform version of the software. However, after looking at the progress of version 2.0 and consulting with other developers, Raoul decided to merge the two projects into one, leading to the development of OpenLP 2.0.

Today, OpenLP 2.4.6 is the latest version, released on February 2nd, 2022. It is a mature and robust worship presentation software that has become a favorite of many churches worldwide. It is open-source, free to use, and has a vibrant community of developers and users who continue to improve the software.

In conclusion, OpenLP's journey is inspiring, and it shows what a small idea and hard work can achieve. From its humble beginnings as a barebones application to a mature and feature-rich worship presentation software, OpenLP has come a long way. Its success is proof that open-source software can compete with proprietary software and even surpass it.

Current status

OpenLP is a free and open-source software designed to help with the display of lyrics, media, and presentations during live events such as church services, concerts, and conferences. With its versatile features and ease of use, OpenLP has become a favorite among many organizations and individuals who require audiovisual aids in their events.

However, as with all software, OpenLP has gone through several versions and updates, with some becoming obsolete while others evolved to meet modern demands. Let's take a look at the current status of OpenLP and its journey so far.

Version 1.0 of OpenLP was the first release, but it is no longer maintained, having been superseded by version 1.2. Version 1.2.9 was the last stable release of the Delphi version of OpenLP, which was available only for Microsoft Windows. Unfortunately, it is no longer supported, and users are advised to upgrade to newer versions to enjoy the latest features and security fixes.

Version 2.0 of OpenLP was a significant upgrade, as it was the first version written in Python and Qt4, making it possible to run on most major operating systems, including Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows. This version opened up a whole new world of possibilities for users, who could now use OpenLP on their preferred platform.

Version 2.2 of OpenLP saw another major update, with the code base being updated to Python 3, and the addition of support for video playback through VLC media player, and presentation support via Libreoffice versions 4.0 and higher. This version was a significant improvement over the previous ones, making it even more versatile and useful.

The latest version of OpenLP, version 2.4, was released in 2016 and brought a significant upgrade to the code base. The software was upgraded from PyQt4 to PyQt5, allowing it to use the newer capabilities of Qt5. This upgrade improved the user interface, making it more attractive and user-friendly, while also enhancing the performance of the software.

In conclusion, OpenLP has come a long way since its initial release, and it is now a reliable and robust software that is highly regarded in the audiovisual community. Users can enjoy a wide range of features, including support for multiple languages, audio playback, and a library of pre-built templates. As the software continues to evolve and improve, we can expect even more exciting features that will make our audiovisual experiences even better.

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Open source worship presentation solution that supports playback of multiple video files with VLC integration.

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On-premise worship presentation solution which helps churches of all sizes import multimedia, create playlists, manage documents and display presentations.

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Overall, our experience with the software has been positive. The ease of use during the service has been of immense help.

I am in a small church so it has not much budget for this kind of stuff. It is easy and fun to use.

Since a found out this software I was very happy because it fills all my espectations.

OpenLP is a fantastic free presentation software for churches.

Our other issue is the lack of information on how to do things with the software. The lack of tutorials on it probably keeps many churches away from using it.

This is very limited in features, and cannot compete with paid software.

At the time we stopped using the software, it still could not support video backgrounds behind songs. The SongSelect import was more cumbersome than with other software, but it still worked.

The user interface is a bit awkward. I can get it to work for me, but it is really hard to explain it to someone else.

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Church presentation tools help you turn scripture, lyrics and images into engaging visuals for your members. You can even use them for online worship.

The right tools make the job much easier. When you’re already strapped for time, you want to be able to sit down, put together a great presentation and move on.

There are presentation tools for every budget. The list below includes both free and premium options, ensuring there’s an option for every church’s needs.

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1. basic church presentation tools, 3. easyslides, 4. videopsalm, 5. bibleshow, 7. freeworship, 8. praisenter, 9. datasoul, 10. mediashout, 12. opensong, 13. worship extreme, 14. zionworx.

While there are dedicated church presentation tools, you can use standard slideshow tools to create a presentation. The good part of these tools are you may already know how to use them. Plus, there are several great free options, such as:

• Microsoft PowerPoint ( Free Office Live Version or any premium version)
• LibreOffice Impress
• Google Slides
• Zoho Show (some features are free, others are premium only)

If you’re just getting started with basic presentations, these are great tools to get your feet wet. However, if you’re looking for something more robust, you’ll want to branch out from the basic tools.

OpenLP is a free open source church worship presentation tool designed to give you the freedom to create presentations they way you want. It’s also regularly updated, giving you even more features and support over time.

You can download to your computer, use it online or via the iOS/Android apps. You can even import presentations from other popular slideshow software, such as PowerPoint and LibreOffice.

Easily import songs, video content, Bible verses (import full Bibles for use or just certain verses), pictures and more. Create custom slides to play and loop or control them manually. You can easily control your presentation using the web, iOS or Android app.

EasySlides is one of the more simple church presentation tools. It’s made to project Bible verses and song lyrics during worship services. The great part is it’s completely free to use.

Despite being more scaled back, it does have some great features, such as:

• Convert to HTML to add to your church website
• Add notation to slides, such as chords/tabs
• Incorporate a wide variety of Bibles
• Countdown clocks/timers
• Basic slideshows
• Publish on EasySlides for live online presentations (requires a low-cost annual subscription)
• Create worship booklets

If you’re mainly creating presentations to encourage more engagement during services, EasySlides is a good option. It’s also updated on a regular basis, completely for free.

VideoPsalm’s website may look a bit dated, but their presentation software is not only powerful, but free. They call the software mission-ware as it aids churches on their mission to spread God’s word.

VideoPsalm is compatible with many other church presentation tools, including EasySlides, MediaShout, PowerPoint, VerseView and more. This makes it easy to import presentations you’ve already created in other tools.

The free help library includes detailed tutorials and guidance to help you get started quickly. Plus, there are numerous Bibles and songbooks for you to import and pull information from. This makes finding what you need even easier.

Some of the other main features include:

• Quick search features
• Create image and video slideshows
• Play music along with lyrics
• Create live video feed background
• Add music chords to lyrics
• Quick editing modes
• Organization tools to keep track of what you’re using

With 24/7 support, this is one free tool that’s hard to pass on.

BibleShow is another completely free church presentation tool. It’s only compatible with Windows though. This is one of the more basic tools as it only supports Bible verses instead of songs too.

It comes complete with hundreds of themes to use. There are also multiple Bibles and translations to choose from. It’s easy to project or use on any connected video device. You can even stream your presentation for live online worship.

Create a searchable list of favorite verses for quicker access. However, built-in search features allow you to search the Bible versions you’ve imported.

If you want more control over your slides and want to go beyond scripture, BibleShow might not be for you. Otherwise, it’s a nice light-weight tool especially if you have older equipment.

Lyricue isn’t just for churches. It’s made for live events, such as worship services and concerts. As the name implies, it’s main purpose is displaying song lyrics for a more interactive event. However, you can present more than just lyrics.

You can also add text passages, such as scripture or important takeaways. This makes it easy to ensure your members not only hear, but see the most important parts of your sermon.

One immensely useful feature is live editing. Even if your presentation is being shown, you can edit on the fly. See a typo? Edit in seconds. This is ideal if your church is hosting a live event and you want to add impromptu notes during the event. Or, if you need to change lyrics quickly.

You can also add text over a live feed, which is ideal if you’re live streaming . It’s easy to create custom screens for lyrics and verses. You can even create playlists for autoplay presentations.

FreeWorship has a free and premium version. For simple church presentations, the free version is really all you need. However, if you want additional support, more integrations with other tools and more advanced search features, you’ll need the premium version for $13.67/month.

In the free version, you create customized presentations using FreeWorship’s intuitive interface. Add song lyrics, videos, images and Bible verses. Create custom slide sets for your church events.

The premium version does make it easier to add songs and verses thanks to SongSelect integration and an advanced Bible search function. This can help save valuable time. Unlike other free options on this list, you have to pay for addition Bibles, which start at $13.67 each.

Praisenter is one of the more straightforward church presentation tools. It’s made specifically to help churches create more engaging presentations without spending a dime. You don’t even have to register with your email address.

Praisenter uses The Unbound Bible to allow you to import various translations, based on your church’s needs. This is completely free. Import song lyrics or create your own. You can add unlimited lyrics. Plus, you can organize all your songs to make them easier to find when you need them.

Create fully custom slides, complete with transition effects. Every aspect of the slides can be edited. Add engaging images, video and audio to your slides. There’s even a media library built-in for managing your files.

You can even display alerts with ease. Let a member know they left their lights on or remind members about a meeting after services.

The only downside is the software hasn’t been updated in years, which is why it doesn’t have a very modern look. However, it still works well.

Datasoul is another free and open source church presentation tool. It’s rather barebones, but still highly effective for creating amazing presentations.

Easily import slides and presentations from PowerPoint and OpenOffice. You can even launch files from both programs directly within Datasoul. You can also import song lyrics from EasyWorship.

As with most church presentation tools, you can add song lyrics and Bible verses. Add chords and guitar tabs with any song. To make services even more engaging, print out any or all parts of your presentation for members to use during services or to take home.

For online worship, share your presentations online. This works well for live streaming and as an added resource for your church website visitors. You can even export your presentation as a PDF, making it easy to add a downloadable file to your website.

MediaShout is the first fully premium option on this list. However, there is a free 30-day trial to see if it’s right for your church before you pay. It’s a feature-rich presentation tool with all the bells and whistles you could want.

The intuitive and modern interface makes it easy to use. You can even customize it to your needs. Built-in templates get you started quickly.

The presentation editor allows you to customize all aspects of your slides. There’s also a sermon builder to help you create more interactive and engaging sermons.

Easily import PowerPoint slides. You also have access to both public-access and copyrighted Bible translations and versions. Plus, you can import songs using SongSelect.

Customize your stage display and easily display announcements. While there isn’t an Android app yet, you can remotely control your presentations via the iOS app. MediaShout is even planning to add social media integration and cloud storage options soon.

MediaShout starts at $399 or $409 for copyrighted Bible access for the Windows version. The Mac version is $249 and $299. You can also get additional support and exclusive content for $21/month.

Prezi isn’t strictly for churches, but it’s still well worth considering among church presentation tools. What sets it apart is it’s actually a collection of three different tools – Present, Video and Design.

You get access to all three tools starting at $15/month. While a cheaper plan is available, it’s for personal use and doesn’t include nearly as many useful features. A free version is available to create up to five presentations. This is a good way to try it out, though free trials of al premium plans are available too.

Not only can you create custom presentations to show in your church, you can create online presentations to better engage your online worshipers. There are even hundreds of thousands of free images and icons to use.

Create visually engaging stories, which are great for Sunday school and children’s ministry. You can also create voice overs, which work well for online access when you’re not live.

While there isn’t any Bible or song lyric integrations, you can manually add any content you need. This is a major con, but if your church also needs tools for creating videos and image design, the tradeoff might be worth it.

OpenSong is one of the simpler church presentation tools. However, it’s designed specifically to be an easy to use tool for displaying song lyrics and Bible verses. Every slide can have a custom background or background color.

While it doesn’t have the customization of some of the other tools on this list, it is free. It’s a perfect addition to other tools, though, if you want to do more with your songs.

Easily transpose songs, add details about when a capo is used, add full song details (CCLI#, length, tempo, author and more) and customize individual elements, such as underlining certain parts.

You have access to 168 different Bible translations. While it’s a separate download listed on OpenSong, there is a detailed guide on how to do it.

Worship Extreme has a free and premium version. Create fully custom presentations using a variety of built-in Bibles and SongSelect (requires a SongSelect account) integration. Free users have access to limited number of motion graphics, while premium users have access to more.

Create cue lists which you can edit on the fly. Need to add something new during a service? No problem. These lists make it quick and easy to make presentations.

You can also sync you presentations to Worship Extreme’s cloud service. This ensures you always have a backup of your work and access wherever you are.

The premium version starts at $15/month. Get access to all features, including unlimited templates and graphics, for $25/month. Smaller churches will likely do well with the free version, though.

While ZionWorx offers a free trial, there isn’t a free version available. There’s a one-time fee of $249 for your entire team to use the software. All minor updates are free to download, but if a new major version is released, there is an additional upgrade fee.

The intuitive interface lets you jump right in, creating presentations with ease. Add any audio, video or image file into your presentations without worrying about compatibility. All codecs are already built-in.

A layer-based approach makes it quick and easy to customize every part of your presentation. From backgrounds to the text itself, you have full control.

A color-coded layout makes arranging song lyrics easier than ever. You can import songs directly from SongSelect or even text files, though ZionWorx does state this can be glitchy at times. Use BibleGateway to search for and import the Bibles of your choice.

PowerPoint integration is supported. You can also export your entire playlist presentation to use on-the-go. This is ideal if another church wants to use your presentation or you’re presenting as a guest elsewhere.

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OpenLP is great for churches seeking an efficient and cost-effective church presentation software solution for their worship presentation needs. With its open-source nature, it promises a world of opportunities without the shackles of subscription fees or platform restrictions.

OpenLP stands out as a beacon for churches seeking an efficient and cost-effective solution for their worship presentation needs. With its open-source nature, it promises a world of opportunities without the shackles of subscription fees or platform restrictions.

Why Choose OpenLP?

• Versatility Across Platforms : Compatible with Linux, Windows, OS X, and FreeBSD.
• Display songs, Bible verses, presentations, and more.
• Remotely control presentations using any mobile device.
• Seamless import of songs from popular presentation software.
• User-friendly interface; get started in under 10 minutes.

Open Source – The Future of Church Presentation Software

OpenLP is not just software; it’s a movement. By choosing an open-source church presentation software, you’re embracing a community-driven approach. OpenLP is free – in cost, in spirit, and in accessibility. This means continuous enhancements, a platform that remains free, and a community that’s invested in your success.

Control at Your Fingertips

Imagine changing slides or searching for a song during worship using just your phone. With OpenLP’s innovative remote system, this is a reality. The software boasts apps for Android and iOS, offering all web app features in a native application.

OpenLP’s Multifaceted Features:

• Songs : Add, format, manage, and even attach backing tracks.
• Media : Broad format support thanks to VLC integration.
• Bibles : Import from various formats, and display verses in multiple styles.
• Custom Slides : Perfect for liturgy and announcements.
• Presentations : Compatibility with PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, and more.
• Remote Control : For both Android and iOS.
• Pictures : Organize and create slide-shows.
• Stage View : Turn any device into a stage monitor.

Pros and Cons of Using OpenLP

• Open Source : This ensures no hidden costs and a continually improving software as it’s driven by community contributions.
• Cross-Platform : Operates on Linux, Windows, OS X, and FreeBSD, allowing for versatility.
• Remote Access : Control presentations from anywhere, whether from a mobile browser or dedicated apps.
• Comprehensive Features : From song displays to custom slides, it caters to all church presentation needs.
• Community Support : Being open-source, it boasts a robust community ready to assist and guide.
• Learning Curve : As with any feature-rich software, some users might take time to get accustomed to all its functionalities.
• Dependency on VLC : For media features, the software relies on VLC integration which might be an extra step for some users.
• Internet Requirement : For remote access, a stable internet connection is necessary.

While OpenLP offers a plethora of advantages over other church presentation software , especially for churches looking for a cost-effective, comprehensive presentation solution, it’s essential to be aware of potential challenges. As with any tool, understanding its full capabilities and potential drawbacks ensures a smoother experience.

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Empowering Worship: Open Source Worship Software

In an era where technology is deeply integrated into our lives, places of worship are no exception. From managing multimedia presentations to enhancing the worship experience, software has become a valuable tool for religious organizations. While there are numerous commercial options available, the rise of open source worship software has brought flexibility, customization, and affordability to the forefront of this niche.

Let’s explore the world of open source worship software, its benefits, and how it is transforming the way religious communities conduct their services. 

The Evolution of Worship Software 

Traditionally, houses of worship relied on printed hymnals, overhead projectors, and manual sound systems to conduct services. However, as technology advanced, the need for more efficient and dynamic tools became evident. Commercial worship software emerged, offering features like lyric projection, media integration, and remote control of lighting and audio. While these solutions provided valuable services, they often came with hefty price tags, limiting access for smaller congregations and non-profit organizations. 

The Open Source Alternative 

Open source worship software provides an alternative that empowers religious communities of all sizes. Here are some key advantages: 

Cost-Efficiency 

Open source software is typically free to use. Congregations can allocate their budgets to other important needs, such as community outreach, rather than expensive software licenses. 

Customization 

Open source solutions are highly customizable. Religious organizations can adapt the software to meet their specific needs, whether it’s creating templates for different types of services or integrating unique multimedia elements. 

Community Support 

The open source community is known for its active and collaborative nature. Congregations can tap into a network of developers and users who share their experiences, offer support, and contribute to the software’s improvement. 

Transparency 

Open source software is transparent, meaning users can inspect the source code for security and privacy concerns. This transparency builds trust among congregations and ensures data integrity. 

Popular Open Source Worship Software 

Several open source worship software options are gaining popularity. 

OpenLP 

OpenLP is a feature-rich open source worship presentation program. It supports lyrics projection, Bible verses, images, and videos. Users can customize templates and integrate with various Bible translations. 

Quelea 

Quelea is a cross-platform worship software that includes features like lyric projection, chord charts, and stage notifications. It also supports integration with Planning Center Services. 

OpenSong 

OpenSong is a lightweight open source worship software ideal for smaller congregations. It provides basic features for lyrics projection and chord chart display. 

How Open Source Worship Software is Transforming Worship Services 

Multimedia Integration : Open source worship software enables religious communities to seamlessly integrate multimedia elements such as images, videos, and audio, enhancing the worship experience. 

Remote Accessibility : Many open source solutions offer remote access, allowing worship leaders to control presentations from mobile devices, facilitating a more dynamic and interactive service. 

Customized Worship : Congregations can tailor presentations to match the unique themes and styles of their services, creating a more meaningful and immersive worship experience. 

Collaboration : Open source worship software fosters collaboration among worship teams. Multiple users can contribute to the presentation, making it easier to manage and organize content. 

Open source worship software is revolutionizing the way religious communities conduct their services. By providing cost-effective, customizable, and community-driven solutions, it empowers congregations of all sizes to embrace technology and enhance the worship experience. As technology continues to evolve, open source worship software will likely play an even more significant role in shaping the future of worship services. 

EasyWorship

EasyWorship is an expansive worship presentation software that was designed for all kinds of parishioners. This program brings solid church media with audio and video to every place of worship, from the smallest to the biggest megachurches. Its latest version was updated in January 2018.

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EasyWorship Reviews

We have 1 review for EasyWorship. The average overall ratings is 4.0 / 5 stars.

Overall Opinion: EasyWorship parades itself as a program that is filled with features and possibilities. Just like the corny built-in passages say, hold out on suffering your way through this big project and maybe there will be a valuable prize in the end. If the process of completing that project is devoid of any feeling of accomplishment, what would make anyone think the creators of it would supply a satisfying outcome. A user can easily, passionlessly throw together a multimedia slide with both default and imported files, and it will definitely look like something. No matter how much effort you put into it, the slides never fail to look like an ugly website from 1998. This software is simply Microsoft Powerpoint in a cumbersome costume. Not to mention, its UI is ridiculously unstable. It crashed two times in a row only because I changed the background. EasyWorship feels like the product of a high school coding project that was rushed a day before the deadline. I do not recommend this app for anyone who wants to make their presentations look anything remotely professional.

Pros: EasyWorship gives parish workers the ability to create and organize multimedia slide shows. The user interface is simple enough for even the least computer savvy person. Includes internet tutorials to make the learning curve smoother and more in-depth.

Cons: There is little that can be done to edit slides in a way that creates variety. Its overall image is tacky and may risk losing the attention of younger viewers. The System UI is full of bugs and is highly prone to crashing from light RAM load.

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