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OpenLP

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Spec score 8.5 #5 of 35 in Church Presentation Software

What it is

OpenLP is worship presentation software for churches preparing and projecting material during services. Searchable song and Bible verse databases let users put content on screen immediately or arrange it in a prepared service order. The program can run PowerPoint and OpenOffice presentations, videos, and audio files. A built-in web app lets devices on the network control slides and search content; the stage view is available through a browser on the local network. Free Android and iOS remote apps are also available. OpenLP integrates with VLC for video display and audio playback, and supports presentation control through PowerPoint, PowerPoint Viewer, and LibreOffice Impress on specified platforms. Plugins can import service plans from the Planning Center Online v2 API and control OBS Studio scenes and sources. Song imports include sources such as CCLI SongSelect, EasyWorship, ProPresenter 4, and SongShow Plus. OpenLP is free to download and use, with a plan listed at free. It is licensed under the GNU General Public License, which permits use, distribution, and modification. The listed platforms are Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. The Flatpak is described as experimental and unsupported by the team.

Spec sheet

Purpose
OpenLP is worship presentation software developed for churches to support projection needs during services.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manual.openlp.org
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openlp.org
Security
OpenLP says it uses SSL to connect to its download servers and CCLI SongSelect.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlp.org
Support
The project points users to its manual, troubleshooting guide, and community forums, and says its developers are volunteers who also help users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlp.org
License
OpenLP is licensed under the GNU General Public License and the manual says it is free to use, distribute, and modify.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manual.openlp.org
Founded
2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · openlp.org
OBS integration
An OBS Studio plugin lets users control scenes and sources from OpenLP.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manual.openlp.org
Planning Center integration
A plugin imports service plans from the Planning Center Online v2 API.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manual.openlp.org
Platform limitation
The download page says the Flatpak is experimental and unsupported by the OpenLP team.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlp.org
PowerPoint import
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openlp.org
Presentation integrations
OpenLP supports importing and controlling presentations through PowerPoint, PowerPoint Viewer, and LibreOffice Impress on specified platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlp.org
Presentations and media
PowerPoint and OpenOffice presentations, videos, and audio files can be run within the program.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manual.openlp.org
Presenter mode
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openlp.org
Remote control
A built-in web app lets users control slides and search content from network-connected devices, and free Android and iOS remote apps are available.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlp.org
Song imports
The song importer supports sources including CCLI SongSelect, EasyWorship, ProPresenter 4, and SongShow Plus.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manual.openlp.org
Songs and Bible verses
It provides searchable song and Bible verse databases that can be projected immediately or saved in a prepared service order.Read 11 Oct 2026 · manual.openlp.org
Stage view
The built-in stage view can be accessed from devices with a web browser on the local network.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlp.org
Supported platforms
web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,AndroidRead 20 Sep 2026 · openlp.org
VLC integration
OpenLP integrates with VLC to display video and play audio files in a wide variety of formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openlp.org

Plans and prices

OpenLP Free Free to download and use · install on as many copies as needed · open source Read 11 Oct 2026 · manual.openlp.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Searchable song and Bible verse databases.
  • Runs presentations, videos, and audio files.
  • Built-in web app controls slides and searches content.
  • Free Android and iOS remote apps.
  • Free to use, distribute, and modify.

Limits

  • Flatpak is experimental and unsupported by the team.
  • Stage view requires a browser on the local network.

Who it suits

OpenLP suits churches that need to prepare service orders and project songs, Bible verses, presentations, or media. Its network controls and mobile remote apps may help teams managing presentations from connected devices.

Verdict

OpenLP brings worship content, presentations, and media into a free presentation program with network and mobile controls. Churches should note that the Flatpak is experimental and unsupported by the team.

Where Specifiction places it

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