Google Slides vs SongShow Plus
Google Slides
workspace.google.comSongShow Plus
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| Figure | Google Slides | SongShow Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 19 |
| Spec score · Presentation software | 9.0 (#7) | 8.5 (#29) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, United States | Boise, Idaho, USA |
| Integrations | Slides supports add-ons and developer tools, and the Workspace Marketplace lists apps that work directly with Slides, including Nearpod and Lucidchart. | The Bronze subscription provides integrations with SongSelect, Planning Center Online, Shift Worship, and Microsoft Bing; some require separate subscriptions. |
| Offline access | Users can access, create, and edit Slides without an internet connection. | Yes |
| Purpose | Google Slides is a browser-based presentation tool for creating and delivering presentations without installation. | SongShow Plus is presentation software designed for churches to display scripture, song lyrics, sermon slideshows, and other media. |
| Support | Google Workspace customers receive support for Google Slides as one of its web-based Drive and Docs editor services. | Silver includes weekday technical support by email and scheduled phone support as needed; Platinum adds priority weekday phone support and one live training session. |
Plans
Google Slides
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Google SlidesFree
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
SongShow Plus
- Basic EditionPrice not published
- Professional EditionPrice not published
- Ultra EditionPrice not published
- Bronze Level Subscription$180 a year
- Silver Level Subscription$240 a year
- Platinum Level Subscription$450 a year
- Projection License$95 a month
- Projection Site License$399 a month
- Workstation LicenseFree
- Bible Plug-ins$25, paid once
In their own words
Google Slides
Google Slides is a browser-based presentation tool for creating and delivering presentations without installation. Anyone with a Google Account can create slides, and the service runs on the web, Android, and iOS. Users can start with templates and add videos, animations, transitions, GIFs, and stickers. Gemini in Slides can summarize content, generate slides from prompts and Drive content, and create images. Collaborators can edit live, comment, use live pointers, and control who can view, comment on, or edit a presentation. Slides can also be accessed, created, and edited offline. It can import or directly edit Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and import Canva presentations online. Users can present through Google Meet, add speaker spotlight, or record presentations on some Workspace plans. Google offers a free plan; paid plans start at $7/user/mo, with a 14-day trial. Some capabilities require a Workspace plan or add-on. Google says Slides data is encrypted by default and describes additional security and privacy controls.
SongShow Plus
SongShow Plus has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.