Holyrics vs OpenSong
Holyrics
holyrics.com.brOpenSong
opensong.orgSide by side
| Figure | Holyrics | OpenSong |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Church Presentation Software | 9.3 (#1) | 7.9 (#16) |
| API | The Advanced plan provides an online API that lets other applications send HTTP requests to Holyrics over the internet. | The API provides REST-style HTTP and WebSocket automation and remote control for OpenSong core elements. |
| Integrations | The documentation demonstrates controlling OBS Studio scenes and network PTZ cameras through API receivers. | OpenSong is supported by Bitfocus Companion for Elgato Stream Deck, and its module is part of the standard Companion distribution. |
| Purpose | Holyrics is presentation software designed to help churches present lyrics and Bible verses in worship and events. | OpenSong manages and presents songs, lyrics, chords, scripture fragments, free text, images, and videos. |
| Support | Holyrics provides video tutorials, tips and an FAQ covering the software and app. | The site directs users to contact the development team through the OpenSong project on SourceForge. |
Plans
Holyrics
- Basic$2 a month
- Advanced$3 a month
- Advanced + Worshipwide$7 a month
- HolyricsFree
- HolyricsFree
- Holyrics iOS app$0.99, paid once
- Holyrics iOS app$0.99, paid once
In their own words
Holyrics
Holyrics is presentation software for churches that display lyrics and Bible verses at worship services and events. It can present song lyrics, scripture, text, images, audio, video, countdowns, alerts and stage-view content. The audio and video player supports VLC Media Player, while the mobile app can access program data and control presentations. Cloud synchronization shares program data and media files between computers but leaves local settings out. Telegram features include questions, polls, draws, chat synchronization and file transfer through a chatbot; direct chat file transfers are limited to 20MB, with Google Drive links suggested for larger files. The Advanced plan includes an online API for HTTP requests from other applications. Holyrics does not stream directly, though it is compatible with streaming programs. Desktop versions are available for Windows, Linux and Mac and require Java 8; Java 9 does not work. The software plan is free; Basic is $5 a month, Advanced is $10 a month, and Advanced + Worshipwide is $25 a month. The iOS app is $0.99, paid once.