OpenLP vs Proclaim
OpenLP
openlp.org
Proclaim
proclaim.logos.comSide by side
| Figure | OpenLP | Proclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Church Presentation Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Spec score · Presentation software | 8.4 (#33) | 7.8 (#60) |
| Founded | 2004 | 1992 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| PowerPoint import | Yes | Yes |
| Presenter mode | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | OpenLP is worship presentation software developed for churches to support projection needs during services. | Proclaim is cloud-based presentation software built specifically for churches to design slides, create presentations, and record or stream sermons. |
| 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. | The Proclaim Remote is supported on Android 7.1 and above and iOS 13 and above. |
| Security | OpenLP says it uses SSL to connect to its download servers and CCLI SongSelect. | Faithlife says sessions with its services use TLS 1.2 or better, and that it maintains PCI-DSS compliance. |
| Support | The project points users to its manual, troubleshooting guide, and community forums, and says its developers are volunteers who also help users. | Proclaim advertises support from real people by phone any day of the week, including Sundays. |
| Supported platforms | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
Plans
In their own words
OpenLP
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.
Proclaim
Proclaim is cloud-based presentation software for churches to design worship slides, build presentations, and record or stream sermons. Teams can collaborate from different locations, with one subscription covering unlimited seats, collaborators, and installs. The software provides motion backgrounds, still images, and graphics, and can display Scripture references with custom animations or populate lyrics from Hymnbase or a linked SongSelect by CCLI account. Integrations include PowerPoint, Keynote, Planning Center, SongSelect by CCLI, and Logos. Presentation and broadcast options include multi-screen output, alpha keying, SDI and NDI support, MIDI input and output, live streaming, and podcast recording. Sermons can be recorded and published to Logos Sermons. Presentation content can be downloaded for offline use or backed up to a thumb drive. Proclaim runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with desktop requirements of Windows 10 x64 or higher or macOS 13 or higher; Windows ARM processors are not supported. It has no free plan and offers a 14-day free trial without a credit card. The Digital Signage app remains free after the trial.