OpenLP vs Quelea
OpenLP
openlp.orgQuelea
quelea.orgSide by side
| Figure | OpenLP | Quelea |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Church Presentation Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.9 (#18) |
| Spec score · Presentation software | 8.4 (#33) | 7.8 (#61) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | OpenLP is licensed under the GNU General Public License and the manual says it is free to use, distribute, and modify. | The project repository identifies the software license as GPL-3.0. |
| PowerPoint import | Yes | Yes |
| Presenter mode | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | OpenLP is worship presentation software developed for churches to support projection needs during services. | Quelea is free, open-source software for projecting multimedia content in church services. |
| 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. | Mobile Remote lets a browser on the same network control Quelea and requires a password to be configured. |
| Song imports | The song importer supports sources including CCLI SongSelect, EasyWorship, ProPresenter 4, and SongShow Plus. | It imports song databases from church projection software including EasyWorship, OpenLP, and EasySlides. |
| Stage view | The built-in stage view can be accessed from devices with a web browser on the local network. | Stage View can display a clock and song chords on a separate screen, while presentations, notices, and videos are not shown there. |
| Support | The project points users to its manual, troubleshooting guide, and community forums, and says its developers are volunteers who also help users. | The project directs users to its community forum for problems and suggestions. |
| Supported platforms | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,Linux |
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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.