OpenLP vs SoftProjector
OpenLP
openlp.orgSoftProjector
softprojector.orgSide by side
| Figure | OpenLP | SoftProjector |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Spec score · Church Presentation Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.6 (#25) |
| Founded | 2004 | 2009 |
| License | OpenLP is licensed under the GNU General Public License and the manual says it is free to use, distribute, and modify. | The maker identifies SoftProjector as free software under the GNU General Public License version 3. |
| Purpose | OpenLP is worship presentation software developed for churches to support projection needs during services. | SoftProjector projects songs, Bible text, picture slideshows, and announcements onto a screen during services. |
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.
SoftProjector
SoftProjector has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.