OpenLP vs VideoPsalm
OpenLP
openlp.orgVideoPsalm
videopsalm.orgSide by side
| Figure | OpenLP | VideoPsalm |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Church Presentation Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.2 (#34) |
| Purpose | OpenLP is worship presentation software developed for churches to support projection needs during services. | VideoPsalm is free worship presentation software for churches that displays song lyrics, chords, and Bible verses. |
| Support | The project points users to its manual, troubleshooting guide, and community forums, and says its developers are volunteers who also help users. | The site advertises 24/7/365 email support. |
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.
VideoPsalm
VideoPsalm has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.