Praisenter vs SongShow Plus
Praisenter
praisenter.orgSongShow Plus
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| Figure | Praisenter | SongShow Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · Church Presentation Software | 8.3 (#9) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Multiple displays | It can send different content to each display, with the number of displays depending on the computer’s video outputs. | The Ultra Edition includes support for multiple display windows, including up to six output windows described in the support article. |
| NDI | The manual includes instructions for adding an NDI display. | The Ultra Edition can broadcast output window video over NDI on a local network, but SongShow Plus does not accept NDI inputs. |
| Purpose | Praisenter is free, open source presentation software focused on churches and worship services. | SongShow Plus is presentation software designed for churches to display scripture, song lyrics and custom slideshows for sermon content. |
Plans
SongShow Plus
- Workstation LicenseFree
- Bible Plug-ins$25, paid once
- Projection License$95, paid once
- Bronze Level Subscription$180 a year
- Silver Level Subscription$240 a year
- SongShow Plus 9.3 Ultra Edition$249, paid once
- Projection Site License$399, paid once
- Platinum Level Subscription$450 a year
- Signage ChannelPriced on request
In their own words
Praisenter
Praisenter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SongShow Plus
SongShow Plus is presentation software for churches preparing scripture, song lyrics, and custom slideshows for sermon content. It can present video, images, slideshows, and audio tracks, and includes tools to create or modify graphics and slideshows, adjust colors, and apply video filters. Content can be changed without rendering or exporting. The Ultra Edition supports multiple display windows, up to six output windows, and can broadcast output-window video over NDI on a local network; it does not accept NDI inputs. Bronze includes SongSelect, Planning Center Online, Shift Worship, and Microsoft Bing features, though the first three require separate subscriptions. Silver adds 5GB each of SongShow Drive and SongShow Sync, plus Mobile Control, a Progressive Web App that requires the presentation machine and controlling device to share a local network. SongShow Plus is paid and offers a 30-day trial and free evaluation downloads. Prices include a $95.00 USD one-time additional projection license, subscriptions at $180 a year and $240 a year, and the Ultra Edition at $249.00 USD once. It is a 32-bit application designed primarily for Windows 10 and tested on Windows 11.