Head-to-head · Church Presentation Software
EasyWorship vs OpenLP
EasyWorship leads on 5 checks, OpenLP on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEasyWorship · 8.2/10
- Free planonly OpenLP
- Most featuresEasyWorship · 5 of 5
EasyWorship scores higher on our rubric for church presentation software: 8.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
OpenLP offers free plan; EasyWorship doesn't. EasyWorship offers lyrics display; OpenLP doesn't publish it. EasyWorship offers scripture display; OpenLP doesn't publish it. EasyWorship offers stage display; OpenLP doesn't publish it. EasyWorship offers multi-screen output; OpenLP doesn't publish it.
EasyWorship is the better fit for churches wanting polished paid workflows. OpenLP is the better fit for established open-source church teams.
- EasyWorship fits best
Churches wanting polished paid workflows
- OpenLP fits best
Established open-source church teams
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Side by side
| Feature | EasyWorship 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | OpenLP 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Church Presentation Software | #4 in Church Presentation Software |
| Best for | Churches wanting polished paid workflows | Established open-source church teams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $17.5/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 16 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features EasyWorship 5/5 · OpenLP 0/5 | ||
| Lyrics display | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Scripture display | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Stage display | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Multi-screen output | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Media playback | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Output screen limit | 4 screens | Not published |
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| Our verdict | EasyWorship is presentation software for churches and worship teams that need to schedule, preview, edit, and present service content from one application. It supports lyrics, Scriptures, sermon slides, videos, presentation graphics, and… Read the review → |
OpenLP is free, open-source presentation software for churches and worship teams. It brings songs, Bible verses, presentations, images, videos, audio and custom slides into a desktop application, while supporting Windows, macOS and Linux.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
EasyWorship — where it wins
- Supports lyrics, Scripture, sermons, video, and media in one application
- Offers NDI, Alpha Channel, MIDI, and multiple display outputs
- Includes PowerPoint import, SongSelect, and iOS/Android remote control
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Pricing varies by average weekly attendance
- Premium features require a higher-priced subscription
OpenLP — where it wins
- Free, open-source software with no subscription or per-seat licensing
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, web, iOS and Android
- Combines service orders, stage view, remote control and media playback
Where it doesn't
- PowerPoint presentation support is not currently available on macOS
- Presentation and media support depends on operating system and external software
- Volunteer development may not suit teams seeking commercial vendor support
- EasyWorship8.2/10 · From $17.50/mo · 30-day trial
A paid church presentation suite with broad production outputs and mobile control.
Visit EasyWorshipFull verdict → - OpenLP7.7/10 · Free plan
A capable free choice for established church teams comfortable with open-source software.
Visit OpenLPFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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