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Head-to-head · Church Presentation Software

FreeShow vs OpenLP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score FreeShow #2 in Church Presentation Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit FreeShow
OpenLP #3 in Church Presentation Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OpenLP

FreeShow leads on 0 checks, OpenLP on 0, and 6 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 scoreFreeShow · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresFreeShow · 5 of 5

FreeShow scores higher on our rubric for church presentation software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

FreeShow is the better fit for free churches needing broad presentation tools. OpenLP is the better fit for established open-source church teams.

  • FreeShow fits best

    Free churches needing broad presentation tools

  • OpenLP fits best

    Established open-source church teams

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Side by side

Feature FreeShow 9.2/10 Visit ↗ OpenLP 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Church Presentation Software #3 in Church Presentation Software
Best for Free churches needing broad presentation tools Established open-source church teams
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features FreeShow 5/5 · OpenLP 0/5
Lyrics display ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scripture display ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Stage display ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Multi-screen output ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Media playback ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Output screen limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free and open-source with no paid tier
  • Supports lyrics, Scripture, stage views, and independent outputs
  • Imports major presentation formats and syncs between computers
  • 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
Cons
  • Primarily focused on presentation rather than broader church management
  • Browser access is for remote and stage views, not the desktop presenter
  • Advanced workflows may depend on integrations such as NDI, MIDI, or Companion
  • 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
Our verdict

FreeShow is a free, open-source presentation application for churches and events. It supports song lyrics, Scripture, slides, images, and video for live presentation workflows. Churches can run the desktop application on Windows, macOS,…

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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.…

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  1. FreeShowChurch Presentation Software 9.2Free plan
  2. OpenLPChurch Presentation Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FreeShow — where it wins

    • Free and open-source with no paid tier
    • Supports lyrics, Scripture, stage views, and independent outputs
    • Imports major presentation formats and syncs between computers

    Where it doesn't

    • Primarily focused on presentation rather than broader church management
    • Browser access is for remote and stage views, not the desktop presenter
    • Advanced workflows may depend on integrations such as NDI, MIDI, or Companion

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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