OpenLP vs Holyrics

OpenLP7.7Visit Holyrics7.1Visit

Higher score OpenLP #4 in Church Presentation Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OpenLP

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Holyrics #7 in Church Presentation Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Holyrics

• OpenLP fits best

  Established open-source church teams

• Holyrics fits best

  Low-cost teams wanting broad basics

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Side by side

Feature	OpenLP 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Holyrics 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.1
Ranking	#4 in Church Presentation Software	#7 in Church Presentation Software
Best for	Established open-source church teams	Low-cost teams wanting broad basics
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features OpenLP 0/5 · Holyrics 5/5
Lyrics display	Not published	✓ (best)
Scripture display	Not published	✓ (best)
Stage display	Not published	✓ (best)
Multi-screen output	Not published	✓ (best)
Media playback	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, Linux, macOS, Android
Output screen limit	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	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	Free plan covers lyrics, Scripture, media, playlists, and stage view Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android Includes mobile control, reports, countdowns, and an HTTP API
Cons	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	Online sharing is limited to the Basic plan and above Online API access begins with the Advanced plan AI features are not included
Our verdict	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 →	Holyrics is presentation software for churches and worship events that need to display song lyrics, Bible verses, text, images, audio, and video. It suits teams looking for a broad set of service-presentation basics across Windows, Linux,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Holyrics — where it wins

  • Free plan covers lyrics, Scripture, media, playlists, and stage view
  • Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android
  • Includes mobile control, reports, countdowns, and an HTTP API

  Where it doesn't

  • Online sharing is limited to the Basic plan and above
  • Online API access begins with the Advanced plan
  • AI features are not included

• OpenLP7.7/10 · Free plan

  A capable free choice for established church teams comfortable with open-source software.

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• Holyrics7.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad free church presentation tool with optional online and API-focused tiers.

  Visit HolyricsFull verdict →