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Head-to-head · Church Presentation Software

OpenLP vs ProPresenter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score OpenLP #3 in Church Presentation Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OpenLP
ProPresenter #6 in Church Presentation Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ProPresenter

OpenLP leads on 1 check, ProPresenter on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenLP · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly OpenLP
  • Free trialonly ProPresenter

OpenLP scores higher on our rubric for church presentation software: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

OpenLP offers free plan; ProPresenter doesn't.

OpenLP is the better fit for established open-source church teams. ProPresenter is the better fit for production-heavy churches and campuses.

  • OpenLP fits best

    Established open-source church teams

  • ProPresenter fits best

    Production-heavy churches and campuses

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Side by side

Feature OpenLP 9.0/10 Visit ↗ ProPresenter 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #3 in Church Presentation Software #6 in Church Presentation Software
Best for Established open-source church teams Production-heavy churches and campuses
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan $289/seat/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS
Support Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenLP 0/5 · ProPresenter 0/5
Lyrics display Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scripture display Not checked yet Not checked yet
Stage display Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-screen output Not checked yet Not checked yet
Media playback Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS
Output screen limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Multi-screen, stage display, and presenter preview workflows
  • Macros, MIDI, DMX, NDI, SDI, and API support
  • PowerPoint import, offline access, and network-linked systems
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
  • No time-unlimited free plan
  • The 14-day trial requires a credit card
  • Runs on Windows and macOS rather than mobile platforms
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.…

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ProPresenter is desktop presentation and live-production software for churches, events, broadcast environments, sports venues, and corporate productions. For churches, its focus is on services and events that need more than basic lyric or…

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  1. OpenLPChurch Presentation Software 9.0Free plan
  2. ProPresenterChurch Presentation Software 8.614-day trial

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

  • ProPresenter — where it wins

    • Multi-screen, stage display, and presenter preview workflows
    • Macros, MIDI, DMX, NDI, SDI, and API support
    • PowerPoint import, offline access, and network-linked systems

    Where it doesn't

    • No time-unlimited free plan
    • The 14-day trial requires a credit card
    • Runs on Windows and macOS rather than mobile platforms

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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