Head-to-head · Church Streaming Software
Sermon.net vs ChurchLab
Sermon.net leads on 2 checks, ChurchLab on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSermon.net · 9.1/10
- Lowest starting priceSermon.net · $9/mo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresSermon.net · 5 of 6
Sermon.net scores higher on our rubric for church streaming software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Sermon.net is cheaper to start at $9/mo against $29/mo. Sermon.net offers website player embed; ChurchLab doesn't.
Sermon.net is the better fit for budget-conscious churches prioritizing sermon delivery. ChurchLab is the better fit for churches needing streaming plus sermon management.
- Sermon.net fits best
Budget-conscious churches prioritizing sermon delivery
- ChurchLab fits best
Churches needing streaming plus sermon management
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Side by side
| Feature | Sermon.net 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | ChurchLab 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Church Streaming Software | #4 in Church Streaming Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious churches prioritizing sermon delivery | Churches needing streaming plus sermon management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9/mo (best) | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Live chat, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Sermon.net 5/6 · ChurchLab 0/6 | ||
| Multistreaming | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Website player embed | ✓ (best) | — |
| Sermon archive | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Service scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile streaming | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Automated captions | — | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Live destinations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Sermon.net is a church-focused broadcasting platform for ministries that need to livestream services, preserve recorded sermons, and distribute content beyond their website. It supports live streaming to an embedded church website player,… Read the review → |
ChurchLab brings live streaming and sermon publishing into one church-focused platform. It can stream services to Facebook Live and YouTube Live, schedule recurring or one-time events, record broadcasts automatically, create video clips,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sermon.net — where it wins
- Website streaming with embeddable live and on-demand players
- Facebook and YouTube simulcasting with recurring scheduling
- Sermon archiving, trimming, podcasts, RSS, and TV distribution
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the 14-day free trial is the main low-commitment option
- Automated captions and AI features are not included
- Higher-volume media needs move into more expensive storage tiers
ChurchLab — where it wins
- Streams to Facebook Live and YouTube Live simultaneously
- Combines recording, clipping, sermon archives, and podcast publishing
- Supports OBS, Wirecast, vMix, Zoom, RTMP, and SRT workflows
Where it doesn't
- Website embed code starts with the Standard plan
- Recording storage is limited
- The free option is a 30-day trial rather than a permanent free plan
- Sermon.net9.1/10 · 14-day trial
A focused, budget-friendly home for church livestreams, sermon archives, and distribution.
Visit Sermon.netFull verdict → - ChurchLab8.9/10 · 30-day trial
A church-focused hub for streaming services, managing sermons, and publishing media.
Visit ChurchLabFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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