Head-to-head · Church Live Streaming Software
WorshipMetrics vs Church Plant Media Live Streaming
WorshipMetrics leads on 1 check, Church Plant Media Live Streaming on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWorshipMetrics · 8.9/10
- Free planonly WorshipMetrics
- Free trialonly Church Plant Media Live Streaming
- Most featuresChurch Plant Media Live Streaming · 3 of 5
WorshipMetrics scores higher on our rubric for church live streaming software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
WorshipMetrics offers free plan; Church Plant Media Live Streaming doesn't.
WorshipMetrics is the better fit for churches wanting free entry and operational tools. Church Plant Media Live Streaming is the better fit for churches needing HD archives and syndication.
- WorshipMetrics fits best
Churches wanting free entry and operational tools
- Church Plant Media Live Streaming fits best
Churches needing HD archives and syndication
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Side by side
| Feature | WorshipMetrics 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Church Plant Media Live Streaming 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #4 in Church Live Streaming Software | #8 in Church Live Streaming Software |
| Best for | Churches wanting free entry and operational tools | Churches needing HD archives and syndication |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $490/yr | $89/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Mobile, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Integrations | 60+ integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features WorshipMetrics 2/5 · Church Plant Media Live Streaming 3/5 | ||
| Website embed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled broadcasts | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 looping | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Custom branding | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Viewer chat | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Simultaneous destinations | 2 destinations | Not checked yet |
| Recording storage | Not checked yet | Limited |
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| Our verdict | WorshipMetrics is a web-based platform for church production teams managing services, volunteers, AV systems, and live broadcasts. It is designed for churches ranging from single campuses to multi-campus operations, with tools for service… Read the review → |
Church Plant Media Live Streaming is a church-focused service for broadcasting worship services and other live events. It is designed for churches and ministries that need HD playback, website and app embeds, private events, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
WorshipMetrics — where it wins
- Free tier includes AV monitoring, alerts, and social streaming
- Combines planning, volunteer scheduling, streaming, and recordings
- Supports OBS, vMix, Blackmagic ATEM, and multiple destinations
Where it doesn't
- The platform is available on the web only
- Premium cloud streaming starts at $99 per campus monthly
- Advanced support and managed production add substantial monthly costs
Church Plant Media Live Streaming — where it wins
- 720p and 1080p HD streaming with live DVR and video trimming
- 300 GB archive storage plus chapters and downloadable recordings
- Syndication to websites, apps, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, and RTMP destinations
Where it doesn't
- Monthly pricing starts at $89, making it a higher-cost entry option
- There is no free plan; access begins with a paid subscription
- The service focuses on church broadcasting rather than broader video workflows
- WorshipMetrics8.9/10 · Free plan
A broad church production platform with a useful free tier and paid streaming options.
Visit WorshipMetricsFull verdict → - Church Plant Media Live Streaming8.5/10 · 14-day trial
A church-focused streaming service with HD archives, automation, and syndication.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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