Head-to-head · Church Live Streaming Software
WorshipMetrics vs ChurchLab
WorshipMetrics leads on 2 checks, ChurchLab on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 ChurchLab
WorshipMetrics scores higher on our rubric for church live streaming software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
WorshipMetrics offers free plan; ChurchLab doesn't. WorshipMetrics offers website embed; ChurchLab doesn't.
WorshipMetrics is the better fit for churches wanting free entry and operational tools. ChurchLab is the better fit for small churches wanting affordable church streaming.
- WorshipMetrics fits best
Churches wanting free entry and operational tools
- ChurchLab fits best
Small churches wanting affordable church streaming
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Side by side
| Feature | WorshipMetrics 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | ChurchLab 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Church Live Streaming Software | #7 in Church Live Streaming Software |
| Best for | Churches wanting free entry and operational tools | Small churches wanting affordable church streaming |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $490/yr | $29/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone |
| Integrations | 60+ integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features WorshipMetrics 2/5 · ChurchLab 2/5 | ||
| Website embed | ✓ (best) | — |
| Scheduled broadcasts | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 looping | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom branding | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Viewer chat | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Simultaneous destinations | 2 destinations | 2 destinations |
| 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 → |
ChurchLab combines live church streaming with sermon publishing and media management. It is designed for churches that need to broadcast services, automatically record them, organize sermon archives, create clips, and convert audio for… 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
ChurchLab — where it wins
- Automates recurring and one-time stream events
- Records services, creates clips, and publishes podcasts
- Supports OBS, Wirecast, vMix, Zoom, and SRT workflows
Where it doesn't
- Relay Only streams to Facebook and YouTube but lacks website embeds
- Recording storage is limited
- Viewer chat and 24/7 looping broadcasts are not included as stated features
- WorshipMetrics8.9/10 · Free plan
A broad church production platform with a useful free tier and paid streaming options.
Visit WorshipMetricsFull verdict → - ChurchLab8.6/10 · 30-day trial
A church-focused streaming and media archive platform starting at $29 per month.
Visit ChurchLabFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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