Crown Cast
Crown Cast: A free, offline-first presentation tool covering worship, media, planning and live-stream outputs. Ranked #7 of 35 in Church Presentation Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free offline-first worship presentations.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree offline-first worship presentations
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Lyrics displayYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free forever with unlimited installs
- Supports Scripture, lyrics, media, slides and service planning
- Works with OBS, PowerPoint, OpenSong and remote preview
Where it doesn't
- macOS and Linux releases are development versions
- Offline presentation is available after setup
- The published plan structure is limited to Free
Our verdict on Crown Cast
Crown Cast is free church presentation software for congregations that need to project Bible verses, worship lyrics, hymns, sermon slides, videos and announcements. It is positioned for volunteer-operated presentation booths, from small congregations to larger churches. Its feature set also covers stage display, multiple outputs, service queues, custom slides, whiteboard tools, audio playback and presentation backups.
The Free plan costs $0 and is available forever with unlimited installs. It includes Bible display, worship lyrics, OBS lower-third overlays and Pastor remote control. The platform runs on Windows, with macOS and Linux development releases. Its ecosystem includes OBS, PowerPoint, OpenSong, YouTube, Facebook Live and Zoom, while PowerPoint and OpenSong imports can help churches bring existing presentation material into the workflow. The macOS and Linux releases may have platform-specific issues, so Windows is the clearer fit for organizations that want the listed stable platform.
Crown Cast’s strongest distinction is its combination of offline presentation and live-service support. After setup, presentations can run offline, while Pastor remote provides live preview and OBS overlays support lower-thirds for streaming workflows. Auto-save and backup export add practical safeguards for service preparation, and service queue planning helps organize a complete presentation. Churches seeking a free tool for Scripture, lyrics, media and multi-output worship presentations should find the scope well aligned. Churches prioritizing a mature macOS or Linux release should consider the development status of those platforms before choosing it.
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Crown Cast fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Lyrics display | Yes |
| Scripture display | Yes |
| Stage display | Yes |
| Multi-screen output | Yes |
| Media playback | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Output screen limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: OBS, PowerPoint, OpenSong, YouTube, Facebook Live, Zoom |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | crowncast.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Crown Cast integrations
Crown Cast lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- OBS
- PowerPoint
- OpenSong
- YouTube
- Facebook Live
- Zoom
Alternatives to Crown Cast
- Church PresenterA free, open-source choice for churches needing broad presentation and broadcast coverage.9.4
- FreeShowA broad, free church presentation tool for lyrics, Scripture, media, and live outputs.9.2
- OpenLPA capable free choice for established church teams comfortable with open-source software.9.0
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