FreeShow
FreeShow: A broad, free church presentation tool for lyrics, Scripture, media, and live outputs. Ranked #2 of 35 in Church Presentation Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free churches needing broad presentation tools.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree churches needing broad presentation tools
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Lyrics displayYes
- Founded2021 · Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free and open-source with no paid tier
- Supports lyrics, Scripture, stage views, and independent outputs
- Imports major presentation formats and syncs between computers
Where it doesn't
- Primarily focused on presentation rather than broader church management
- Browser access is for remote and stage views, not the desktop presenter
- Advanced workflows may depend on integrations such as NDI, MIDI, or Companion
Our verdict on FreeShow
FreeShow is a free, open-source presentation application for churches and events. It supports song lyrics, Scripture, slides, images, and video for live presentation workflows. Churches can run the desktop application on Windows, macOS, and Linux, while connected devices can access remote control and stage views through a browser. Its single Free plan includes an open-source presenter, lyrics and Scripture presentation, multiple outputs, stage display, and media playback.
The product’s breadth is its main strength. FreeShow combines lyrics mode, Scripture lookup, Bible import, independent outputs, stage displays, timers, countdowns, transitions, overlays, and playback for images, video, YouTube, and Vimeo. It also supports NDI output over IP and can import presentations from PowerPoint, PDF, ProPresenter, EasyWorship, OpenLP, and other formats. Cloud synchronization between computers helps teams keep presentation content aligned, while integrations with API.Bible, Canva, Pixabay, Unsplash, MIDI, and Bitfocus Companion extend its fit with church production workflows.
FreeShow is a strong choice for churches that want a broad presentation feature set without a subscription or license cost. Its open-source model and support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and browser-based connected-device views make it suitable for varied church setups and volunteer-led teams. The tradeoff is focus: FreeShow is built around live presentation, media, and production control rather than wider church operations. Churches seeking an all-in-one system for administration, communication, or member management should choose a different category of product. Teams needing presentation software with lyrics, Scripture, multiple screens, media playback, imports, and production integrations should find FreeShow a fitting option.
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FreeShow 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, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: API.Bible, YouTube, Vimeo, Canva, Pixabay, Unsplash … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | freeshow.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
FreeShow integrations
FreeShow lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- API.Bible
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- Canva
- Pixabay
- Unsplash
- NDI
- MIDI
- Bitfocus Companion
Alternatives to FreeShow
- Church PresenterA free, open-source choice for churches needing broad presentation and broadcast coverage.9.4
- OpenLPA capable free choice for established church teams comfortable with open-source software.9.0
- EasyWorshipA paid church presentation suite with broad production outputs and mobile control.8.8
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