SoftProjector
SoftProjector: A capable free option for church teams that need core service presentation tools. Ranked #27 of 35 in Church Presentation Software by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free open-source teams with modest needs.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree open-source teams with modest needs
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Lyrics displayYes
- Founded2009
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free and open source across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Combines Scripture, songs, schedules, announcements, and printing
- Supports dual displays with customizable themes and display settings
Where it doesn't
- No stage display support
- Media playback is temporarily disabled in version 2.1
- Desktop software with a dated official site and limited scope
Our verdict on SoftProjector
SoftProjector is free, open-source desktop presentation software for churches and other worship settings. It is designed for teams that need to display Bible verses, songs, announcements, picture slideshows, and scheduled service content without paying for a license. Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux gives churches flexibility in choosing their desktop platform, while two-screen support can separate the main presentation from another display. Bible and songbook imports, search, themes, backgrounds, fonts, and display settings add useful control for recurring services.
Its feature set is focused on the core content used in a church service. Teams can create and run service schedules, manage songbooks, display Scripture, show multi-slide announcements, and print Bible chapters, songs, announcements, and schedules. The software also supports importing and exporting Bibles and songbooks, which can help organize content across services. This breadth makes SoftProjector a practical fit for churches that prioritize lyrics, Scripture, announcements, and printable service materials over broader production workflows.
The main trade-off is scope. SoftProjector does not provide stage display support, and media playback is temporarily disabled in the listed version 2.1 release, even though the general feature description discusses audio and video playback. The official site is dated and lists version 2.1 as the latest release, so teams seeking active media production features or a more extensive presentation ecosystem should consider an alternative. SoftProjector is best suited to free, open-source teams with modest needs; churches requiring stage output or dependable media playback should look elsewhere.
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SoftProjector fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Lyrics display | Yes |
| Scripture display | Yes |
| Stage display | No |
| Multi-screen output | Yes |
| Media playback | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Output screen limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | softprojector.org |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to SoftProjector
- 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
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