SongBeamer
SongBeamer: A capable desktop worship presenter with flexible one-time licensing for Windows and macOS. Ranked #16 of 35 in Church Presentation Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for churches preferring a one-time Windows license.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forChurches preferring a one-time Windows license
- Free planNo
- Paid from$124 one-time
- Lyrics displayYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- One-time licenses start at $124 for a single PC
- Combines lyrics, Scripture, media, PowerPoint and multi-monitor output
- Supports SongSelect, MIDI, OSC and NDI integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Limited to Windows and macOS desktop platforms
- Free updates downloaded within one year of ordering
Our verdict on SongBeamer
SongBeamer is desktop presentation software for churches and worship teams. It brings song lyric presentation and editing, Scripture lookup with over 100 Bible translations, stage monitoring and multi-monitor projection into one application. It also handles videos, DVDs, live video, image slideshows, PDF/XPS files and PowerPoint presentations. Churches can use it on Windows or macOS, with options for a single computer, up to five computers or six or more computers through a site license.
Pricing is structured around one-time licenses rather than a free plan or recurring software tier. The license for one PC costs $124 and is valid on Windows or macOS. A license for up to five PCs costs $199, while the site license costs $299 and is intended for six PCs or more. Each plan includes updates downloaded within one year after ordering at no additional charge. This structure suits churches that want to purchase desktop presentation software for a defined number of computers, especially when several systems need access.
Its strongest fit is for worship teams that need more than lyric display. CCLI SongSelect import supports song workflows, while Microsoft PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, MIDI, OSC and NDI broaden its connections with presentation and production setups. Song printing with chords and guitar tabs adds a useful preparation feature. The trade-off is a focused desktop approach: there is no free plan, no listed AI functionality and no platform option beyond Windows and macOS. Churches seeking a one-time licensed tool for songs, Scripture, media and stage output should consider SongBeamer; teams requiring another platform or a free option should look elsewhere.
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SongBeamer fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $124 one-time |
| Lyrics display | Yes |
| Scripture display | Yes |
| Stage display | Yes |
| Multi-screen output | Yes |
| Media playback | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Output screen limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: CCLI SongSelect, Microsoft PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, NDI, MIDI, OSC |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | songbeamer.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
SongBeamer integrations
SongBeamer lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- CCLI SongSelect
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- LibreOffice Impress
- NDI
- MIDI
- OSC
Alternatives to SongBeamer
- 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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