FreeWorship

What FreeWorship is

FreeWorship is Windows presentation software for switching among songs, scripture, slides and other media during live events and worship services. It can display Bible passages, images, videos, PowerPoint presentations, webcams, websites, countdown clocks and scrolling alerts. Presenters can preview slides, style them, resize text automatically, organize slide sets and use remote clickers. FreeWorship imports songs from CCLI SongSelect and a range of other named worship tools and formats, and can import Zefania and OpenSong Bibles. Its maker says it can play videos supported by VLC and lists compatibility with PowerPoint 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016. A presentation can span multiple projectors, with a stage display showing details about the current and next slide. The file-based database can be synchronized through services such as Dropbox, so songs can be edited on one PC while another is used for a presentation. The free plan includes songs, Bibles, videos, images, PowerPoint integration, slide sets and email support. Pro adds tools such as Bible search and high-priority support. FreeWorship is freemium: its Pro subscription costs £12.99 per month and its Pro Site Licence costs £250.00 once.

Who it suits

FreeWorship suits Windows users preparing song, scripture and media presentations for worship services or other live events. It is relevant to teams that need multi-projector output, stage display or a file-based database they can synchronize across PCs.

Limits

The free plan includes songs, Bibles, videos, images, PowerPoint integration, slide sets and email support. The £12.99-per-month Pro subscription adds QuickEdit+, high-priority support, verse ordering, drop-in service items and Bible search; the £250.00 one-off Site Licence also lists advanced Bible search and child lock.

Getting started

1. Visit the FreeWorship website.
2. Use a Windows PC.
3. Start with the Free plan or choose a Pro option.
4. Use the 14-day trial for the Pro subscription if you want to try its features.
5. Import songs or Bibles, then prepare a presentation with the available media.

Verdict

Choose FreeWorship if you need Windows presentation software for songs, scripture and varied media, with multi-projector and stage display support. The free plan covers core presentation content; look at Pro for Bible search and other added service tools, and account for the required SongSelect subscription if using that integration.