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SongBeamer
What SongBeamer is
SongBeamer is presentation software for displaying songs, scripture, photos, videos, and DVDs to a congregation during worship. It runs on Windows and macOS and includes lyrics, scripture, stage display, multi-screen output, and media playback. Song tools provide search, transposition, editing during a presentation, multiple-language display, and CCLI SongSelect import. Scripture searches cover more than 100 Bible translations, with up to two translations shown at once. Media features include video playback, live video, video backgrounds for songs, slideshows, and PDF or XPS documents. Projection tools include multiple monitors, slide previews, scrolling message alerts, and scaling presentations to projector limits. Listed integrations include PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, NDI output, OSC control, and MIDI control. A purchased license works on Windows or macOS, and updates downloaded within one year are free. The maker says the macOS application does not yet have every SongBeamer feature. One-time licenses start at 124.00 USD for one PC, with options for up to five PCs or six or more PCs.
Who it suits
It suits congregations that need worship presentations combining lyrics, scripture, media, and multiple displays. Churches choosing macOS should account for the maker's note that some features are not yet included.
What it does well
- Displays songs, scripture, and media
- Searches more than 100 Bible translations
- Supports multiple languages simultaneously
- Includes multi-monitor projection tools
- License works on Windows or macOS
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starts at $124, paid once
- macOS does not yet include all features
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| License for one PC | 124 US$ · 1 PC · Updates downloaded within one year are free | $124, paid once |
| License for up to 5 PCs | 199 US$ · Up to 5 PCs · Updates downloaded within one year are free | $199, paid once |
| License for 6 PCs or more (Site license) | 299 US$ · 6 PCs or more · Updates downloaded within one year are free | $299, paid once |
As songbeamer.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SongBeamer brings worship lyrics, scripture, media playback, and projection controls into one presentation application. Its one-time licensing supports different PC counts, while macOS users should review the stated feature limitation.
Facts from SongBeamer's own pages
- Headquarters
- Olching, Germany · songbeamer.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The download history lists CCLI SongSelect import, PowerPoint and LibreOffice Impress integration, NDI output, OSC control and MIDI control. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- License and updates
- A purchased license is valid on Windows or macOS, and updates downloaded within one year after ordering are free of charge. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Mac availability
- The download page offers a 64-bit macOS version for Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura and Sonoma, dated February 22nd, 2024. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Mac feature limitation
- The maker says the macOS application does not yet have all the features listed for SongBeamer. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Media
- It can play videos, use videos as song backgrounds, display live video, show slideshows, and display PDF and XPS documents. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Projection
- It supports multiple monitors, slide previews, automatically scrolling message alerts and scaling presentations to fit projector size limits. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SongBeamer is software for displaying songs, scripture, photos, videos and DVDs to a congregation for distraction-free worship. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Scripture
- It can search and display scripture, with more than 100 Bible translations available and up to two translations shown at once. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The opened maker pages describe no security certification or compliance standard. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Song features
- It supports song search, simultaneous display in multiple languages, CCLI SongSelect import, song transposition and editing during a presentation. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The contact form asks support requests to include the operating system and SongBeamer version, and the exact text of any error message. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Windows availability
- The download page lists SongBeamer 6.09b for Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, dated January 26th, 2024. · songbeamer.com, 9 Oct 2026
Where SongBeamer stands on Freedom251
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