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SongShow Plus
What SongShow Plus is
SongShow Plus is presentation software for churches that prepare and display scripture, song lyrics, and custom slideshows for sermon content. It can present video, images, audio tracks, and slideshows, and includes tools for creating and modifying graphics and slideshows, adjusting colors, and applying video filters. Users can change content without rendering or exporting. The Ultra Edition supports multiple display windows, with up to six output windows, and can send output video over NDI on a local network. It does not receive NDI input. Bronze includes features for SongSelect, Planning Center Online, Shift Worship, and Microsoft Bing; separate subscriptions are required for the first three. Silver and higher include Mobile Control, a Progressive Web App for a controller on the same local network as the presentation machine. Silver also includes 5GB each of SongShow Drive and SongShow Sync for media sharing and synchronization. SongShow Plus is paid, with a 30-day trial and free evaluation downloads. Options include a $95.00 USD one-time projection license, subscriptions from $180 a year, and a $249.00 USD one-time Ultra Edition. Local functions continue after a subscription ends, but online and cloud services need annual renewal. The company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, USA.
Who it suits
SongShow Plus suits churches that need to present lyrics, scripture, sermon slides, and media across multiple displays. Churches needing remote mobile control or cloud media sharing can consider Silver or a higher subscription; Windows users should check the stated hardware requirements before choosing a presentation machine.
What it does well
- Displays lyrics, scripture, stage content, and media across up to six screens.
- Creates and modifies graphics and slideshows with color adjustments and video filters.
- Ultra Edition can broadcast output over NDI on a local network.
- Silver includes 5GB each of SongShow Drive and SongShow Sync.
- Mobile Control is included with Silver or higher.
What to know first
- Paid product with no free plan; the free trial lasts 30 days.
- Does not accept NDI inputs.
- Mini computers and all-in-one computers are unsupported.
- Mobile Control requires devices on the same local network.
Limits
The Workstation License is free for non-projection machines used to prepare presentations and media. Projection requires a projection license; the first is included with initial purchase, with an additional license listed at $95, paid once. Bronze starts at $180 a year, while the Silver subscription at $240 a year adds 5GB each of SongShow Drive and SongShow Sync, SongShow Builder, and Mobile Control. Online and cloud services require annual renewal after a subscription ends.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Workstation License | For non-projection machines used to prepare presentations, programs and other media | Free |
| Bronze Level Subscription | One year · Upgrades · weekday support · SongSelect, Planning Center Online and Shift Worship integrations require separate subscriptions | $180 a year |
| Silver Level Subscription | One year · Bronze features · 5GB SongShow Drive · 5GB SongShow Sync · SongShow Builder · Mobile Control · weekday support | $240 a year |
| SongShow Plus 9.3 Ultra Edition | Discounted from $549 · price shown as effective July 1, 2023 and subject to change | $249, paid once |
| Bible Plug-ins | $25/plug-in/machine · Available Bible translations listed on the store page | $25, paid once |
| Projection Site License | Unlimited projection licenses for a local church organization | $399, paid once |
| Platinum Level Subscription | One year · Silver features · priority phone support · one live training session · training videos · discounts | $450 a year |
| Projection License | Additional projection license for a local church organization · first projection license included with initial purchase | $95, paid once |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as songshow.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit https://www.songshow.com/ and use the free evaluation download or 30-day trial.
- Choose a supported Windows presentation machine; current versions are designed primarily for Windows 10 and tested on Windows 11.
- Choose a license or subscription for the functions needed.
- For Mobile Control, connect the presentation machine and controlling device to the same local network.
Verdict
Churches preparing sermon presentations with lyrics, scripture, and media should consider SongShow Plus, especially when they need multi-screen output. Look elsewhere if the presentation setup depends on NDI input or uses a mini or all-in-one computer. Online and cloud services require annual renewal.
Questions
Is SongShow Plus free?
There is no free plan. A 30-day trial and free evaluation downloads are available.
What does it cost?
Listed options include a $95, paid once additional projection license, Bronze at $180 a year, Silver at $240 a year, Ultra Edition at $249, paid once, a $399, paid once projection site license, and Platinum at $450 a year. The Ultra Edition price is marked effective July 1, 2023 and subject to change.
Which platforms does it support?
The listed platforms include Android, iOS, web, and Windows. Current versions are designed primarily for Windows 10 and tested on Windows 11; the application is 32-bit.
Does it support multiple displays?
Yes. The Ultra Edition supports multiple display windows, with up to six output windows.
Does it work with NDI?
The Ultra Edition can send output-window video over NDI on a local network. SongShow Plus does not accept NDI inputs.
What happens when a subscription ends?
Local functions continue. Online and cloud services require annual renewal.
Facts from SongShow Plus's own pages
- Cloud storage
- Silver includes 5GB each of SongShow Drive and SongShow Sync for sharing media and synchronizing media files and programs between machines. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Creative tools
- The site says users can create and modify graphics and slideshows, apply color adjustments and video filters, and change content without rendering or exporting. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Free evaluation
- The download page offers free evaluation downloads. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware limitation
- The maker says mini computers and all-in-one computers are not supported for SongShow Plus. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Boise, Idaho, USA · songshow.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The Bronze subscription includes SongSelect, Planning Center Online, Shift Worship and Microsoft Bing features; the first three require separate subscriptions. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Media
- It presents song lyrics, video, images, slideshows and audio tracks. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile control
- Mobile Control is a Progressive Web App included with Silver or higher and requires the presentation machine and controlling device to be on the same local network. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Multiple displays
- The Ultra Edition includes support for multiple display windows, including up to six output windows described in the support article. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- NDI
- The Ultra Edition can broadcast output window video over NDI on a local network, but SongShow Plus does not accept NDI inputs. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the company collects account and contact details, correspondence and user content to operate, maintain and provide service features. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SongShow Plus is presentation software designed for churches to display scripture, song lyrics and custom slideshows for sermon content. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Subscription limits
- The maker says local functions continue after a subscription ends, while online services and cloud services require annual renewal. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support and learning
- The maker provides a user guide, knowledge base and user forums, with live training available through GoFishMedia and some training videos included by subscription level. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- The maker says current versions are designed primarily for Windows 10 and tested on Windows 11; SongShow Plus is a 32-bit application. · songshow.com, 8 Oct 2026
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