Side by side
Deckyard vs OpenLP
Both stand on presentation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Deckyard offers presentation authoring, collaboration, publishing and export, with self-hosting available free of charge.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
OpenLP brings service content and presentation controls together for church projection workflows. Check platform-specific integration support and note the Flatpak limitation if that is your preferred installation method.
Visit OpenLPThe facts
| Deckyard | OpenLP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | OpenLP |
| Website | deckyard.eu | openlp.org |
| On presentation software | #26 of 93 | #22 of 93 |
Deckyard: what it does well
- Self-hosting is free under the MIT license.
- Themes can update decks, including published ones.
- Teams can edit together and use version history.
- Exports include PowerPoint, PDF and HTML.
What to know first
- AI requires an operator-chosen, operator-paid provider key.
- Managed hosting has no listed price.
- Connections to other applications still need to be built and tested.
- Managed hosting has limited instances and no signup flow.
OpenLP: what it does well
- Searchable song and Bible verse databases
- Runs presentations, videos, and audio files
- Web app supports remote slide control
- Free Android and iOS remote apps
- Free to use, distribute, and modify
What to know first
- Flatpak is experimental and unsupported by the team
- Presentation integrations vary by platform
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