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OpenLP vs Prezans
Both stand on church presentation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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.
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Prezans combines church projection, songbook, and live-production tools in a free, non-expiring plan. Churches should account for the serial-based desktop limit and the internet requirement for streaming and online companion features.
Visit PrezansThe facts
| OpenLP | Prezans | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | OpenLP | Not published |
| Website | openlp.org | prezans.app |
| On church presentation software | #7 of 35 | #11 of 35 |
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
Prezans: what it does well
- Free plan has no subscription and does not expire.
- Supports lyrics, scripture, and separate stage display.
- Streams to YouTube while recording locally.
- Core projection and recording work offline.
- Imports several song and presentation library formats.
What to know first
- Desktop installs are limited by the issued serial.
- Streaming requires an internet connection.
- No free trial is listed.
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