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playout.video vs WorshipMetrics
Both stand on church live streaming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
playout.video combines live production tools with scheduled, cloud-based streaming to multiple destinations. Its permanent free plan has limits on session length, destinations, and storage; paid plans are billed annually.
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Free plan WebWindows
WorshipMetrics combines presentation, production, streaming, and monitoring in one church-focused platform. The free option has storage and clip limits, while expanded features and support are available through paid plans.
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| playout.video | WorshipMetrics | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Creator: $19 a month | Assist: $49 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Maker | playout.video | Not published |
| Website | playout.video | worshipmetrics.com |
| On church live streaming software | #3 of 24 | #7 of 24 |
playout.video: what it does well
- Browser-based Live Studio with guest invites
- Multistreaming to named services and custom endpoints
- Daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling
- Recording saved as MP4
- Permanent free plan
What to know first
- Free sessions auto-stop after two hours
- Free plan has 10GB storage
- Free plan allows two destinations
- No free trial
WorshipMetrics: what it does well
- Present includes slides, lyrics, scripture, playlists, and stage display.
- Tech Manager offers switcher and camera controls.
- Stream supports up to ten simultaneous destinations.
- Pulse monitors machines, devices, and streams around the clock.
- Customer data remains exportable after cancellation.
What to know first
- Free plan has practical cloud storage and clip limits.
- Streaming is enabled on request for the free plan.
- Tech Manager is a Windows desktop app.
- Assist starts at $49 a month.
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