OpenLP vs PowerWorship

Struggling to choose between OpenLP and PowerWorship? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

OpenLP is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like lyrics, bible-verses, announcements, videos, images, slideshows, worship, church.

It boasts features such as Displays lyrics, Bible verses, prayers, Plays videos and audio, Shows images and presentations, Allows creation of custom themes, Supports multiple monitors and projectors, Remote control through web interface or mobile app, Supports CCLI song select integration, Imports songs from OpenLyrics format, Translates texts into different languages, Manages libraries and playlists and pros including Free and open source, Cross-platform compatibility, Active development community, Customizable and extensible, Wide range of presentation options, Remote control capability, Song licensing integration.

On the other hand, PowerWorship is a Home & Family product tagged with worship, church, lyrics, scripture, presentations.

Its standout features include Lyrics projection, Bible verse projection, Announcement slides, Media playback, Scheduling, Multiple display support, Cloud sync, Mobile remote control, and it shines with pros like Easy to use interface, Powerful scheduling features, Remote control from iOS/Android devices, Integrates with Planning Center Online, Supports multiple displays, Free version available.

Feature	OpenLP	PowerWorship
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Home & Family

Product Overview

OpenLP

Description: OpenLP is an open-source church presentation software used to display lyrics, Bible verses, announcements, videos, images, and slideshows during worship services. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

PowerWorship

Description: PowerWorship is a presentation and lyric projection software designed specifically for churches. It allows users to easily create and display song lyrics, scripture verses, announcements, and more during worship services. The software integrates with various presentation hardware like projectors and screens.

Key Features Comparison

OpenLP Features

• Displays lyrics, Bible verses, prayers
• Plays videos and audio
• Shows images and presentations
• Allows creation of custom themes
• Supports multiple monitors and projectors
• Remote control through web interface or mobile app
• Supports CCLI song select integration
• Imports songs from OpenLyrics format
• Translates texts into different languages
• Manages libraries and playlists

PowerWorship Features

• Lyrics projection
• Bible verse projection
• Announcement slides
• Media playback
• Scheduling
• Multiple display support
• Cloud sync
• Mobile remote control

Pros & Cons Analysis

OpenLP

Pros

• Free and open source
• Cross-platform compatibility
• Active development community
• Customizable and extensible
• Wide range of presentation options
• Remote control capability
• Song licensing integration

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Limited documentation
• Less intuitive than commercial options
• Lacks some advanced features
• Requires technical expertise to setup and configure

PowerWorship

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Powerful scheduling features
• Remote control from iOS/Android devices
• Integrates with Planning Center Online
• Supports multiple displays
• Free version available

Cons

• Can be pricey for full featured paid versions
• Some complaints about stability of software
• Limited style/design options
• No native Mac or Linux versions

Pricing Comparison

OpenLP

• Open Source

PowerWorship

• Free
• Subscription