OpenSongApp vs SongShow Plus

Struggling to choose between OpenSongApp and SongShow Plus? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

OpenSongApp is a Home & Family solution with tags like lyrics, worship, church, open-source.

It boasts features such as Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux), Import/export songs in various formats, Arrange songs into customizable playlists/sets, Display chords, lyrics, Bible verses, images on slides, Multiple display options (1 screen, 2 screens, stage display), Integrated CCLI songsearch, Support for various languages, Customizable themes, Remote control through mobile devices and pros including Free and open source, Easy to use interface, Active development community, Supports multiple languages, Customizable features and layouts, Available on all major platforms.

On the other hand, SongShow Plus is a Audio & Music product tagged with lyrics, slides, church, worship.

Its standout features include Display lyrics, slides, media, Integrated Bible verse search, Multiple displays support, Remote control through mobile devices, Integrated alerts and announcements, Comes with free backgrounds and templates, Supports MP3, MIDI, WAV, WMA, MP4, Import songs from CCLI SongSelect, and it shines with pros like Easy to use interface, Powerful features for churches, Inexpensive compared to similar software, Good technical support, Active user community support.

Feature	OpenSongApp	SongShow Plus
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Home & Family	Audio & Music

Product Overview

OpenSongApp

Description: OpenSongApp is an open-source, cross-platform lyrics projection software for churches. It allows easy creation and management of song libraries and displays lyrics during worship services. Simple interface makes it easy for non-technical volunteers to use.

SongShow Plus

Description: SongShow Plus is presentation software designed specifically for churches and worship teams to display lyrics, slides, and media during worship services. It allows easy creation of lyric slides, Bible verse slides, announcement slides, and image/video backgrounds.

Key Features Comparison

OpenSongApp Features

• Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Import/export songs in various formats
• Arrange songs into customizable playlists/sets
• Display chords, lyrics, Bible verses, images on slides
• Multiple display options (1 screen, 2 screens, stage display)
• Integrated CCLI songsearch
• Support for various languages
• Customizable themes
• Remote control through mobile devices

SongShow Plus Features

• Display lyrics, slides, media
• Integrated Bible verse search
• Multiple displays support
• Remote control through mobile devices
• Integrated alerts and announcements
• Comes with free backgrounds and templates
• Supports MP3, MIDI, WAV, WMA, MP4
• Import songs from CCLI SongSelect

Pros & Cons Analysis

OpenSongApp

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to use interface
• Active development community
• Supports multiple languages
• Customizable features and layouts
• Available on all major platforms

Cons

• Limited compared to expensive church presentation software
• Less polished look than commercial options
• Lacks advanced features like integrated video
• Volunteers may need training to use effectively

SongShow Plus

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Powerful features for churches
• Inexpensive compared to similar software
• Good technical support
• Active user community support

Cons

• Limited free version
• Some compatibility issues with new Windows versions
• No Mac or Linux version
• Only available in English

Pricing Comparison

OpenSongApp

• Open Source

SongShow Plus

• Free limited version
• One-time purchase for Standard ($149) and Pro ($249)