Church & Religious · head to head
Accordance Bible Software vs Faithlife Proclaim

Accordance Bible Software
Church & Religious
Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Faithlife Proclaim
Church & Religious
Sermon presentation and delivery platform from Logos creator
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Accordance Bible Software the Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing; Faithlife Proclaim proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets
- They diverge on capability: Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Accordance Bible Software and Faithlife Proclaim actually diverge.
| Attribute | Accordance Bible Software | Faithlife Proclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, IPad | Mac, Windows, Web |
| Founded | 1989 | 1992 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Accordance Bible Software
- Original Language Tools
- Multiple Translations
- Advanced Search
- Grammar Analysis
- Academic Resources
- Lexicons
- Historical Context
- Exegetical Tools
Only in Faithlife Proclaim
- Sermon Presentation
- Automatic Slides
- Logos Integration
- Scripture Embedding
- Logos Resources
- Cloud Backup
- Mobile Remote
- Streaming Support
Both cover
- Windows support
- Mac support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Accordance Bible Software
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Faithlife Proclaim
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Both are used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling, communication, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Accordance Bible Software
- The Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
Faithlife Proclaim
- Proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets
Pricing, plan by plan
Accordance Bible Software
On request- Standard$199/month
- Basic package
- Core resources
- Free updates 1 year
- Premier$399/month
- Full package
- Extensive libraries
- Lifetime updates
Faithlife Proclaim
On request- Proclaim$10/month
- Presentation software
- Logos integration
- Cloud sync
Which should you pick?
Choose Accordance Bible Software if
- You need original language tools.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IPad.
- You also want multiple translations.
Choose Faithlife Proclaim if
- You need sermon presentation.
- You work on Mac, Windows, Web.
- You also want automatic slides.
Questions people ask
- Is Accordance Bible Software or Faithlife Proclaim better?
- Neither clearly leads. Accordance Bible Software starts at On request and Faithlife Proclaim at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Accordance Bible Software or Faithlife Proclaim?
- Accordance Bible Software starts at On request and Faithlife Proclaim at On request.
- Does Accordance Bible Software or Faithlife Proclaim run on more platforms?
- Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad. Faithlife Proclaim runs on Mac, Windows, Web.
- What is Accordance Bible Software best used for?
- Accordance Bible Software is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
- What can Accordance Bible Software do that Faithlife Proclaim cannot?
- Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis. Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, Automatic Slides, Logos Integration, Scripture Embedding. Both handle Windows support, Mac support.
Related pages
More on Accordance Bible Software
More on Faithlife Proclaim
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