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Accordance Bible Software vs MediaShout

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Accordance Bible Software

Religion

Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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MediaShout

Religion

Worship presentation and media management software

From
$198/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; MediaShout the perpetual MediaShout 7 Site licence is a $599 one-time purchase, and phone support is limited to 2 sessions in the first 30 days before dropping to email and live chat
  • They diverge on capability: Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, MediaShout covers Lyric Display.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Accordance Bible Software and MediaShout actually diverge.

Attributes where Accordance Bible Software and MediaShout differ
AttributeAccordance Bible SoftwareMediaShout
Starting priceOn request$198/year
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IPadWindows
Founded19892000

Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

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 MediaShout

  • Lyric Display
  • Video Integration
  • Theme Creation
  • Remote Control
  • Song Databases
  • Planning Center
  • CCLI Integration
  • Web Remote

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Accordance Bible Software

  • Member managementnot MediaShout
  • Donation trackingnot MediaShout
  • Event planningnot MediaShout
  • Volunteer schedulingnot MediaShout
  • Communicationnot MediaShout

MediaShout

  • Church worship presentation and lyrics displaynot Accordance Bible Software
  • Multi-screen sermon notes and Bible verse displaynot Accordance Bible Software
  • CCLI SongSelect integration for compliancenot Accordance Bible Software
  • 70+ Bible translation displaynot Accordance Bible Software

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

MediaShout

  • The perpetual MediaShout 7 Site licence is a $599 one-time purchase, and phone support is limited to 2 sessions in the first 30 days before dropping to email and live chat
  • Ongoing phone and video support with remote desktop control requires the Plus Membership at $199 per year on top of the software
  • The cheapest option, MediaShout LE at $198 per year, licenses one computer only and omits the stage and confidence display
  • Shift Worship media access requires MediaShout 7 Complete at $798 one-time plus $299 per year
  • Upgrading from a previous MediaShout version still costs $399 for the Site licence or $498 for Essentials
  • The published plans are for MediaShout 7 for Windows, listed separately from the Mac product

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

MediaShout

$198/year
  • MediaShout 7 LE (Subscription)$198/year
    • Single computer
    • Limited features
    • Annual subscription
  • MediaShout 7 Essentials (Windows)$698/one-time
    • Perpetual license
    • 1 year Plus Membership ($199 annual renewal)
    • Unlimited computers with Site License upgrade
  • MediaShout 7 Complete (Windows)$798/one-time
    • Perpetual license
    • Plus Membership
    • Shift Worship media library access
  • MediaShout 7 Site License (Windows)$599/one-time
    • Unlimited computers
    • Perpetual license

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.
Accordance Bible Software review

Choose MediaShout if

  • You need lyric display.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want video integration.
MediaShout review

Questions people ask

Is Accordance Bible Software or MediaShout better?
Neither clearly leads. Accordance Bible Software starts at On request and MediaShout at $198/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Accordance Bible Software or MediaShout?
Accordance Bible Software starts at On request and MediaShout at $198/year.
Does Accordance Bible Software or MediaShout run on more platforms?
Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad. MediaShout runs on Windows.
What is Accordance Bible Software best used for?
Accordance Bible Software is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what MediaShout is typically brought in for.
What can Accordance Bible Software do that MediaShout cannot?
Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis. MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Video Integration, Theme Creation, Remote Control. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MediaShout: What is the cheapest way to use MediaShout for a church?

MediaShout 7 LE subscription at $198/year provides single-computer access. Alternatively, Site License at $599 one-time covers unlimited computers permanently without annual fees.

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MediaShout: Does the perpetual license include ongoing support after purchase?

No, perpetual licenses (Essentials $698, Complete $798, Site $599) require optional Plus Membership renewal annually ($199-299/year) for priority support and training access.

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MediaShout: What is the cost difference between Windows and Mac versions?

Mac Essentials costs $598 (vs $698 Windows). Mac Complete costs $698 (vs $798 Windows). Mac Site License costs $499 (vs $599 Windows). All include same perpetual license model with annual membership options.

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