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Bible Gateway vs Praise.com

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Bible Gateway

Religion

Free online Bible access with multiple translations and reading tools

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Praise.com

Religion

Worship songs and hymn lyrics platform for churches

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bible Gateway has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bible Gateway study Bibles, commentaries and dictionaries all require Plus at $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year; Praise.com praise.com is a free online Christian music radio station operated by CBN, not paid software; its own homepage, as captured by the Internet Archive in 2021, names it 'Free Online Christian Music Radio' with a Listen Now stream and no product, plan, or price of any kind.
  • They diverge on capability: Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Praise.com covers Song Lyrics Database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bible Gateway and Praise.com actually diverge.

Attributes where Bible Gateway and Praise.com differ
AttributeBible GatewayPraise.com
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded19932005

Identical on both: 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 Bible Gateway

  • Multiple Translations
  • Verse Comparison
  • Search
  • Reading Plans
  • Social Sharing
  • Email Integration
  • Mobile App
  • API Access

Only in Praise.com

  • Song Lyrics Database
  • Setlist Creation
  • Lyric Projection
  • Streaming Services
  • Presentation Software
  • Music Rights Database
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Bible Gateway

  • Reading and comparing across more than 70 Bible translationsnot Praise.com
  • Personal notes, highlights and bookmarksnot Praise.com
  • Reading plans and daily devotionalsnot Praise.com
  • Study Bibles and commentaries on the Plus subscriptionnot Praise.com
  • Original language work through the NIV Reverse Interlinearnot Praise.com

Praise.com

  • Member managementnot Bible Gateway
  • Donation trackingnot Bible Gateway
  • Event planningnot Bible Gateway
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Bible Gateway
  • Communicationnot Bible Gateway

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bible Gateway

  • Study Bibles, commentaries and dictionaries all require Plus at $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year
  • The free tier carries advertising, removed only on Plus
  • The free account covers translations, notes and reading plans but no reference works

Praise.com

  • Praise.com is a free online Christian music radio station operated by CBN, not paid software; its own homepage, as captured by the Internet Archive in 2021, names it 'Free Online Christian Music Radio' with a Listen Now stream and no product, plan, or price of any kind.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bible Gateway

Free
  • Free AccountFree
    • Highlight verses
    • Save favorites
    • Take notes
  • Bible Gateway Plus$5/month
    • 70+ trusted Bible study resources
    • Access beside every passage
    • Annual pricing under $5/month

Praise.com

On request
  • Basic$19/month
    • Song lyrics
    • Basic projection
  • Pro$59/month
    • All features
    • Advanced projection
    • Mobile access

Which should you pick?

Choose Bible Gateway if

  • You need multiple translations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want verse comparison.
Bible Gateway review

Choose Praise.com if

  • You need song lyrics database.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want setlist creation.
Praise.com review

Questions people ask

Is Bible Gateway or Praise.com better?
Neither clearly leads. Bible Gateway starts at Free and Praise.com at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bible Gateway or Praise.com?
Bible Gateway has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bible Gateway and On request for Praise.com.
Does Bible Gateway or Praise.com run on more platforms?
Bible Gateway runs on Web, IOS, Android. Praise.com runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Bible Gateway for free?
Yes. Bible Gateway has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Praise.com starts at On request.
What is Bible Gateway best used for?
Bible Gateway is most often used for reading and comparing across more than 70 bible translations, personal notes, highlights and bookmarks, reading plans and daily devotionals, study bibles and commentaries on the plus subscription. Of those, reading and comparing across more than 70 bible translations and personal notes, highlights and bookmarks are not what Praise.com is typically brought in for.
What can Bible Gateway do that Praise.com cannot?
Bible Gateway covers Multiple Translations, Verse Comparison, Search, Reading Plans. Praise.com covers Song Lyrics Database, Setlist Creation, Lyric Projection, Streaming Services. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bible Gateway: How much does Bible Gateway Plus cost?

Less than $5 per month when billed annually; promotional pricing was available through September 14.

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Praise.com: Is Praise.com still operating?

Praise.com has been shut down. The domain now redirects to CBN Radio, a different service of the Christian Broadcasting Network.

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Bible Gateway: Is there a free version of Bible Gateway?

Yes, free account available that enables highlighting verses, saving favorites, and taking notes for future reference.

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