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EasyWorship vs Gloo

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EasyWorship

Religion

Church presentation and worship planning software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Gloo

Religion

Data and AI platform connecting churches, ministries and the people looking for them

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gloo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: EasyWorship subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops; Gloo churches are not the paying customer, so the product roadmap answers to ministries, funders and campaign buyers whose interests do not always match a local congregation.
  • They diverge on capability: EasyWorship covers Presentation, Gloo covers Gloo Workspace.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyWorship and Gloo actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyWorship and Gloo differ
AttributeEasyWorshipGloo
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree tier for churches, paid tiers and campaign services quoted
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, MacWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2006Unknown

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 EasyWorship

  • Presentation
  • Lyric Management
  • Video Integration
  • Slide Creation
  • Planning Center
  • Music Databases
  • Social Media
  • Media Libraries

Only in Gloo

  • Gloo Workspace
  • Church messaging
  • Prayer inbox
  • Explorer campaigns
  • Ministry insights
  • Aggregated content and research
  • Free tier

What people use each for

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

EasyWorship

  • Displaying song lyrics, scripture and video during church servicesnot Gloo
  • Building service presentations from a media librarynot Gloo

Gloo

  • A church with no communications budget wanting AI drafting and mass texting without a subscriptionnot EasyWorship
  • A congregation that wants to be the local referral destination for people searching online for help with addiction or anxietynot EasyWorship
  • A denomination seeking engagement data across its member churches rather than per-church anecdotesnot EasyWorship
  • A ministry running a national awareness campaign that needs to route responders to nearby churchesnot EasyWorship

Where each one falls short

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

EasyWorship

  • Subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops
  • Priced on average weekly attendance, so the cost rises with congregation size rather than with usage
  • Basic starts at $17.50 a month and Premium at $27.50, both quoted as starting prices
  • The included media library of backgrounds and countdowns is Premium only, so Basic users supply their own

Gloo

  • Churches are not the paying customer, so the product roadmap answers to ministries, funders and campaign buyers whose interests do not always match a local congregation.
  • Participation routes congregant and enquirer interactions through a commercial data network, and a church board should have the data terms reviewed before enrolling a congregation rather than after.
  • It is not a church management system: there is no membership database, giving ledger, child check-in or rostering, so it sits alongside an existing ChMS rather than replacing one.
  • Free message credits are capped monthly, and a church that builds its weekly communications on texting will exceed them and move to paid volume where the effective cost is comparable to dedicated messaging vendors.
  • The company has grown by acquiring more than twenty brands, and integrating that many products takes time, so overlap and inconsistency between the acquired tools is visible to users.

Pricing, plan by plan

EasyWorship

On request
  • Starter$249/month
    • Basic presentation
    • Core features
    • 1 year support
  • Pro$600/month
    • All features
    • Priority support
    • Advanced tools

Gloo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core Workspace AI tools
    • Monthly message credit allowance
    • Prayer inbox
  • Gloo+ and campaign services$undefined/year
    • Higher message volumes and additional media features
    • Explorer campaign participation
    • Ministry and denomination data services

Which should you pick?

Choose EasyWorship if

  • You need presentation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want lyric management.
EasyWorship review

Choose Gloo if

  • You need gloo workspace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want church messaging.
Gloo review

Questions people ask

Is EasyWorship or Gloo better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyWorship starts at On request and Gloo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EasyWorship or Gloo?
Gloo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EasyWorship and Free for Gloo.
Does EasyWorship or Gloo run on more platforms?
EasyWorship runs on Windows, Mac. Gloo runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Gloo for free?
Yes. Gloo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EasyWorship starts at On request.
What is EasyWorship best used for?
EasyWorship is most often used for displaying song lyrics, scripture and video during church services, building service presentations from a media library. Of those, displaying song lyrics, scripture and video during church services and building service presentations from a media library are not what Gloo is typically brought in for.
What can EasyWorship do that Gloo cannot?
EasyWorship covers Presentation, Lyric Management, Video Integration, Slide Creation. Gloo covers Gloo Workspace, Church messaging, Prayer inbox, Explorer campaigns.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EasyWorship: What is the difference between EasyWorship Basic and Premium plans?

Basic ($17.50/month or $210/year) includes presentation software only. Premium ($27.50/month or $330/year) adds access to thousands of worship backgrounds, motion graphics, and seasonal media.

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Gloo: Is this the same as Gloo Gateway the API product?

No. This is gloo.com, the faith sector data and AI platform. Gloo Gateway is an unrelated API gateway product from a different company.

EasyWorship: Does EasyWorship offer a free trial?

Yes. EasyWorship offers a free 30-day trial available for download on both Mac and Windows with no credit card required.

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Gloo: Why is it free for churches?

Because churches are not the revenue source. Ministries, publishers, philanthropists and campaign funders pay to reach and measure engagement with the audience the network reaches.

EasyWorship: Does EasyWorship include CCLI song access?

Yes. Both Basic and Premium plans include access to 500,000+ licensed worship songs via CCLI SongSelect integration.

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Gloo: Does it replace our church management software?

No. There is no membership ledger, giving records, check-in or volunteer rostering. Keep your ChMS.

EasyWorship: How many Bible translations are available in EasyWorship?

EasyWorship includes over 90 Bible translations across 32 languages.

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Gloo: What happens to data about people who contact us through Explorer?

That is the question to put in writing to Gloo before joining. Enquirer data flows through a commercial network, and the governing terms should be reviewed by whoever advises your board.

EasyWorship: What support options does EasyWorship include?

Both Basic and Premium plans include unlimited customer support.

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