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EasyWorship vs MediaShout

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EasyWorship

Religion

Church presentation and worship planning software

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: EasyWorship subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops; 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: EasyWorship covers Presentation, MediaShout covers Lyric Display.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyWorship and MediaShout actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyWorship and MediaShout differ
AttributeEasyWorshipMediaShout
Starting priceOn request$198/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsWindows, MacWindows
Founded20062000

Identical on both: 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 EasyWorship

  • Presentation
  • Lyric Management
  • Slide Creation
  • Music Databases
  • Social Media
  • Media Libraries
  • Mac support

Only in MediaShout

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

Both cover

  • Video Integration
  • Planning Center
  • Windows support

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 MediaShout
  • Building service presentations from a media librarynot MediaShout

MediaShout

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

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

EasyWorship

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

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 EasyWorship if

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

Choose MediaShout if

  • You need lyric display.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want theme creation.
MediaShout review

Questions people ask

Is EasyWorship or MediaShout better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyWorship 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, EasyWorship or MediaShout?
EasyWorship starts at On request and MediaShout at $198/year.
Does EasyWorship or MediaShout run on more platforms?
EasyWorship runs on Windows, Mac. MediaShout runs on Windows.
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 MediaShout is typically brought in for.
What can EasyWorship do that MediaShout cannot?
EasyWorship covers Presentation, Lyric Management, Slide Creation, Music Databases. MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Theme Creation, Remote Control, Song Databases. Both handle Video Integration, Planning Center, Windows support.

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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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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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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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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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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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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EasyWorship: How many Bible translations are available in EasyWorship?

EasyWorship includes over 90 Bible translations across 32 languages.

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EasyWorship: What support options does EasyWorship include?

Both Basic and Premium plans include unlimited customer support.

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