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EasyWorship vs Quelea

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EasyWorship

Religion

Church presentation and worship planning software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Quelea

Religion

Simple free presentation software for churches and worship

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Quelea 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; Quelea quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract
  • They diverge on capability: EasyWorship covers Presentation, Quelea covers Lyric Display.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyWorship and Quelea actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyWorship and Quelea differ
AttributeEasyWorshipQuelea
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, MacWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded20062011

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 Quelea

  • Lyric Display
  • Bible Verses
  • Theme Support
  • Song Library
  • OpenLyrics Format
  • Web Remote
  • Theme Editor
  • Plugin Support

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Mac 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 Quelea
  • Building service presentations from a media librarynot Quelea

Quelea

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

Quelea

  • Quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract

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

Quelea

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • All features
    • No cost
    • Community development

Which should you pick?

Choose EasyWorship if

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

Choose Quelea if

  • You need lyric display.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
  • You also want bible verses.
Quelea review

Questions people ask

Is EasyWorship or Quelea better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyWorship starts at On request and Quelea at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EasyWorship or Quelea?
Quelea has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EasyWorship and Free for Quelea.
Does EasyWorship or Quelea run on more platforms?
EasyWorship runs on Windows, Mac. Quelea runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can I use Quelea for free?
Yes. Quelea 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 Quelea is typically brought in for.
What can EasyWorship do that Quelea cannot?
EasyWorship covers Presentation, Lyric Management, Video Integration, Slide Creation. Quelea covers Lyric Display, Bible Verses, Theme Support, Song Library. Both handle Windows support, Mac 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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Quelea: Is Quelea free?

Yes, Quelea is completely free church projection software with no paid tiers or premium features. It is 100% free and open source.

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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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Quelea: Are there any costs associated with using Quelea?

There are no costs, subscription fees, or feature limitations based on payment. All features including stage view, video backgrounds, mobile lyrics view, multilingual support, and Bible integration are free.

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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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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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