Church & Religious · head to head
EasyWorship vs SermonAudio
EasyWorship
Church & Religious
Church presentation and worship planning software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
SermonAudio
Church & Religious
Free sermon hosting and distribution platform for churches
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only SermonAudio 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; SermonAudio app requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering
- They diverge on capability: EasyWorship covers Presentation, SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which EasyWorship and SermonAudio actually diverge.
| Attribute | EasyWorship | SermonAudio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac | iOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2006 | 2005 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).
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 SermonAudio
- Sermon Hosting
- Podcast Distribution
- Audio Transcription
- Analytics
- Podcast Platforms
- Website Integration
- Email Distribution
- Social Media Sharing
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 SermonAudio
- Building service presentations from a media librarynot SermonAudio
SermonAudio
- 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
SermonAudio
- App requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering
- Bookmark search functionality sometimes returns no results due to app bugs
- Mobile app limited to iOS and Android without web-based access for church administrators
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
SermonAudio
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the SermonAudio review.
Which should you pick?
Choose EasyWorship if
- You need presentation.
- You work on Windows, Mac.
- You also want lyric management.
Choose SermonAudio if
- You need sermon hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want podcast distribution.
Questions people ask
- Is EasyWorship or SermonAudio better?
- Neither clearly leads. EasyWorship starts at On request and SermonAudio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, EasyWorship or SermonAudio?
- SermonAudio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EasyWorship and Free for SermonAudio.
- Does EasyWorship or SermonAudio run on more platforms?
- EasyWorship runs on Windows, Mac. SermonAudio runs on iOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use SermonAudio for free?
- Yes. SermonAudio 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 SermonAudio is typically brought in for.
- What can EasyWorship do that SermonAudio cannot?
- EasyWorship covers Presentation, Lyric Management, Video Integration, Slide Creation. SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Podcast Distribution, Audio Transcription, Analytics.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SermonAudio: Is SermonAudio free for listening to sermons?
Yes, the sermon library of nearly 3 million audio and video sermons from conservative Christian churches is free to access. However, churches and ministries that want to broadcast their own sermons must pay a subscription fee.
SourceSermonAudio: What is the cost for churches to broadcast sermons on SermonAudio?
SermonAudio offers a flat-fee subscription model at $29.95/month, with smaller ministries potentially eligible for financial aid through a third-party scholarship program.
SourceSermonAudio: What platforms does SermonAudio support for accessing sermons?
SermonAudio supports native apps across a wide range of devices, including iOS, Android, and web browsers, allowing access to sermons anytime, anywhere.
SourceSermonAudio: Does SermonAudio provide offline access to downloaded sermons?
Yes, the app supports offline download capabilities, allowing you to download sermon audio or video and access them even without an internet connection.
SourceSermonAudio: What integrations does SermonAudio offer?
SermonAudio integrates with Logos Bible Software, Blue Letter Bible, Biblearc, and Church Plant Media, enabling seamless distribution and organization of sermon content across platforms.
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