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Faithlife Proclaim vs OpenLP

Faithlife Proclaim logo

Faithlife Proclaim

Software

Sermon presentation and delivery platform from Logos creator

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenLP logo

OpenLP

Software

Free, open-source presentation software for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenLP has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Faithlife Proclaim proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets; OpenLP there is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • They diverge on capability: Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, OpenLP covers Presentation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Faithlife Proclaim and OpenLP actually diverge.

Attributes where Faithlife Proclaim and OpenLP differ
AttributeFaithlife ProclaimOpenLP
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMac, Windows, WebWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded19922004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Faithlife Proclaim

  • Sermon Presentation
  • Automatic Slides
  • Logos Integration
  • Scripture Embedding
  • Logos Resources
  • Cloud Backup
  • Mobile Remote
  • Streaming Support

Only in OpenLP

  • Presentation
  • Lyric Display
  • Media Playback
  • Bible Display
  • Theme Support
  • Plugin System
  • Custom Layouts
  • Scripture Integration

Both cover

  • Mac support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Faithlife Proclaim

  • Member management
  • Donation tracking
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer scheduling
  • Communication

OpenLP

  • Member management
  • Donation tracking
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer scheduling
  • Communication

Both are used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling, communication, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Faithlife Proclaim

  • Proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets

OpenLP

  • There is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • Only the most recent Fedora release and Debian unstable are supported on those distributions
  • The Flatpak build is experimental and the OpenLP team states it does not support its use
  • Requires macOS 10.15 or higher and Windows 10 or higher

Pricing, plan by plan

Faithlife Proclaim

On request
  • Proclaim$10/month
    • Presentation software
    • Logos integration
    • Cloud sync

OpenLP

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Full features
    • No restrictions
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Faithlife Proclaim if

  • You need sermon presentation.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web.
  • You also want automatic slides.
Faithlife Proclaim review

Choose OpenLP if

  • You need presentation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
  • You also want lyric display.
OpenLP review

Questions people ask

Is Faithlife Proclaim or OpenLP better?
Neither clearly leads. Faithlife Proclaim starts at On request and OpenLP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Faithlife Proclaim or OpenLP?
OpenLP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Faithlife Proclaim and Free for OpenLP.
Does Faithlife Proclaim or OpenLP run on more platforms?
Faithlife Proclaim runs on Mac, Windows, Web. OpenLP runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can I use OpenLP for free?
Yes. OpenLP has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Faithlife Proclaim starts at On request.
What is Faithlife Proclaim best used for?
Faithlife Proclaim is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
What can Faithlife Proclaim do that OpenLP cannot?
Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, Automatic Slides, Logos Integration, Scripture Embedding. OpenLP covers Presentation, Lyric Display, Media Playback, Bible Display. Both handle Mac support, Windows support.
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