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MediaShout vs Accordance Bible Software

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MediaShout

Software

Worship presentation and media management software

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Accordance Bible Software

Software

Deep biblical research tool with extensive original language resources

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Accordance Bible Software the Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MediaShout and Accordance Bible Software actually diverge.

Attributes where MediaShout and Accordance Bible Software differ
AttributeMediaShoutAccordance Bible Software
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Mac, IPad
Founded20001989

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), 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 MediaShout

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

Only in Accordance Bible Software

  • Original Language Tools
  • Multiple Translations
  • Advanced Search
  • Grammar Analysis
  • Academic Resources
  • Lexicons
  • Historical Context
  • Exegetical Tools

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

MediaShout

  • Projecting worship lyrics, scripture and sermon slides during church servicesnot Accordance Bible Software
  • Running separate control, main and stage confidence displays in a sanctuarynot Accordance Bible Software
  • CCLI SongSelect integration with automatic reporting of songs usednot Accordance Bible Software

Accordance Bible Software

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

Accordance Bible Software

  • The Accordance mobile app is free but only includes a limited starter set of Bibles and reference works; the full library of additional translations, lexicons and commentaries must be purchased separately as add-on modules, per the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

MediaShout

On request
  • Standard$199/month
    • Core features
    • Basic support
    • Annual updates
  • Professional$499/month
    • All features
    • Priority support
    • Advanced tools

Accordance Bible Software

On request
  • Standard$199/month
    • Basic package
    • Core resources
    • Free updates 1 year
  • Premier$399/month
    • Full package
    • Extensive libraries
    • Lifetime updates

Which should you pick?

Choose MediaShout if

  • You need lyric display.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want video integration.
MediaShout review

Choose Accordance Bible Software if

  • You need original language tools.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IPad.
  • You also want multiple translations.
Accordance Bible Software review

Questions people ask

Is MediaShout or Accordance Bible Software better?
Neither clearly leads. MediaShout starts at On request and Accordance Bible Software at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MediaShout or Accordance Bible Software?
MediaShout starts at On request and Accordance Bible Software at On request.
Does MediaShout or Accordance Bible Software run on more platforms?
MediaShout runs on Windows. Accordance Bible Software runs on Windows, Mac, IPad.
What is MediaShout best used for?
MediaShout is most often used for projecting worship lyrics, scripture and sermon slides during church services, running separate control, main and stage confidence displays in a sanctuary, ccli songselect integration with automatic reporting of songs used. Of those, projecting worship lyrics, scripture and sermon slides during church services and running separate control, main and stage confidence displays in a sanctuary are not what Accordance Bible Software is typically brought in for.
What can MediaShout do that Accordance Bible Software cannot?
MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Video Integration, Theme Creation, Remote Control. Accordance Bible Software covers Original Language Tools, Multiple Translations, Advanced Search, Grammar Analysis. Both handle Windows support.
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