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MediaShout vs Olive Tree Bible Software

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MediaShout

Religion

Worship presentation and media management software

From
$198/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Olive Tree Bible Software

Religion

Comprehensive Bible study with large resource library and mobile focus

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Olive Tree Bible Software has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Olive Tree Bible Software bible study resources beyond the free KJV and ESV are sold individually per title, for example the ESV Study Bible at $39.99 and Bible Knowledge Commentary at $39.99
  • They diverge on capability: MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Olive Tree Bible Software covers Multiple Translations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where MediaShout and Olive Tree Bible Software differ
AttributeMediaShoutOlive Tree Bible Software
Starting price$198/yearFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsIOS, Android, Web
Founded20001989

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 MediaShout

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

Only in Olive Tree Bible Software

  • Multiple Translations
  • Reading Plans
  • Study Notes
  • Highlighting
  • Social Sharing
  • Cloud Sync
  • Note Management
  • Search Tools

What people use each for

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

MediaShout

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

Olive Tree Bible Software

  • Reading free public domain Bible translations with optional per title paid study resourcesnot 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

Olive Tree Bible Software

  • Bible study resources beyond the free KJV and ESV are sold individually per title, for example the ESV Study Bible at $39.99 and Bible Knowledge Commentary at $39.99

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Olive Tree Bible Software

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic Bible
    • Limited resources
  • Standard Library$69.99/month
    • 500+ resources
    • Offline access
  • Ultimate Library$199.99/month
    • 2000+ resources
    • All premium content

Which should you pick?

Choose MediaShout if

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

Choose Olive Tree Bible Software if

  • You need multiple translations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want reading plans.
Olive Tree Bible Software review

Questions people ask

Is MediaShout or Olive Tree Bible Software better?
Neither clearly leads. MediaShout starts at $198/year and Olive Tree Bible Software at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MediaShout or Olive Tree Bible Software?
Olive Tree Bible Software has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $198/year for MediaShout and Free for Olive Tree Bible Software.
Does MediaShout or Olive Tree Bible Software run on more platforms?
MediaShout runs on Windows. Olive Tree Bible Software runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Olive Tree Bible Software for free?
Yes. Olive Tree Bible Software has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MediaShout starts at $198/year.
What is MediaShout best used for?
MediaShout is most often used for church worship presentation and lyrics display, multi-screen sermon notes and bible verse display, ccli songselect integration for compliance, 70+ bible translation display. Of those, church worship presentation and lyrics display and multi-screen sermon notes and bible verse display are not what Olive Tree Bible Software is typically brought in for.
What can MediaShout do that Olive Tree Bible Software cannot?
MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Video Integration, Theme Creation, Remote Control. Olive Tree Bible Software covers Multiple Translations, Reading Plans, Study Notes, Highlighting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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