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MediaShout vs YouVersion

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MediaShout

Religion

Worship presentation and media management software

From
$198/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouVersion logo

YouVersion

Religion

Bible app with reading plans and devotionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only YouVersion 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; YouVersion youVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.
  • They diverge on capability: MediaShout covers Lyric Display, YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MediaShout and YouVersion actually diverge.

Attributes where MediaShout and YouVersion differ
AttributeMediaShoutYouVersion
Starting price$198/yearFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWeb, IOS, Android, Smart TVs
Founded20002008

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 YouVersion

  • Multi-translation Bible
  • Reading Plans
  • Audio Bible
  • Social Media Sharing
  • Church Apps
  • Bookmarking Services
  • Web support
  • IOS support

What people use each for

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

MediaShout

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

YouVersion

  • 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

YouVersion

  • YouVersion states its entire Bible App family is free with no paid tier, which means there is no purchasable enterprise or institutional plan with an SLA for organizations wanting one.

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

YouVersion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic Bible access
    • Reading plans
    • Devotionals
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Audio Bible
    • Ad-free experience
    • Offline access

Which should you pick?

Choose MediaShout if

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

Choose YouVersion if

  • You need multi-translation bible.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
  • You also want reading plans.
YouVersion review

Questions people ask

Is MediaShout or YouVersion better?
Neither clearly leads. MediaShout starts at $198/year and YouVersion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MediaShout or YouVersion?
YouVersion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $198/year for MediaShout and Free for YouVersion.
Does MediaShout or YouVersion run on more platforms?
MediaShout runs on Windows. YouVersion runs on Web, IOS, Android, Smart TVs.
Can I use YouVersion for free?
Yes. YouVersion 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 YouVersion is typically brought in for.
What can MediaShout do that YouVersion cannot?
MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Video Integration, Theme Creation, Remote Control. YouVersion covers Multi-translation Bible, Reading Plans, Audio Bible, Social Media Sharing.

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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YouVersion: Is the Bible App free?

Yes, the Bible App and all YouVersion products are completely free. Users can read or listen to the Bible, explore Bible Plans, create Prayers, study with Friends, and more at no cost.

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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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