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Olive Tree Bible Software vs OpenLP

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Olive Tree Bible Software

Religion

Comprehensive Bible study with large resource library and mobile focus

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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OpenLP

Religion

Free, open-source presentation software for churches

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; OpenLP there is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP
  • They diverge on capability: Olive Tree Bible Software covers Multiple Translations, OpenLP covers Presentation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Olive Tree Bible Software and OpenLP differ
AttributeOlive Tree Bible SoftwareOpenLP
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWindows, Mac, Linux
Founded19892004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Olive Tree Bible Software

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

Only in OpenLP

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

What people use each for

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

Olive Tree Bible Software

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

OpenLP

  • Member managementnot Olive Tree Bible Software
  • Donation trackingnot Olive Tree Bible Software
  • Event planningnot Olive Tree Bible Software
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Olive Tree Bible Software
  • Communicationnot Olive Tree Bible Software

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

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

OpenLP

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

Which should you pick?

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

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 Olive Tree Bible Software or OpenLP better?
Neither clearly leads. Olive Tree Bible Software starts at Free and OpenLP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Olive Tree Bible Software or OpenLP?
Olive Tree Bible Software starts at Free and OpenLP at Free.
Does Olive Tree Bible Software or OpenLP run on more platforms?
Olive Tree Bible Software runs on IOS, Android, Web. OpenLP runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Can I use Olive Tree Bible Software for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Olive Tree Bible Software best used for?
Olive Tree Bible Software is most often used for reading free public domain bible translations with optional per title paid study resources. Of those, reading free public domain bible translations with optional per title paid study resources is not what OpenLP is typically brought in for.
What can Olive Tree Bible Software do that OpenLP cannot?
Olive Tree Bible Software covers Multiple Translations, Reading Plans, Study Notes, Highlighting. OpenLP covers Presentation, Lyric Display, Media Playback, Bible Display.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OpenLP: How much does OpenLP cost?

OpenLP is completely free to download, install, and use. Being open source means OpenLP is free forever with no licensing or subscription fees.

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OpenLP: Can I install OpenLP on multiple computers for free?

Yes, OpenLP can be downloaded, installed on multiple computers, and distributed to others at no cost.

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OpenLP: What platforms does OpenLP support?

OpenLP is free for Windows, Mac, Linux, and FreeBSD platforms with no platform-specific licensing costs.

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