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OpenLP vs Plenty of Fish

OpenLP logo

OpenLP

Religion

Free, open-source presentation software for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Plenty of Fish logo

Plenty of Fish

Dating

The largest dating site for singles

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: OpenLP there is no standalone mobile app; the Android and iOS apps are remote controls for a desktop running OpenLP; Plenty of Fish high prevalence of fake profiles and bot accounts despite phone verification
  • They diverge on capability: OpenLP covers Presentation, Plenty of Fish covers Free Messaging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenLP and Plenty of Fish actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenLP and Plenty of Fish differ
AttributeOpenLPPlenty of Fish
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
PlatformsWindows, Mac, LinuxWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryReligionDating
Founded20042003

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 OpenLP

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

Only in Plenty of Fish

  • Free Messaging
  • Chemistry Test
  • Meet Me
  • Ultra Match
  • Live Streaming
  • Video Chat
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

OpenLP

  • Member managementnot Plenty of Fish
  • Donation trackingnot Plenty of Fish
  • Event planningnot Plenty of Fish
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Plenty of Fish
  • Communicationnot Plenty of Fish

Plenty of Fish

  • Finding romantic partners in your geographic areanot OpenLP
  • Messaging other users with built-in communication featuresnot OpenLP
  • Creating personalized profile with photos and interestsnot OpenLP
  • Discovering compatible matches through matching algorithmsnot OpenLP

Where each one falls short

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

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

Plenty of Fish

  • High prevalence of fake profiles and bot accounts despite phone verification
  • Inconsistent moderation allows scammers to evade detection
  • Desktop website features advanced search not available in mobile app
  • No social media integrations for profile enrichment

Pricing, plan by plan

OpenLP

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

Plenty of Fish

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Plenty of Fish review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Plenty of Fish if

  • You need free messaging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want chemistry test.
Plenty of Fish review

Questions people ask

Is OpenLP or Plenty of Fish better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenLP starts at Free and Plenty of Fish at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OpenLP or Plenty of Fish?
OpenLP starts at Free and Plenty of Fish at Free.
Does OpenLP or Plenty of Fish run on more platforms?
OpenLP runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. Plenty of Fish runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use OpenLP for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is OpenLP best used for?
OpenLP is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what Plenty of Fish is typically brought in for.
What can OpenLP do that Plenty of Fish cannot?
OpenLP covers Presentation, Lyric Display, Media Playback, Bible Display. Plenty of Fish covers Free Messaging, Chemistry Test, Meet Me, Ultra Match.

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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Plenty of Fish: Is Plenty of Fish completely free to use?

Yes, Plenty of Fish offers free account creation, profile search, and messaging. Premium subscriptions are optional and add features like ad removal and advanced filters.

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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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Plenty of Fish: What platforms does Plenty of Fish support?

Plenty of Fish is available on Web, iOS (17.0 or later), and Android. There is no native Windows desktop application.

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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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Plenty of Fish: Does Plenty of Fish require phone verification?

Yes, Plenty of Fish requires phone number verification during signup to reduce fake profiles and improve security.

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Plenty of Fish: What does the free tier include?

The free tier allows users to create a profile, upload photos, search and browse profiles, send and receive messages, and view who likes them.

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