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OpenLP vs Pushpay Church App

OpenLP logo

OpenLP

Software

Free, open-source presentation software for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pushpay Church App logo

Pushpay Church App

Software

Mobile-first giving and engagement app for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenLP has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Pushpay Church App pricing page lists Core, Advanced and Complete tiers with no dollar figures shown, directing buyers to request a demo or call 1-844-PUSHPAY for a quote
  • They diverge on capability: OpenLP covers Presentation, Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenLP and Pushpay Church App actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenLP and Pushpay Church App differ
AttributeOpenLPPushpay Church App
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, LinuxIOS, Android
Founded20042012

Identical on both: 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 OpenLP

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

Only in Pushpay Church App

  • Mobile Giving
  • Announcements
  • Event Calendar
  • Sermons
  • Pushpay Platform
  • Church Management
  • Streaming
  • Push Notifications

What people use each for

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

OpenLP

  • Member managementnot Pushpay Church App
  • Donation trackingnot Pushpay Church App
  • Event planningnot Pushpay Church App
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Pushpay Church App
  • Communicationnot Pushpay Church App

Pushpay Church App

  • Church giving, communication and management app bundled as ChurchStaqnot 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

Pushpay Church App

  • Pricing page lists Core, Advanced and Complete tiers with no dollar figures shown, directing buyers to request a demo or call 1-844-PUSHPAY for a quote
  • Remote check deposit is billed separately starting at $0.29 per check on top of the platform subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

OpenLP

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

Pushpay Church App

On request
  • Standard$99/month
    • Basic app
    • Giving integration
  • Pro$299/month
    • Premium features
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced analytics

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 Pushpay Church App if

  • You need mobile giving.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want announcements.
Pushpay Church App review

Questions people ask

Is OpenLP or Pushpay Church App better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenLP starts at Free and Pushpay Church App at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OpenLP or Pushpay Church App?
OpenLP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OpenLP and On request for Pushpay Church App.
Does OpenLP or Pushpay Church App run on more platforms?
OpenLP runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. Pushpay Church App runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use OpenLP for free?
Yes. OpenLP has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pushpay Church App starts at On request.
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 Pushpay Church App is typically brought in for.
What can OpenLP do that Pushpay Church App cannot?
OpenLP covers Presentation, Lyric Display, Media Playback, Bible Display. Pushpay Church App covers Mobile Giving, Announcements, Event Calendar, Sermons.
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