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OpenLP vs Subsplash

OpenLP logo

OpenLP

Software

Free, open-source presentation software for churches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Subsplash logo

Subsplash

Software

Church app and website builder for digital presence

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; Subsplash card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • They diverge on capability: OpenLP covers Presentation, Subsplash covers Custom App Builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenLP and Subsplash actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenLP and Subsplash differ
AttributeOpenLPSubsplash
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, LinuxWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20042013

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 Subsplash

  • Custom App Builder
  • Website Builder
  • Live Streaming
  • Giving Platforms
  • Calendar Systems
  • Analytics
  • Web support
  • IOS support

What people use each for

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

OpenLP

  • Member managementnot Subsplash
  • Donation trackingnot Subsplash
  • Event planningnot Subsplash
  • Volunteer schedulingnot Subsplash
  • Communicationnot Subsplash

Subsplash

  • Church mobile apps, websites and media streamingnot OpenLP
  • Online giving and congregation engagement in one platformnot 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

Subsplash

  • Card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • The lower advertised rates of 1.9% and 0.5% require GrowCurve rather than being standard
  • No monthly price is published for the One or Enterprise packages, which are quoted on church size and usage
  • Reaching a quote requires contacting sales by phone

Pricing, plan by plan

OpenLP

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

Subsplash

On request
  • Starter$199/month
    • Basic app and website
    • Giving integration
  • Pro$399/month
    • Premium features
    • Custom branding
    • Priority support

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 Subsplash if

  • You need custom app builder.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.
Subsplash review

Questions people ask

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