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ProPresenter vs Rock RMS

ProPresenter logo

ProPresenter

Religion

Professional presentation system for worship and events

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Rock RMS logo

Rock RMS

Religion

Comprehensive relationship and resource management system for churches

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ProPresenter campus plan limited to worship customers and churches; Rock RMS non-traditional pricing model based on donations rather than standard software licenses
  • They diverge on capability: ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation, Rock RMS covers Member Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProPresenter and Rock RMS actually diverge.

Attributes where ProPresenter and Rock RMS differ
AttributeProPresenterRock RMS
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsMac, WindowsWeb, Mobile apps, TV apps
Founded19972008

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 ProPresenter

  • Advanced Presentation
  • Video Playback
  • Multi-screen
  • Live Control
  • Media Libraries
  • Lyrics Database
  • Streaming
  • Networking

Only in Rock RMS

  • Member Management
  • Giving & Finances
  • Group Management
  • Event Planning
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Marketing
  • Accounting Software
  • Custom APIs

What people use each for

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

ProPresenter

  • Church presentation and worship softwarenot Rock RMS
  • Multi-site campus management for worship servicesnot Rock RMS
  • Presentation display and remote controlnot Rock RMS

Rock RMS

  • Churches managing 10M+ people records with integrated giving and event systemsnot ProPresenter
  • Organisations needing offline-first workflows with eventual replicationnot ProPresenter
  • Tech-enabled churches seeking customisable digital engagement and mobile appsnot ProPresenter

Where each one falls short

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

ProPresenter

  • Campus plan limited to worship customers and churches
  • No pricing for higher seat counts or custom team sizes

Rock RMS

  • Non-traditional pricing model based on donations rather than standard software licenses
  • Pricing based on self-reported average weekend attendance with honor system
  • Grant applications required for churches unable to afford donations
  • Cloud hosting fees may apply separately to donation amount

Pricing, plan by plan

ProPresenter

$29/month
  • Standard (Per Seat)$29/month
    • Monthly billing (yearly option: $289/year for annual savings of $59)
  • Campus (20 Seats)$59/month
    • Monthly billing (yearly option: $649/year for annual savings of $59)
    • Worship customers only
    • Best for churches with multiple ministries

Rock RMS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Rock RMS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ProPresenter if

  • You need advanced presentation.
  • You work on Mac, Windows.
  • You also want video playback.

Choose Rock RMS if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps.
  • You also want giving & finances.

Questions people ask

Is ProPresenter or Rock RMS better?
Neither clearly leads. ProPresenter starts at $29/month and Rock RMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProPresenter or Rock RMS?
ProPresenter starts at $29/month and Rock RMS at On request.
Does ProPresenter or Rock RMS run on more platforms?
ProPresenter runs on Mac, Windows. Rock RMS runs on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps.
What is ProPresenter best used for?
ProPresenter is most often used for church presentation and worship software, multi-site campus management for worship services, presentation display and remote control. Of those, church presentation and worship software and multi-site campus management for worship services are not what Rock RMS is typically brought in for.
What can ProPresenter do that Rock RMS cannot?
ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation, Video Playback, Multi-screen, Live Control. Rock RMS covers Member Management, Giving & Finances, Group Management, Event Planning.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ProPresenter: How much does ProPresenter cost?

ProPresenter Standard plan costs $29/month ($289/year with $59 savings). Campus plan for churches costs $59/month ($649/year). All prices in USD.

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Rock RMS: How much does Rock RMS cost?

Rock operates on a donation model of $4.45 per average weekend attendee per year. Example: 100-person congregation = $445 annual commitment. No contracts, license fees, or hidden costs.

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ProPresenter: Is there a free trial for ProPresenter?

Yes. ProPresenter offers a 14-day free trial with full feature access so you can evaluate the software before purchasing.

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Rock RMS: What if a church cannot afford the donation?

Grant applications are available for churches unable to donate. Rock also offers alternative donation models for non-church nonprofits.

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ProPresenter: Does ProPresenter include the Remote app?

Yes. All ProPresenter subscriptions include the ProPresenter Remote app for controlling presentations, plus 7-day support access and regular feature releases.

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Rock RMS: Does Rock charge for cloud hosting?

Cloud-hosted churches combine the donation with hosting fees into a single monthly payment. Rock Cloud and Cloud 9 partner-hosted options are available with integrated billing.

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ProPresenter: Can I add or remove seats with ProPresenter?

Yes. ProPresenter subscriptions allow flexible seat management so you can add or remove seats and activate or deactivate devices with ease.

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