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ProPresenter vs ShelbyNext Membership

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ProPresenter

Religion

Professional presentation system for worship and events

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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ShelbyNext Membership

Religion

Cloud-based church membership and management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation, ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProPresenter and ShelbyNext Membership actually diverge.

Attributes where ProPresenter and ShelbyNext Membership differ
AttributeProPresenterShelbyNext Membership
Starting price$29/monthOn request
PlatformsMac, WindowsWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19971996

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 ShelbyNext Membership

  • Member Portal
  • Membership Management
  • Online Giving
  • Communications
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Marketing
  • Calendar Integration
  • Mobile App

What people use each for

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

ProPresenter

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

ShelbyNext Membership

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

ShelbyNext Membership

Nothing recorded yet. See the ShelbyNext Membership review.

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

ShelbyNext Membership

On request
  • Core$99/month
    • Basic features
    • Up to 300 members
  • Plus$299/month
    • Full suite
    • Unlimited members
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose ProPresenter if

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

Choose ShelbyNext Membership if

  • You need member portal.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want membership management.
ShelbyNext Membership review

Questions people ask

Is ProPresenter or ShelbyNext Membership better?
Neither clearly leads. ProPresenter starts at $29/month and ShelbyNext Membership at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProPresenter or ShelbyNext Membership?
ProPresenter starts at $29/month and ShelbyNext Membership at On request.
Does ProPresenter or ShelbyNext Membership run on more platforms?
ProPresenter runs on Mac, Windows. ShelbyNext Membership runs on Web, IOS, Android.
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 ShelbyNext Membership is typically brought in for.
What can ProPresenter do that ShelbyNext Membership cannot?
ProPresenter covers Advanced Presentation, Video Playback, Multi-screen, Live Control. ShelbyNext Membership covers Member Portal, Membership Management, Online Giving, Communications.

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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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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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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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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