Software · head to head
Quelea vs Faithlife Proclaim
Quelea
Software
Simple free presentation software for churches and worship
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Faithlife Proclaim
Software
Sermon presentation and delivery platform from Logos creator
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Quelea has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Quelea quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract; Faithlife Proclaim proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets
- They diverge on capability: Quelea covers Lyric Display, Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Quelea and Faithlife Proclaim actually diverge.
| Attribute | Quelea | Faithlife Proclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | open-source | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux | Mac, Windows, Web |
| Founded | 2011 | 1992 |
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 Quelea
- Lyric Display
- Bible Verses
- Theme Support
- Song Library
- OpenLyrics Format
- Web Remote
- Theme Editor
- Plugin Support
Only in Faithlife Proclaim
- Sermon Presentation
- Automatic Slides
- Logos Integration
- Scripture Embedding
- Logos Resources
- Cloud Backup
- Mobile Remote
- Streaming Support
Both cover
- Windows support
- Mac support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Quelea
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Faithlife Proclaim
- Member management
- Donation tracking
- Event planning
- Volunteer scheduling
- Communication
Both are used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling, communication, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Quelea
- Quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract
Faithlife Proclaim
- Proclaim tiers as captured 11 December 2023 ranged from $249.99/year for On Air to $929.99/year for the top On Air + Pro Media + Partner Media bundle including 10,000+ partner media assets
Pricing, plan by plan
Quelea
Free- Community EditionFree
- All features
- No cost
- Community development
Faithlife Proclaim
On request- Proclaim$10/month
- Presentation software
- Logos integration
- Cloud sync
Which should you pick?
Choose Quelea if
- You need lyric display.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Mac, Linux.
- You also want bible verses.
Choose Faithlife Proclaim if
- You need sermon presentation.
- You work on Mac, Windows, Web.
- You also want automatic slides.
Questions people ask
- Is Quelea or Faithlife Proclaim better?
- Neither clearly leads. Quelea starts at Free and Faithlife Proclaim at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Quelea or Faithlife Proclaim?
- Quelea has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Quelea and On request for Faithlife Proclaim.
- Does Quelea or Faithlife Proclaim run on more platforms?
- Quelea runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. Faithlife Proclaim runs on Mac, Windows, Web.
- Can I use Quelea for free?
- Yes. Quelea has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Faithlife Proclaim starts at On request.
- What is Quelea best used for?
- Quelea is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
- What can Quelea do that Faithlife Proclaim cannot?
- Quelea covers Lyric Display, Bible Verses, Theme Support, Song Library. Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, Automatic Slides, Logos Integration, Scripture Embedding. Both handle Windows support, Mac support.
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