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Quelea vs Subsplash

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Quelea

Religion

Simple free presentation software for churches and worship

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Subsplash logo

Subsplash

Religion

Church app and website builder for digital presence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Quelea quelea is 100% free open source software with no paid tier or vendor support contract; Subsplash card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • They diverge on capability: Quelea covers Lyric Display, Subsplash covers Custom App Builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quelea and Subsplash actually diverge.

Attributes where Quelea and Subsplash differ
AttributeQueleaSubsplash
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
PlatformsWindows, Mac, LinuxWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20112013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Quelea

  • Lyric Display
  • Bible Verses
  • Theme Support
  • Song Library
  • OpenLyrics Format
  • Web Remote
  • Theme Editor
  • Plugin Support

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.

Quelea

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

Subsplash

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

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

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

Quelea

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • All features
    • No cost
    • Community development

Subsplash

Free
  • GivingFree
    • Mobile and web giving
    • Text giving
    • Donor management
  • One$null/month
    • Websites
    • Media hosting
    • Apps
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • All Subsplash One features
    • Custom API integrations
    • Multi-campus apps

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.
Quelea review

Choose Subsplash if

  • You need custom app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.
Subsplash review

Questions people ask

Is Quelea or Subsplash better?
Neither clearly leads. Quelea starts at Free and Subsplash at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quelea or Subsplash?
Quelea starts at Free and Subsplash at Free.
Does Quelea or Subsplash run on more platforms?
Quelea runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. Subsplash runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Quelea for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Quelea best used for?
Quelea 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 Quelea do that Subsplash cannot?
Quelea covers Lyric Display, Bible Verses, Theme Support, Song Library. Subsplash covers Custom App Builder, Website Builder, Live Streaming, Giving Platforms.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Quelea: Is Quelea free?

Yes, Quelea is completely free church projection software with no paid tiers or premium features. It is 100% free and open source.

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Subsplash: Is there a free version of Subsplash?

Yes, Subsplash Giving is free to use. It includes mobile and web giving, text giving, donor management, check scanning, and analytics. Transaction fees are 2.3% plus $0.30 for card donations or 1% for ACH transfers.

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Quelea: Are there any costs associated with using Quelea?

There are no costs, subscription fees, or feature limitations based on payment. All features including stage view, video backgrounds, mobile lyrics view, multilingual support, and Bible integration are free.

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Subsplash: What does Subsplash One include?

Subsplash One is an all-in-one platform including websites, media hosting, apps, live streaming, giving, events, groups, messaging, volunteering tools, check-in, service planning, podcasting, and forms. Pricing varies by organization size.

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Subsplash: What is the pricing for Enterprise?

Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting Subsplash sales. It includes all One features plus custom API integrations, multi-campus apps, and Rock RMS integration.

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