Software · head to head
SermonAudio vs EasyWorship
SermonAudio
Software
Free sermon hosting and distribution platform for churches
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
EasyWorship
Software
Church presentation and worship planning software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only SermonAudio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SermonAudio app requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering; EasyWorship subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops
- They diverge on capability: SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, EasyWorship covers Presentation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SermonAudio and EasyWorship actually diverge.
| Attribute | SermonAudio | EasyWorship |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Windows, Mac |
| Founded | 2005 | 2006 |
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 SermonAudio
- Sermon Hosting
- Podcast Distribution
- Audio Transcription
- Analytics
- Podcast Platforms
- Website Integration
- Email Distribution
- Social Media Sharing
Only in EasyWorship
- Presentation
- Lyric Management
- Video Integration
- Slide Creation
- Planning Center
- Music Databases
- Social Media
- Media Libraries
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SermonAudio
- Member managementnot EasyWorship
- Donation trackingnot EasyWorship
- Event planningnot EasyWorship
- Volunteer schedulingnot EasyWorship
- Communicationnot EasyWorship
EasyWorship
- Displaying song lyrics, scripture and video during church servicesnot SermonAudio
- Building service presentations from a media librarynot SermonAudio
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SermonAudio
- App requires reconfiguration after restart and resets items to default ordering
- Bookmark search functionality sometimes returns no results due to app bugs
- Mobile app limited to iOS and Android without web-based access for church administrators
EasyWorship
- Subscription only rather than a perpetual licence, so presentation software stops when payment stops
- Priced on average weekly attendance, so the cost rises with congregation size rather than with usage
- Basic starts at $17.50 a month and Premium at $27.50, both quoted as starting prices
- The included media library of backgrounds and countdowns is Premium only, so Basic users supply their own
Pricing, plan by plan
SermonAudio
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the SermonAudio review.
EasyWorship
On request- Starter$249/month
- Basic presentation
- Core features
- 1 year support
- Pro$600/month
- All features
- Priority support
- Advanced tools
Which should you pick?
Choose SermonAudio if
- You need sermon hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want podcast distribution.
Choose EasyWorship if
- You need presentation.
- You work on Windows, Mac.
- You also want lyric management.
Questions people ask
- Is SermonAudio or EasyWorship better?
- Neither clearly leads. SermonAudio starts at Free and EasyWorship at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SermonAudio or EasyWorship?
- SermonAudio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SermonAudio and On request for EasyWorship.
- Does SermonAudio or EasyWorship run on more platforms?
- SermonAudio runs on iOS, Android, Web. EasyWorship runs on Windows, Mac.
- Can I use SermonAudio for free?
- Yes. SermonAudio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EasyWorship starts at On request.
- What is SermonAudio best used for?
- SermonAudio is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling. Of those, member management and donation tracking are not what EasyWorship is typically brought in for.
- What can SermonAudio do that EasyWorship cannot?
- SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Podcast Distribution, Audio Transcription, Analytics. EasyWorship covers Presentation, Lyric Management, Video Integration, Slide Creation.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SermonAudio: Is SermonAudio free for listening to sermons?
Yes, the sermon library of nearly 3 million audio and video sermons from conservative Christian churches is free to access. However, churches and ministries that want to broadcast their own sermons must pay a subscription fee.
SourceSermonAudio: What is the cost for churches to broadcast sermons on SermonAudio?
SermonAudio offers a flat-fee subscription model at $29.95/month, with smaller ministries potentially eligible for financial aid through a third-party scholarship program.
SourceSermonAudio: What platforms does SermonAudio support for accessing sermons?
SermonAudio supports native apps across a wide range of devices, including iOS, Android, and web browsers, allowing access to sermons anytime, anywhere.
SourceSermonAudio: Does SermonAudio provide offline access to downloaded sermons?
Yes, the app supports offline download capabilities, allowing you to download sermon audio or video and access them even without an internet connection.
SourceSermonAudio: What integrations does SermonAudio offer?
SermonAudio integrates with Logos Bible Software, Blue Letter Bible, Biblearc, and Church Plant Media, enabling seamless distribution and organization of sermon content across platforms.
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