Church & Religious · head to head
SermonAudio vs Faithlife Proclaim
SermonAudio
Church & Religious
Free sermon hosting and distribution platform for churches
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Faithlife Proclaim
Church & Religious
Sermon presentation and delivery platform from Logos creator
- 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; 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: SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SermonAudio and Faithlife Proclaim actually diverge.
| Attribute | SermonAudio | Faithlife Proclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Mac, Windows, Web |
| Founded | 2005 | 1992 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Church & Religious).
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 Faithlife Proclaim
- Sermon Presentation
- Automatic Slides
- Logos Integration
- Scripture Embedding
- Logos Resources
- Cloud Backup
- Mobile Remote
- Streaming Support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SermonAudio
- 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.
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
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
SermonAudio
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the SermonAudio review.
Faithlife Proclaim
On request- Proclaim$10/month
- Presentation software
- Logos integration
- Cloud sync
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 Faithlife Proclaim if
- You need sermon presentation.
- You work on Mac, Windows, Web.
- You also want automatic slides.
Questions people ask
- Is SermonAudio or Faithlife Proclaim better?
- Neither clearly leads. SermonAudio 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, SermonAudio or Faithlife Proclaim?
- SermonAudio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SermonAudio and On request for Faithlife Proclaim.
- Does SermonAudio or Faithlife Proclaim run on more platforms?
- SermonAudio runs on iOS, Android, Web. Faithlife Proclaim runs on Mac, Windows, Web.
- Can I use SermonAudio for free?
- Yes. SermonAudio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Faithlife Proclaim starts at On request.
- What is SermonAudio best used for?
- SermonAudio is most often used for member management, donation tracking, event planning, volunteer scheduling.
- What can SermonAudio do that Faithlife Proclaim cannot?
- SermonAudio covers Sermon Hosting, Podcast Distribution, Audio Transcription, Analytics. Faithlife Proclaim covers Sermon Presentation, Automatic Slides, Logos Integration, Scripture Embedding. Both handle Web support.
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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