Software profile
Church Presenter
Free, open-source worship display software (licensed under GPL). It supports Bible and song content, media, service plans, several screens and mobile control.
30-second answer
What to know before you open the full record
- What it is
- Free, open-source worship display software (licensed under GPL). It supports Bible and song content, media, service plans, several screens and mobile control.
- Contexts worth testing
- Volunteer AV teams seeking an offline-capable free tool, Churches that need cross-platform presentation and mobile remote control
- Relevant UK checks
- Available more broadly
- Shortlist when
- Churches that want free offline-capable worship presentation
- Check first
- Newer project needing local reliability validation
- Evidence date
- Sources checked 25 July 2026
This is an evidence-led starting point, not a ranking or hands-on verdict. Supplier sources establish what they publish; your church should test material workflows and resolve the questions below.
Five-minute assessment
Assess the likely fit and trade-offs
The short version
A fit worth testing against your real workflow.
Church Presenter looks promising for teams that want a no-subscription, offline-capable worship tool across common desktop platforms. Its relative newness means a staged rehearsal and fallback plan are important before a live migration.
Directory assessment
Church Presenter is a recently published free open-source option with an unusually broad stated feature set. Its appeal is clear for budget-limited teams, but churches should check platform support and training, assess project maturity and test real-service reliability before moving away from an established presenter.
Decision framing
Shortlist when, then check first
- Shortlist when
- Churches that want free offline-capable worship presentation
- Test in a real workflow
- Bible integration
- Settle before buying
- Newer project needing local reliability validation
Decision evidence
Published details for a shortlist
These details are traced to the source shown. Supplier material establishes what the supplier publishes; it is not hands-on testing.
- Export formats
- Supplier sourcePowerPoint, Keynote and image slideshow imports; Open song-format export stated by supplierSource: Why Church Presenter · checked 25 July 2026
Best suited to
- Churches that want free offline-capable worship presentation
- Teams able to evaluate a newer open-source project in rehearsals
Evidence-backed strengths
- Free GPL licence with no seat limits
- Supplier describes cross-platform desktop use, mobile control and multi-screen outputs
Limitations and questions
- Newer project needing local reliability validation
- Ask the supplier about Commercial support, UK licensing workflow and long-term maintenance commitments
What the supplier publishes
- Bible integration
- Song library
- PowerPoint, Keynote and image presentation
- Video playback
- Announcements and countdowns
- Service order
- Multi-screen output
- Mobile remote control
What does the supplier currently publish?
Pricing and trial
Church Presenter states that it is free forever, GNU GPL v3, with no subscription, seat limits or hidden costs.
| Tier or starting point | Published price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Church Presenter | Free | Supplier states no subscription or seat limit |
Free trial: No
Can it meet the church’s full service workflow?
A free cross-platform worship tool
Church Presenter describes Bible and song presentation, video, imported slideshows, announcements, service-order planning, multi-screen output and mobile remote control. It says it runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and is free under GNU GPL v3.
Run a rehearsal with the actual output hardware and a licensed service plan. Keep responsibility for CCLI reporting, Bible rights and streaming permissions separate from the software choice, because no free tool supplies those permissions automatically.
What does external feedback add?
What public reviews and peer discussion do — and do not — show
This profile does not use an independent review score. It is based on Church Presenter’s official product, licensing and release material.
- Free licensing lowers the cost of a realistic team trial.
- A newly released project needs a cautious live-service rollout and fallback.
Supplier claims are not independent testing, and open-source availability does not establish production readiness for a particular church.
The questions a shortlist needs to answer
Church Presenter FAQs
Is Church Presenter free?
Yes. Church Presenter says it is GNU GPL v3, free forever, with no subscription or seat limits.
Does Church Presenter offer a trial?
No trial is needed because the software is free to download and use.
Which systems does Church Presenter run on?
The supplier says it runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with mobile apps for remote control.
Does Church Presenter include music licences?
Churches remain responsible for CCLI and other content or streaming licences.
Full due diligence
Evidence, operations and source record
Use this full record to test practical details, retain source links and take specific gaps to the supplier.
Published operations and support details
- Import and export
- PowerPoint, Keynote and image slideshow imports, Open song-format export stated by supplier
- Support
- Documentation, GitHub discussions and issue tracker
Sources reviewed
Sources support only the fields named beneath each link. Supplier material is not independent testing; external review material is included as a limited signal rather than a verdict.
- Church Presenter homepage
Reviewed 25 July 2026 · Supports: Free pricing, Platforms, Features - Church Presenter open-source announcement
Reviewed 25 July 2026 · Supports: GPL model, Features, Mobile control - Why Church Presenter
Reviewed 25 July 2026 · Supports: Licence, Offline use, Exports
