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  1. If you plan to reinstall on this computer, then simply choose not to deactivate. Setting up MediaShout 7 correctly the first time you run it is very important to having a great experience with it. Once MediaShout opens, you will be presented with the Tip of the Day. You can close that and then click the Settings Menu to open the Settings Window.
  2. MediaShout 6 will open. Offline Activation. If the computer is not connected to the internet, you can still activate MediaShout by following the steps below. Note: Offline activation is not available if your computer is connected to the internet. In the Online Activation screen, click Offline Activation.

It can be tough to decide which presentation software is right for your church, so I’ve put together a list of all the best options on the market today.

You’ll see what each option costs, what it does best, and what platforms it’s designed to run on. There are even two completely free church presentation software options on the list.

This guide should help you pick the presentation software that’s best-suited to meet your church’s needs.

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MediaShout 6

Platforms: Mac and PC
Pricing model: purchase outright (as opposed to a subscription)
Cost: $399

What sets MediaShout 6 apart?

There’s a reason MediaShout 6 is at the top of my list; not only is it affordable, but there are a lot of positive factors that make it a good choice.

Customer support. One of things that sets MediaShout apart most is its 7-day-a-week customer service. No other church presentation software offers such a high degree of support for its users.

Free content included. A MediaShout license comes with more than 2,500 songs with ready-to-go lyrics, and 67 free Bibles. That’s a lot more starter content than other available options.

Multi-screen functionality. While most other options either don’t support multi-screen functionality or require you to spend extra to get it, MediaShout 6 comes with it built in.

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Hardware options. The MediaShout team has collaborated with Dell to build a variety of hardware bundles designed with churches in mind.

Built with PowerPoint in mind. Since a lot of churches “graduate” to church presentation software from PowerPoint, it’s great to have an interface that helps PowerPoint users along. MediaShout does just that: the interface is built to be especially easy to understand if you’re used to PowerPoint.

ProPresenter 6

Platforms: Mac and PC
Pricing model: purchase outright, add modules for additional cost
Cost: $399+

What sets ProPresenter 6 apart?

ProPresenter is one of the most widely-used softwares for church presentations. In addition to being popular, there are a few things that make it unique:

Modules. You can purchase additional hardware modules that give the software additional functionality. For example, you can buy a module that lets you present on multiple screens.

Bibles. It doesn’t include quite as many as MediaShout 6, but with 46 free Bibles, you’re still getting a great number of options.

Mobile apps. ProPresenter 6 has several mobile apps different team members can download. These come in handy for controlling the presentation on Sunday morning.

Proclaim

Platforms: Mac and PC
Pricing model: subscription
Cost: $19.95 monthly at the low end, $79.89 monthly at the high end

What sets Proclaim apart?

One of the most unique factors of Proclaim is that it’s made by Faithlife, the creators of Logos Bible Software. The two products are integrated, so that’s a nice benefit for Logos users. In addition to that …

Cloud-enabled. Proclaim allows teams to collaborate on presentations with their cloud feature.

Mobile apps. Like ProPresenter, Proclaim also features mobile apps that can be used to control presentations like a remote control. It also allows presenters to send updates to congregation members who use other Logos apps on their phones.

Pastoral focus. Proclaim was built to give pastors more control over building their presentations from their sermons.

EasyWorship 6

Platforms: PC only
Pricing model: purchase outright
Cost: $499

What sets EasyWorship 6 apart?

Though EasyWorship is only available for Windows, that’s actually part of what makes it special. It’s specifically made for people who have been using PowerPoint.

So if you’re a PowerPoint user, consider this:

Similar layout. If you know how to use PowerPoint, you’ve got a leg up already in figuring out EasyWorship 6.

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Works with PowerPoint files. You can import your previously-created PowerPoint presentations into EasyWorship instead of starting from scratch.

In addition to the PowerPoint integration, EasyWorship also integrates with QuickTime so you can play video content in your presentations.

MediaShout Bridge

Platforms: PC (you also need PowerPoint 2007, 2010, or 2013)
Pricing model: purchase outright
Cost: $99

What sets MediaShout Bridge apart?

MediaShout Bridge is a simpler presentation software option for churches who are using PowerPoint and might not be ready to transition to a new software solution.

Upgrades PowerPoint. This plugin works within an existing installation of PowerPoint, and turns it into a tool specifically for churches.

Includes a Lyric library. Bridge gives PowerPoint users a huge arsenal of public domain songs and hymns to use in their presentations.

Includes Bibles. A lot of Bibles—67 versions, to be precise.

ShareFaith Presenter

Platforms: Only for Windows 10 (must also have Office 365)
Pricing model: part of a subscription to ShareFaith Complete
Cost: $71/month (includes more than presentation software)

What sets ShareFaith Presenter apart?

In some ways, ShareFaith Presenter is similar to MediaShout Bridge. It’s a plugin that works with PowerPoint to connect it with other ShareFaith tools.

It’s quite limited on operating system, so make sure you have Windows 10 and Office 365 before pursuing this option.

If your church uses ShareFaith, and you use the newest version PowerPoint, this is a good solution.

Free church presentation software

Among the top options for church presentation software are two that are entirely free: OpenLP and OpenSong. Learn more about the differences between the two free options below.

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OpenLP

Platforms: Linux, PC, and Mac
Pricing model: freeware
Cost: none

What sets OpenLP apart?

Aside from the obvious (that it’s totally free), OpenLP does some cool stuff:

Gives you basic presentation functionality. You can create slides with text formatting, images, and various effects.

Remote control. OpenLP even has a remote control feature, so you can navigate through the presentation from any networked device.

Video. You can display and play video files in your presentations—which is pretty cool for an open source program!

Friendly with PowerPoint. You can import PowerPoint presentations into OpenLP.

If you’re not ready to spend money on a presentation tool designed for churches, you can at least start playing around with OpenLP.

OpenSong

Platforms: Linux, PC, and Mac
Pricing model: freeware
Cost: none

What sets OpenSong apart

OpenSong and OpenLP share some commonalities, but OpenSong seems to have been created more with musicians in mind rather than pastors and tech teams. It allows for basic presentation functionality, plus a few other cool things:

Chord chart manipulation. OpenSong lets you play around with chord charts. For example, you can automatically transpose chords to any key—a helpful tool for music teams.

Timed slide loops. Teams can create sets of slides that loop at a predetermined pace.

Since it’s free, there’s no harm in downloading a version to see if it can work for you.

What’s your recommended presentation software?

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Has your church found a presentation software your team loves? Let me know in the comments! By the way, if you liked this post, you might also appreciate this directory of free motion backgrounds.

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MediaShout 6 for Windows FAQ
How many computers can I install MediaShout on?
When you purchase MediaShout 6, you can choose a single or site license. The single license allows you to run MediaShout on one computer. The site license version allows you to activate MediaShout on unlimited computers for your location and those working for it. You’d just need a separate license for a separate campus or location.
Is there an annual fee for using MediaShout, or any type of subscription cost?
No. When you buy MediaShout, it’s yours. There is no annual fee or subscription cost. We do offer a subscription service for extra support, media, and training called MediaShout Plus. However, this is an optional service as it only supplements the MediaShout program and is not required to use it.
Can you invoice my church, or can we pay by check?
You can pay by credit card, debit card, or by PayPal. You can also mail us a check and you order will be fulfilled once we receive it and it clears (please contact our team first to get the exact dollar amount with taxes and shipping). We do require full payment before we deliver our software to you, so we are unable to invoice churches.
What is your return policy?
All sales are final. We do not offer any returns. We recommend downloading the free trial of the software to test it before you buy. If you had a flash drive shipped to you, and it does not work, we will replace it. Additionally, all our computer bundles have limited warranties serviced by us and Dell.
Do you have a free trial version of your software?
Yes we do! You can try MediaShout free for 30 days. The trial is a fully functioning copy of MediaShout, with the exception that it only includes the King James Version of the Bible. Once you purchase a license code, then you will be granted access to the full list of Bibles included with the package you choose to purchase. Please be aware that all sales are final.
What Bibles are included with MediaShout?
If you choose the MediaShout 6 Single License, it comes with around 46 public domain Bibles. If you choose the MediaShout 6 Site License, it comes with over 60 public domain and copyrighted Bibles. See the full list included with each here.
Can you give me a quick overview of MediaShout's basic workflow?
The best way to get started working with MediaShout is to watch our free training videos and pay careful attention to the short videos under the Introduction and Basics of MediaShout 6 sections. If you prefer written instructions, check out our User Guide. Finally, you can always call our team with a question or two. We also offer a paid training option where we will go in-depth with you and your team to help you get the most out of MediaShout 6.
We're thinking about moving to MediaShout from PowerPoint. Is there a steep learning curve?
MediaShout has been designed to be as intuitive as possible. You will find some very familiar tools compared with PowerPoint. It will be a change, but most users are able to pick up the basics very quickly. MediaShout also supports playback of PPT and PPTX files on Windows using PowerPoint 2010. Playback may be possible with Office 2013 / 2016 / 365, but is not supported or recommended to be done directly. However, we have an Import tool that converts PPT or PPTX files to simple stills and inserts them into MediaShout for you, so they look and act exactly as they should, only sacrificing animations. Direct import is not possible on Mac OSX, but you may convert the slides to JPEG’s and drop them in very easily.
What is an upgrade, and what is an update?
Updates to our software are released every few weeks to months (depending on the depth of the bug fixes and new features). Users who purchase MediaShout have access to all updates for that version for free. So, if you have an active license for MediaShout Version 6, updates to V6.1, V6.2, etc, will be free to you.

Upgrades are major releases that represent big improvement and change in both appearance and functionality. Users of MediaShout can purchase upgrades for a significant discount off the regular full version price. So, if you have an active license for MediaShout Version 5, you can upgrade to MediaShout Version 6 for a significant discount.

How often does MediaShout release a new full version?
While our free updates come out pretty regularly, the major version releases are more rare. We don’t have an official timeline for a new release, but looking at historical evidence, we release a new major version between 3-4 years.
What third-party tools does MediaShout integrate with?
MediaShout integrates with a number of different tools from other organizations to make the most of the software. These include:
  • CCLI’s SongSelect, which allows you to import lyrics from their database
  • Planning Center Online, which allows you to import lyrics and service schedules (no attachments or media are imported)
  • Dropbox, Google Drive, and One Drive which allow you to save and open scripts, cues, and media and sync them to your cloud account without leaving MediaShout
  • Twitter, which allows you to search for and display tweets through MediaShout
  • iTunes, which allows you to play audio playlist created in iTunes directly in MediaShout

More integrations are being worked on, so check our Features Page for the latest updates on these.

Can I activate MediaShout for Mac using my MediaShout for PC license?
No. Although scripts and files are cross-platform compatible between both operating systems, MediaShout 6 for Mac and MediaShout 6 for PC have two separate license codes and are sold separately and function independently of one another. However, since the licensing is separate, we offer a discounted MediaShout 6 Windows & Mac Combo, which gives you a license code for each platform. For those who already own MediaShout 6 for one platform, we also provide a discount on the other platform. Just contact our sales team to set this up.
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How do I set up my external display?
You can connect your computer to your video system in a number of ways. Take a look at this article that walks through the most common setups. For advanced setups, we recommend contacting a local AV Integrator who can help with your setup. For help setting up with Windows or Mac display settings and MediaShout, check out this article.
What is Stage Display, and what hardware do I need if I want to use that feature?
Stage display is an additional display of song lyrics, Bible verses or text for your stage team in an easier-to-read format. MediaShout will automatically utilize foreground text or your own custom content and display full screen over black background for maximum clarity. You can also provide the first line of text of the upcoming page to this monitor as well as a countdown timer and custom messages.

Your computer will need at least 3 discrete display outputs in order to use stage display. The best way to accomplish this is with a single video card with at least 3 discrete outputs.

What kind of computer should I buy?
MediaShout 6 is designed to run well on many modern higher-end computers. There are a few specific components you want to pay special attention to such as that your computer has a dedicated graphics card. A full list of minimum requirements and recommended requirements are found in our Knowledge Base. We also recommend looking at our custom-built computer bundles for the perfect match.
What kind of technical support do you offer?

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Phone support specifically is available to customers who purchased in the last 30-days and to MediaShout Plus Members only. However, our Ticket System, Knowledge, and Community Forum are all available 24/7 to all users for free, as well as Live Chat when available during business hours.

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Is there a charge for technical support?

We provide free tech support options for all users of a current version of MediaShout. Our Ticket System, Knowledge Base, and Community Forum are available 24/7 as well as Live Chat during business hours, at no charge. For more advanced and extended technical support over the phone, a Plus Membership is available.

For training on using the program, we recommend our free online videos, the User Guide, or the optional USB with specialized training videos. If you are using an older non-supported version, you can get help through the Plus Membership. Please see our Knowledge Base for the latest information on support of our products.

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Where can I find specific support information on MediaShout 6 for Windows or Mac?

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MediaShout 6 has an regularly updated FAQ for both Windows and Mac versions. Visit the links below to access those additional questions not answered here: