Is there a free alternative to ProPresenter?

Yes. OpenMico's core app, FreeShow and OpenLP are free to use for lyrics, Bible verses and slides. FreeShow and OpenLP are open source, and OpenMico adds optional paid plans for its AI features.

Is there a ProPresenter alternative for Linux?

ProPresenter does not support Linux. As of October 2026, OpenMico, FreeShow, OpenLP and Holyrics all offer Linux builds.

Can OpenMico import my ProPresenter library?

OpenMico's documentation does not list a ProPresenter library importer. It imports PowerPoint presentations, and songs are added to its song library as sectioned lyrics, so plan the move in stages.

How much does ProPresenter cost in 2026?

As of October 2026, ProPresenter's Standard plan is $29/month or $289/year per seat, and its Campus plan for houses of worship is $59/month or $649/year for 20 seats. Check Renewed Vision's site for current pricing.

ProPresenter Alternatives: Free, Windows and Linux Options

The best ProPresenter alternative depends on why you are leaving: if cost is the issue, free options such as OpenMico, FreeShow and OpenLP cover what most Sunday services need; if you need Linux, those three plus Holyrics run on it; and if you simply want a different commercial product, EasyWorship, MediaShout and Proclaim are established choices. ProPresenter itself remains an excellent tool, so the right move is to match your real needs rather than chase a feature list.

Why do churches look for a ProPresenter alternative?

ProPresenter, from Renewed Vision, has earned its place in many churches. Its broadcast outputs (NDI, SDI and Syphon), customisable stage screens, scripture catalogue and ProPresenter Cloud sync make it a strong choice for production-heavy services. Churches still look elsewhere for a few common reasons.

Cost per seat

As of October 2026, the Standard plan is $29/month or $289/year per seat, and the Campus plan for houses of worship is $59/month or $649/year for 20 seats (check the vendor's site for current pricing). A church that needs ProPresenter on a main computer, a backup and a home preparation machine will feel that subscription each year. There is no free version, only a 14-day trial.

Operating system

ProPresenter runs on macOS 13 or later and Windows 10/11. It does not run on Linux, and older computers may fall below the minimum versions. Churches with donated or ageing hardware sometimes find their machines are not supported.

More than you need

Many smaller churches use a fraction of what ProPresenter offers. If your service is songs, a few readings and some announcement slides, a simpler tool may be easier for volunteers to learn.

Help during the sermon

As of October 2026, we found no built-in spoken-verse detection in ProPresenter's official materials. Third-party tools such as SmartVerses connect through its API, but some churches would rather have it built into the presentation app.

What should you check before switching?

Switching presentation software affects every volunteer, so check these before you commit.

Check	What to look for
Your must-have outputs	Do you need SDI, NDI, an OBS overlay or stage displays? List them.
Your computers	Will the new app run on every machine you use, including backups?
Your Bible translations	Are the translations you use included, downloadable or importable?
Your song library	How will you move lyrics across, and how many songs are in regular use?
Your volunteers	Who needs training, and when can they rehearse?
Your contract	When does your current subscription renew?

The main ProPresenter alternatives

Prices are as of October 2026; check each vendor's site for current pricing.

OpenMico

OpenMico is a desktop app for Windows (x64 and ARM64), macOS (Apple silicon and Intel) and Linux (supported where practical). The core app is free, needs no account and works offline. It covers Bible search, a song library with sectioned lyrics, a slide editor with PowerPoint import, images and video, a Schedule, Preview and Live, a theme designer and multiple outputs, including stage displays, an OBS Browser Source and NDI (video only).

Its difference is listening: it can transcribe the sermon live, detect spoken Bible references and queue them in Preview for the operator to approve. On Pro and Max, AI also recognises passages that are described rather than cited. See AI Bible verse detection for how it works.

Pros: free core, no account, offline, Linux builds, verse detection built in, per-output translations and themes.
Cons: outputs are displays, stage displays, an OBS browser source and NDI (video only, with audio routed separately), so check the documentation first if you rely on SDI; modern translations such as NIV must be imported where you hold the rights.

FreeShow

FreeShow is free and open source (GPL-3.0), with builds for Windows, macOS and Linux. It includes NDI output, a stage view, separate in-person and online outputs, one-click scripture slides, cloud sync, a mobile remote and MIDI control. It is actively developed, with v1.6.7 released on 21 October 2026.

Pros: free with no paid tier, broad feature set, mobile remote and MIDI.
Cons: no built-in spoken-verse detection found as of October 2026.

OpenLP

OpenLP is free and open source (GPL v3 or later) for Windows, macOS and Linux. It offers Bible import from several formats, song import with verse tagging, a browser-based stage view and free Android and iOS remote apps.

Pros: mature, free, flexible Bible and song import, good remote options.
Cons: NDI is not mentioned in its official materials; no built-in spoken-verse detection found.

EasyWorship

EasyWorship is priced by attendance: as of October 2026, Basic from $17.50/month or $210/year and Premium from $27.50/month or $330/year, both including a campus licence. It runs on Windows and Mac (EasyWorship 8), with a 30-day trial that needs no credit card.

Pros: familiar, well-supported, 100+ Bible translations, campus licence included.
Cons: still a subscription; no Linux version.

MediaShout

MediaShout offers one-time purchases: as of October 2026, the Windows Site licence is $599 for unlimited computers on one site, and the Mac Site licence is $499.

Pros: buy once, site licence covers many computers, 70 Bibles in most editions.
Cons: upgrades and the Plus membership cost extra; no Linux version.

Proclaim

Proclaim, from Faithlife, is a team subscription with unlimited installs, SDI and NDI support and Logos integration. A Faithlife or Logos account is required. We could not confirm current pricing from the official site, so check with Proclaim directly.

Pros: strong collaboration, Logos integration, broadcast outputs.
Cons: account required; no Linux; no Windows on ARM.

For a wider look at every option, see our guide to the best worship presentation software in 2026.

ProPresenter vs FreeShow: is free enough?

ProPresenter vs FreeShow is one of the most common comparisons, because FreeShow offers several features people associate with ProPresenter, such as NDI output, a stage view, separate in-person and online outputs and cloud sync, at no cost. For many churches with a straightforward service, that is plenty. ProPresenter still has the edge where you need SDI or Syphon output, deep stage screen customisation or its large scripture catalogue. The honest answer is to list the outputs and workflows you rely on each Sunday and test whether a free app covers them before your next renewal.

Which alternative is best for Windows, Mac or Linux?

ProPresenter alternatives for Windows: OpenMico (including ARM64), FreeShow, OpenLP, EasyWorship, MediaShout and Proclaim (x64 only).
ProPresenter alternatives for Mac: OpenMico, FreeShow, OpenLP, EasyWorship 8, MediaShout and Proclaim.
ProPresenter alternatives for Linux: OpenMico, FreeShow, OpenLP and Holyrics.

If you need open source specifically, FreeShow and OpenLP are the options here published under the GPL. Our OpenLP vs FreeShow vs OpenMico comparison goes into the free options in more depth.

How do you move your songs, Bibles and themes?

OpenMico's documentation does not describe a one-click way to bring over a whole ProPresenter library, so plan the move in stages.

List the songs you actually use. Most churches sing a smaller set than their library suggests. Start with the songs from the last three months.
Re-enter lyrics as sections. In OpenMico, add each song with labelled sections (verse, chorus, bridge) and it builds clean lyric slides. Copy lyrics from your licensed source and keep the copyright and CCLI details your licence requires.
Check your Bible translations. KJV and the World English Bible ship with OpenMico, and more historical editions can be downloaded. Translations you licensed inside another app do not automatically carry across, so check the publisher's terms and import modern translations only where your church holds the rights. Our Bibles and translations guide explains the import steps.
Bring presentations across through PowerPoint. If your announcement or sermon slides started life in PowerPoint, import the original files. OpenMico keeps the text, positions and pictures; fonts and effects are rendered by the app, so review each imported slide.
Rebuild your themes. Recreate your main lyric and scripture looks in the theme designer, matching typography, backgrounds and layouts.
Run both side by side. Use the new app for rehearsals for two or three weeks before your first live Sunday, and keep your old setup available until the team is confident.

Try a ProPresenter alternative without commitment

Because OpenMico's core app is free, needs no account and works offline, you can test it alongside your current setup at no cost. Download OpenMico, build next Sunday's Schedule, and see how your volunteers find it.