Presentation Software
FreeShow
Free, open-source presentation software for lyrics, scripture, media and stage displays. A no-cost alternative to paid presentation apps.
- Price
- Free (open source)
- Free option
- Yes
- Works on
- Windows, Mac, Linux
- Learning curve
- Moderate
The short answer: is FreeShow right for your church?
FreeShow is free, open-source presentation software for lyrics, scripture, media and stage displays, built by a nonprofit and funded by donors. It's best for churches that want production features like NDI and stage screens without a subscription. The catch: support comes by email and GitHub, not a phone line, and the interface takes some getting used to.
Who FreeShow is for
Great for
- Churches that want stage screens and NDI output without a subscription
- Teams moving off ProPresenter or EasyWorship who want to bring their shows
- Church plants and youth rooms that need several free installs
Skip it if
- Churches that want a vendor on the phone on Sunday morning. A paid presentation app with support is safer.
- Volunteers who need the simplest possible screen. A basic lyrics-only app is easier to learn.
How churches use FreeShow
Switching from a paid app
Import your existing ProPresenter or EasyWorship files and PowerPoint decks instead of rebuilding your song library by hand.
Stage display for the band
Send a stage view to a confidence monitor so the worship leader sees the current and next lyrics.
Lyrics on the livestream
Send FreeShow's output over NDI to your streaming software and put lyrics over the camera shot.
Getting started with FreeShow
- 1
Download FreeShow for Windows, Mac or Linux from freeshow.app.
- 2
Import your songs from your current presentation software or PowerPoint.
- 3
Set up a second output as a stage display and test it with the band.
Pros and watch-outs
What we like
- Free, with no paid tier or subscription
- Runs on Windows, Mac and Linux
- Imports ProPresenter, EasyWorship and PowerPoint files
- NDI output and Planning Center sync included
Watch out for
- Support is by email and GitHub, not phone
- More settings than a once-a-month volunteer needs
Need slides that look good on Sunday?
FreeShow shows whatever you give it. Remix announcement slides cover the weekly basics, like welcome screens and announcements, so the volunteer running slides isn't designing at 8am.
See announcement slides ↗Made by Church Media Squad, who also run Pro Church Media.
FreeShow FAQ
Is FreeShow really free?
Yes. FreeShow is open-source software with no paid tier. It's run by a nonprofit and funded by donations.
Can FreeShow import our ProPresenter or EasyWorship songs?
Yes. FreeShow imports files from ProPresenter, EasyWorship, OpenSong and PowerPoint, among others. Check a few songs after importing before Sunday.
Does FreeShow have a stage display?
Yes. You can set up a stage view and multiple outputs, and control the show from a phone or tablet on your network.
Can FreeShow send lyrics to our livestream?
Yes. FreeShow supports NDI output, which streaming software can pick up over your network.
