โš–๏ธ SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON ยท 2026

EasyWorship vs OpenLP

We compared these two church tech tools on features, pricing, ease of use, and fit for different church sizes โ€” so you can stop guessing and choose with confidence.

๐Ÿ“… Updated March 2026 โฑ 6 min read ๐Ÿ“‚ Worship & Presentation

Quick Verdict

Best Overall
๐Ÿ‘‘EasyWorship
โญ 4.4/5 (892 reviews)
Best for: Small to mid-size churches, Windows-based setups
VS
Runner Up
OpenLP
โญ 4.1/5 (534 reviews)
Best for: Budget-constrained churches, Linux users

EasyWorship โ€” Affordable and easy-to-use worship presentation software built for Windows. OpenLP โ€” Free, open-source worship presentation software that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Feature Comparison

Feature EasyWorship OpenLP
Lyrics display โœ“ โœ“
Scripture integration (10+ Bibles included) โœ“ โœ•
Video & image backgrounds โœ“ โœ“
Announcement slides โœ“ โœ•
Song arrangements โœ“ โœ“
Live streaming (Restream integration) โœ“ โœ•
Mobile stage display โœ“ โœ•
Lyrics & song management โœ“ โœ“
Bible verse display (multiple versions) โœ“ โœ“
Image & video support โœ“ โœ“
Free Tier โœ• โœ“
Overall Rating โญ 4.4/5 โญ 4.1/5

Pricing Comparison

EasyWorship

$15/mo or $349 one-time
Subscription โ€” $15/mo
All features, always updated
Perpetual โ€” $349 one-time
Perpetual license

OpenLP

Completely free

๐Ÿ’ก Free tier: Fully free and open source โ€” no paid tiers.

Pros & Cons

EasyWorship

Pros

  • Very easy to learn
  • Windows-native performance
  • Good Bible content included
  • Active development

Cons

  • Windows only
  • Less powerful than ProPresenter
  • Some features lag behind

OpenLP

Pros

  • Completely free
  • Cross-platform
  • Active community
  • Remote control feature
  • Good Bible integration

Cons

  • Less polished than commercial alternatives
  • Limited video playback options
  • Smaller feature set than ProPresenter

Who Should Choose Each?

Choose EasyWorship ifโ€ฆ

  • Small to mid-size churches
  • Windows-based setups
  • Churches new to presentation software
  • Your church is small or medium size

Choose OpenLP ifโ€ฆ

  • Budget-constrained churches
  • Linux users
  • Small churches just getting started
  • Your church is small or medium size

The Bottom Line

EasyWorship edges out as our top pick with a 4.4/5 rating and 892 verified reviews. It's especially strong for Small to mid-size churches and Windows-based setups.

That said, OpenLP is the better fit if Budget-constrained churches. At Completely free, it delivers solid value for the right church.