EasyWorship
Popular worship presentation software for displaying lyrics, scriptures, and media during church services. Known for reliability and comprehensive feature set.
Free trial available
EasyWorship has earned its place as a worship presentation staple, serving churches for over two decades with software that prioritizes reliability above all else. When Sunday morning arrives, pastors and tech teams need confidence that their presentation software will work flawlessly - EasyWorship delivers that confidence. The song management system forms the platform's heart. Build a library over time as you add songs, then search instantly by title, lyrics, or CCLI number. The SongSelect integration (with CCLI subscription) downloads songs directly with correct formatting. Creating new songs is straightforward, with verse/chorus/bridge markers that enable logical presentation flow. Scripture presentation handles multiple Bible translations simultaneously, comparing versions side-by-side if desired. Quick verse lookup by reference makes spontaneous scripture display during sermons easy. The text formats to match your visual theme automatically. Media capabilities extend beyond text. Import videos for announcements or sermon illustrations. Motion backgrounds add visual interest behind lyrics. The media preview lets you verify content before displaying to the congregation. Multi-display support addresses complex technical setups. Configure separate outputs for audience screens, stage monitors (so worship leaders see upcoming content), and confidence monitors. Each output can show different content or views of the same content. The service builder organizes everything for Sunday morning. Arrange songs, scriptures, videos, and announcements in order. Save complete services for quick recall. The interface during live presentation provides clear control over what displays next. Reliability throughout all this is EasyWorship's calling card. The software is mature and stable. Crashes during service are rare. Updates improve features without breaking existing functionality. The Windows-only limitation disappoints Mac users. The pricing, while reasonable compared to ProPresenter, exceeds free alternatives like FreeShow and OpenLP. Churches must weigh whether EasyWorship's polish and reliability justify the cost versus capable free options.
Download the free trial from easyworship.com to evaluate before purchasing. Installation follows standard Windows patterns. The trial includes full features with a watermark on output. Initial setup configures your display outputs. EasyWorship uses Windows display settings, so extend your desktop to the projector first. Then configure EasyWorship to use that display for main output and your computer monitor for the control interface. Build your song library as the first major task. If you have CCLI licensing and a SongSelect subscription, connect it to download songs directly. Otherwise, import from other formats (EasyWorship imports from many competitors) or enter songs manually. Create visual themes that match your church's style. Themes control fonts, colors, backgrounds, and text positioning. Most churches create two to three themes: one for lyrics, one for scripture, one for announcements. Set up your Bible translations. EasyWorship includes several translations; others can be added. Configure your default translation and any alternatives you'll use. Practice building a complete service before your first Sunday. Add songs, scriptures, and announcements. Arrange them in service order. Practice advancing through the service as you would during worship. Train your tech team on the interface. EasyWorship is intuitive but benefits from practice. Run through a few services as training before going live.
- A mid-size church upgraded from PowerPoint to EasyWorship. The worship team appreciated seeing upcoming lyrics on their stage monitor, while the tech booth operator found song searching far faster than flipping through slides.
- A church with multiple weekly services uses EasyWorship's service scheduling to prepare all services in advance. Volunteer operators can run services confidently with everything pre-arranged.
- A congregation combining traditional hymns and contemporary songs benefits from EasyWorship's library management. Decades of hymns coexist with current worship songs, all searchable and ready for service.
- Exceptionally reliable with minimal crashes or technical issues
- SongSelect integration streamlines song library building
- Strong multi-display support for complex setups
- Service builder organizes complete worship services efficiently
- Mature feature set refined over many years
- Stage display keeps worship leaders informed
- •Windows only - no Mac or Linux support
- •Higher cost than free alternatives like FreeShow or OpenLP
- •Annual subscription required for updates and new features
- •Learning curve steeper than simpler presentation software
- •No cloud sync between multiple computers
Desktop application (Windows only)
How does EasyWorship compare to ProPresenter?
ProPresenter offers more advanced features and supports Mac, but costs significantly more. EasyWorship provides excellent presentation capabilities at a lower price point. For most churches, EasyWorship's features are more than sufficient. ProPresenter appeals to larger churches needing maximum capability.
Can we import our songs from another program?
EasyWorship imports from many competitors including ProPresenter, OpenLP, OpenSong, and others. The import transfers songs and basic formatting. Some manual adjustment may be needed after import.
Does EasyWorship work with live streaming?
EasyWorship outputs video that can be captured by streaming software like OBS. The NDI output option sends video over network to compatible systems. This enables including presentation content in live streams.
Is the one-time purchase or subscription better?
The one-time purchase works indefinitely but doesn't include future updates. The subscription costs less initially and includes all updates. For churches planning to use EasyWorship long-term, evaluate whether ongoing updates justify the subscription cost.