Software profile
FreeShow
Partially verifiedA free, open-source presentation application for songs, Bible passages, media, stage displays and multiple service outputs.
The short version
A fit worth testing against your real workflow.
FreeShow is worth a serious rehearsal for churches that need more than basic slides but do not want recurring presentation-software fees. Its low price does not remove the need for training, tested outputs and a reliable Sunday-morning backup.
Directory assessment
FreeShow is a capable no-licence-cost alternative for teams prepared to own their setup, training and live-service resilience. It should be evaluated in a full rehearsal, including displays, lyrics, Bible licensing, media and a fall-back plan, rather than only at a desk.
Procurement verdict
What to investigate first
- Problem this profile addresses
- Cost-conscious churches with volunteers who can rehearse and support the system
- Material differentiator to test
- Song lyrics and scripture slides
- First risk or uncertainty
- No paid supplier support model is confirmed here
Decision evidence
What is evidenced, and what still needs asking
This is an evidence summary, not a product score. It counts the state of the procurement fields below and keeps the broader listing status separate.
- 0 Confirmed
- 0 Independently evidenced
- 0 Supplier claim
- 20 Not confirmed
- 0 Possibly outdated
- Contact or pricing band
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Multi-site support
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Administrator limits
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Volunteer usability
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Implementation complexity
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Technical administration
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- UK purchasing availability
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- GBP pricing
- Not confirmedPricing needs verificationNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- VAT treatment
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Gift Aid
- Not confirmedNot applicable to this product profileNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Multi-factor authentication
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Role-based permissions
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Audit logs
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Data-processing agreement
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Hosting and location
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- International transfers
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Export formats
- Not confirmedImports from PowerPoint, ProPresenter, EasyWorship and OpenSong; Multiple export formatsNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Migration assistance
- Not confirmedNot confirmedSource: FreeShow homepage · checked 25 July 2026
- UK support hours
- Not confirmedDocumentation; Community channelsNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
- Contract and cancellation
- Not confirmedNot confirmedNo supporting source is recorded for this field. Listing checked 25 Jul 2026.
Best suited to
- Cost-conscious churches with volunteers who can rehearse and support the system
- Teams needing multi-output, remote control or planning-system connections
Evidence-backed strengths
- Free and open-source model
- Supplier lists multi-output, remote control and several import options
Limitations and questions
- No paid supplier support model is confirmed here
- Churches remain responsible for content licences, hardware and live-service contingency
Confirmed core features
- Song lyrics and scripture slides
- Media and slide editing
- Stage display and multiple outputs
- Remote control
- Timers and automation
- Cloud sync
What does the supplier currently publish?
Pricing and trial
FreeShow states that it is free and open source, with no subscription or trial requirement. Churches should still budget for hardware, training, media assets, backup arrangements and any licensed Bible or song content.
| Tier or starting point | Published price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| FreeShow | Free | The supplier describes FreeShow as a free, open-source non-profit project |
Free trial: No
Can the team operate it confidently under live pressure?
Feature-rich presentation without a licence charge
FreeShow describes scripture and lyric tools, flexible slide editing, timed play, multiple outputs, NDI support, remote control and cloud sync. It also lists imports from several established presentation packages.
Use a real service plan as the test file, not a small sample. Confirm that the required Bible translations and song lyrics are available under the church’s existing licences, and keep an independent backup for the first live services.
What does external feedback add?
What public reviews and peer discussion do — and do not — show
This profile does not use an independent review score. It is based on FreeShow’s official product and documentation pages.
- No subscription cost can make full rehearsal easier to justify.
- The risk moves toward volunteer training, hardware and live-service support.
Supplier feature claims are not independent testing, and free software does not confer permission to display or stream licensed content.
The questions a shortlist needs to answer
FreeShow FAQs
Is FreeShow free?
Yes. FreeShow describes itself as a free, open-source project and says it will remain free.
Does FreeShow offer a trial?
No trial is needed because the software is free to download and use.
Can FreeShow import existing presentations?
Yes, according to the supplier. It lists imports from PowerPoint, ProPresenter, EasyWorship and OpenSong among others.
Does FreeShow include song and Bible licences?
Not confirmed. Churches remain responsible for their own Bible, song and streaming licences.
Operations and support
- Data hosting
- Not confirmed
- GDPR information
- Not confirmed
- Integrations
- Planning Center, ChurchApps, API.Bible, Pixabay, Unsplash
- Import and export
- Imports from PowerPoint, ProPresenter, EasyWorship and OpenSong, Multiple export formats
- Support
- Documentation, Community channels
Research sources
Sources support only the fields named beneath each link. Supplier material is not independent testing; external review material is included as a limited signal rather than a verdict.
- FreeShow homepage
Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Free and open-source model, Features, Imports - FreeShow integrations
Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Integrations - FreeShow introduction
Checked 25 July 2026 · Supports: Platforms, Active development