Need a way to put lyrics, scripture, and sermon slides on the big screen without spending hundreds on software? FreeShow is a free, open-source church presentation tool built by Live Church Solutions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to free the Church from software costs.^1
FreeShow handles everything from worship lyrics (with automatic search and slide creation) to scripture display, sermon points, countdown timers, and media backgrounds — across multiple screens simultaneously.^2 It supports stage displays for worship leaders, NDI output for livestreaming, MIDI integration for lighting control, and remote control from any mobile device. You can import existing presentations from ProPresenter, EasyWorship, PowerPoint, and OpenSong, so switching doesn't mean starting over.^2
The project was started in late 2021 by developer Kristian Vassbo, with the first public release in February 2022.^3 Since then it has surpassed 2.5 million downloads and earned over 1,100 GitHub stars from a growing community of 49 contributors.^4 Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, FreeShow also offers cloud sync so multiple volunteers can collaborate on presentations from different computers.^2 In 2025, over 11,000 new churches registered for ChurchApps tools, with adoption now spanning 130+ countries across six continents.^5
Why Christians Love It"Creating presentations is extremely easy. The quality of presentations we can create without having to spend a dime is mind-blowing." — Kingsley N.^2
"It has replaced the programs I previously used at my church (OpenLP & ProPresenter). I definitely recommend it — it is an excellent program." — Juan A., Youth Leader^6
"FreeShow is one of the most efficient presentation programs on larger screens which is hassle-free. Autoplay, timer and customization features are very helpful." — Verified reviewer^6
Notable- Part of the ChurchApps family (Live Church Solutions), which has served over 14,764 churches with free tools alongside B1.Church, Lessons.Church, and FreePlay^1
- Won Capterra's Best Ease of Use and Best Value badges in 2024, with a 4.7/5 rating across 90 verified reviews^6
- Featured in The Lead Pastor's "19 Best Free Church Presentation Software For 2026" and "2026's Best Worship Presentation Software"^7
- ChurchApps presented at the Children's Pastors Conference 2026 in Orlando and launched a global Ambassador Program^5
- Imports from ProPresenter, EasyWorship, PowerPoint, and OpenSong^2
