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, OpenSong, and even full-resolution Canva designs, 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 contributors.^4 Recent updates brought built-in WebRTC and Icecast audio streaming for direct broadcast from the presentation software, StageShow text-to-speech for reading slide text aloud, and smart scripture verse splitting — closing the gap with paid alternatives in streaming and accessibility.^5 Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, FreeShow also offers cloud sync so multiple volunteers can collaborate on presentations from different computers.^2 A companion mobile app, FreeShow Remote, lets pastors and worship leaders control presentations from their phone or tablet.^6
In 2025, over 11,000 new churches registered for ChurchApps tools, with adoption now spanning 130+ countries across six continents.^8 FreeShow was highlighted by Religious Product News as "one of the newest and most promising open source presentation apps built specifically for churches."^9
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^10
"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^10
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, with highly rated reviews across Capterra and Software Advice^10
- Featured in YouTube's "The BEST Church Presentation Software for 2026" (59K+ views) and highlighted by Religious Product News as a top open-source option^9
- ChurchApps presented at the Children's Pastors Conference 2026 in Orlando and launched a global Ambassador Program^8
- Imports from ProPresenter, EasyWorship, PowerPoint, OpenSong, and Canva; exports in multiple formats^2
- FreeShow Remote companion app available on iOS and Android for mobile presentation control^6
