FreeShow alternative
A FreeShow alternative for modern church services
FreeShow is a capable free desktop presenter. LlamaPresenter runs verses, lyrics, languages, and every screen from one browser workflow, and starts free.
Looking for a FreeShow alternative?
FreeShow is a popular free, open-source church presenter. LlamaPresenter keeps the setup smaller:
- Free runs in a browser
- Pro includes the desktop app
- Projector, stage, stream, and remote share one service
- The two organize the work differently
Two ways to run the service
The biggest difference is where each one runs.
FreeShow
A free, open-source desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
LlamaPresenter
Runs in a browser, with the desktop app included on Pro.
What you can do with LlamaPresenter
Run the service in your browser and choose languages for each screen.
Show the languages your church uses
Choose which Bible and song lyric languages appear on each screen.
Run the service in your browser
Open the console on a laptop, tablet, or phone.
Choose what each screen shows
Set up separate views for the projector, stage display, and livestream.
Start with the free plan
Free runs in the browser. Pro raises limits and includes the desktop app.
LlamaPresenter vs FreeShow
Compare browser control, screen layouts, service cues, and multilingual content.
| Feature | LlamaPresenter | FreeShow |
|---|---|---|
| Screens and service control | ||
| Full console in a browser | LlamaPresenter: yes, Full console in a browser | FreeShow: no |
| Browser remote control | LlamaPresenter: yes, Browser remote control | FreeShow: yes, Browser remote control |
| Custom Stage layouts | LlamaPresenter: yes, Custom Stage layouts | FreeShow: yes, Custom Stage layouts |
| Per-output layer presets | LlamaPresenter: yes, Per-output layer presets | Output settings |
| Service timing | Agenda + timers | Timers + events |
| One-click Actions | LlamaPresenter: yes, One-click Actions | FreeShow: yes, One-click Actions |
| Presenting in two languages | ||
| Bible verses in two languages | Choose two translations | Create a Bible collection |
| Different language on each screen | Choose languages per output | Choose a template per output |
| Song lyrics in two languages | Keep both lyric versions in one song | Add both texts to slides |
| Bible and songs | ||
| Bible built in | LlamaPresenter: yes, Bible built in | FreeShow: yes, Bible built in |
| CCLI SongSelect built in | LlamaPresenter: no | FreeShow: we could not confirm this |
| Pricing | ||
| Price to start | Free | Free |
| Free plan | LlamaPresenter: yes, Free plan | FreeShow: yes, Free plan |
| Paid plan | $19 per month | Free |
What both do
FreeShow covers all of this, and so do we. It is listed here rather than in the table because a row that is a yes on both sides is not a reason to choose either one.
- Bible search and verse slides
- Song lyrics and a song library
- Importing a ProPresenter export
- Projector output
- A stage display
- Livestream graphics, including OBS
- Custom templates and slide design
- A countdown timer
- Remote control from a phone
- Your own backgrounds and music
FreeShow is mature and well featured. The difference is where the software lives, not price.
See it in the console
Show one passage in every selected language
Type a reference and it appears on the live projector in every language you selected. You do not have to repeat the search for each translation.
Searching 2 Corinthians 7 with English and Ukrainian selected, then showing the verse on the projector
More ways to run your service
Work in the browser or desktop app, choose what each screen shows, and keep your service in your church account.
Start free in your browser
Open the web app on the computer you already use. The desktop app is included with Pro.
Set up each screen separately
Choose what appears on the projector, stage display, and livestream from one console.
Show two Bible languages on one slide
Put translations side by side and change languages during the service.
Choose languages for each screen
Show two languages to the congregation while the stage and livestream show one each.
Keep your service in your account
Your saved service is available when you sign in on another computer.
No updates to install
The web app stays current without updating software on every computer.
Multiple Bible languages, side by side
Show two or more Bible translations on one slide, and pick the languages for each screen.
- One passage search, every armed language
- Turn a language on or off in one click
- Add a translation from a public archive or file
- Songs stack their languages the same way
- Stage and lower third can each carry one
Projector, stage, and livestream in one workflow
Three outputs, each with its own view, all on one service.
- Projector
- Verses, lyrics, announcements, and media.
- Stage
- Current and next slide, agenda, clock, and timer.
- Livestream
- Verses, lyrics, and graphics for your stream.
Your presentation lives in the browser
Open the console in a browser and connect your screens. No install needed.
- Booth laptop, front screen, and phone open one service
- Volunteers sign in instead of installing
- Browser app needs internet to change slides
- Screens keep their slide if the connection drops
- Pro desktop app runs offline, no extra license
When FreeShow may be the better choice
FreeShow is a great fit if you prefer installed, open-source software with a large feature set and deep control over media, outputs, and integrations.
Also compare ProPresenter, StageTimer, EasyWorship, and Proclaim.
Who should use LlamaPresenter?
Churches that want screens, languages, and timing in one system. See pricing for current plans.
Churches using multiple languages
Translations side by side, without separate presentations.
Churches with a livestream
Send verses and lyrics to the stream while other screens show their own view.
Church teams using multiple screens
Projector, stage, and livestream run from one presentation.
Churches that want a flexible setup
Use a browser, or the desktop app included with Pro.
See it in the console
Add a Bible translation
Add the Bible versions you need and display them together on the same slide. Switch languages without stopping your service.
Adding a translation from the archive inside the console, and picking it in the language picker
FreeShow alternative FAQ
Is LlamaPresenter a FreeShow alternative?
Yes. It covers Bible verses, lyrics, multiple languages, projector, stage, livestream, and remote control. It runs in a browser, and Pro includes the desktop app.
Is LlamaPresenter free like FreeShow?
There is a Free plan with the core tools. Pro adds higher limits, more languages, and custom templates.
Is LlamaPresenter easier to use than FreeShow?
FreeShow offers deep desktop control. LlamaPresenter focuses on a simpler workflow across projector, stage, and livestream.
Does LlamaPresenter work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser on Mac, Windows, and other devices.
Can I import my ProPresenter songs?
Yes. You can import song lyrics from a ProPresenter export.
Can I show multiple Bible translations at the same time?
Yes. Show them side by side and choose which languages appear on each output.
Can I use LlamaPresenter with OBS?
Yes. Add the livestream output to OBS as a Browser source.
Does LlamaPresenter have a stage timer?
Yes. Stage View shows a timer with the current and next slide, agenda, and clock, or a timer-only display.
Ready to try a simpler church presenter?
Verses, lyrics, screens, stream graphics, and the stage timer in one console.
No credit card required
FreeShow is an open-source project owned by its authors, and ProPresenter is a trademark of Renewed Vision, LLC. LlamaPresenter is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by either of them. Their names are used here only to say which products we are comparing ourselves with.