The free ProPresenter alternative
ProPresenter is a standard in large churches and costs from $289 a year per seat. Assemblea Presenter does what Sunday needs, lyrics, Bible, slides, NDI and a phone remote, for free, on Linux too.
Free, no account · macOS, Windows, Linux
Why choose Assemblea Presenter over ProPresenter
Free, not a subscription
ProPresenter is now sold as a subscription, per seat. Presenter is free on every computer in your church, with no renewal date.
The plan comes from your ChMS
ProPresenter connects to Planning Center, a separate service. Presenter receives songs and plans from Assemblea, which also handles members, volunteers and giving.
Simple for the booth
In smaller churches a different volunteer runs the booth each week. Presenter shows only what matters: library, running order, preview and program.
Assemblea Presenter and ProPresenter at a glance
| Feature | ProPresenter | Assemblea Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $289/year per seat (or $29/month) | Free |
| Subscription | Required for new users | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| NDI® output | Yes | Yes |
| Stage display | Yes | Yes |
| Phone remote | Dedicated app | In the browser, with a PIN |
| CCLI usage report | Yes | Yes |
| Church management software | Planning Center, separate | Assemblea, included |
Comparison based on publicly available ProPresenter pricing and documentation, updated August 2026. Found something outdated? Write to [email protected] and we'll fix it. All trademarks belong to their owners.
Bring your songs from ProPresenter
ProPresenter 4–6 .pro files import as they are. From ProPresenter 7, export songs as text and import them; ChordPro, OpenLyrics, SongSelect and CSV files go straight in.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my ProPresenter library?
ProPresenter 4, 5 and 6 .pro files import directly. ProPresenter 7 stores songs in a format no other program reads: export them as text first.
Does Presenter do everything ProPresenter does?
No, and it doesn’t try to: no multi-camera video switching or lighting automation. It covers what most churches need: lyrics, Bible, slides, video, multiple screens, NDI and a remote.
Can I use the computers I already have?
Yes: macOS 12 or later, Windows 10/11 and Linux. There are no licences, so install it on every computer in the church.
Can I try it next to ProPresenter?
Yes. Install it on the same computer, import your songs and try it at a rehearsal before using it on Sunday.
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Free, no account, for macOS, Windows and Linux.