SongShow Plus
Church presentation software
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What is SongShow Plus
SongShow Plus is church presentation software used to display song lyrics, Bible verses, announcements, and media during worship services. It targets churches and worship teams that need a Windows-based tool for creating and running live presentations. The product focuses on lyric-centric workflows (song databases, verse/chorus formatting) alongside support for images and video backgrounds. It is typically deployed on a single presentation computer connected to projectors or displays.
Lyric and song database tools
SongShow Plus centers on managing songs and lyrics for worship use cases, including reusable song entries and structured verse/chorus formatting. This reduces repetitive slide building for frequently used songs. It fits teams that need a straightforward lyric-first workflow rather than a general-purpose slide editor. The approach aligns with common church projection needs such as quick song lookup and consistent formatting.
Designed for live service operation
The software is built for running content during live services, where operators need fast navigation between songs, scripture, and announcements. It supports typical service-flow tasks such as queuing items and switching content during a service. This makes it suitable for volunteer operators who need predictable controls. It also supports mixed media use (text plus backgrounds) common in worship settings.
Windows-based local deployment
SongShow Plus commonly runs as an on-premises Windows application, which can simplify setup for churches that prefer local control. Local deployment can reduce dependence on internet connectivity during services. It also allows churches to use existing AV PCs without adopting a cloud-first workflow. This model can be easier to align with internal IT policies that restrict external services.
Limited cross-platform support
SongShow Plus is primarily associated with Windows environments, which can be a constraint for teams using macOS or mixed-device setups. This can increase hardware standardization requirements for churches. It may also limit flexibility for operators who want to prepare content on different operating systems. Cross-platform collaboration options may be narrower than tools designed for multi-OS workflows.
Fewer modern collaboration workflows
Compared with products that emphasize cloud libraries and multi-user collaboration, SongShow Plus is more oriented to local project management. Teams may need additional processes for sharing files, coordinating edits, and maintaining consistent media libraries across computers. This can create version-control issues when multiple volunteers prepare content. Remote preparation and centralized asset governance may require extra tooling.
Broader church management not core
Although it is used in churches, the product’s core focus is presentation rather than full church management (e.g., member database, giving, check-in). Organizations seeking an all-in-one church operations suite typically need separate systems. Integrations into broader church administration workflows may be limited or require manual steps. This can increase the number of tools a church must maintain.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Item | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| SongShow Plus 9.3 Basic Edition | Not available at this time (see notes) | Listed but "not available at this time" on the official store; historically a lower-tier edition. Source: official store. |
| SongShow Plus 9.3 Pro Edition | Not available at this time (see notes) | Listed but "not available at this time" on the official store; historically a mid-tier edition. |
| SongShow Plus 9.3 Ultra Edition (full license) | $249 (special discounted price listed on SongShow store) | Ultra Edition full license (special price shown on SongShow store; original MSRP shown crossed out). SongShow store notes Basic/Pro not available and points customers to GoFishMedia for sales. |
| Upgrade to 9.3 Ultra Edition (from previous SongShow Plus) | $229 (discounted upgrade price shown on SongShow store) | Price listed for upgrades from previous versions on the official store. |
| Bronze Level Subscription (annual) | $180 / year (SongShow store list price) | One year of upgrades, weekday support; first year included with a new purchase; renewal discount described on store. |
| Silver Level Subscription (annual) | $240 / year (SongShow store list price) | Weekday support, cloud services (SongShow Drive/Sync), SongShow Builder, Mobile Control, Computer Vision indexing, etc. |
| Platinum Level Subscription (annual) | $450 / year (SongShow store list price) | Priority phone support, live training session, training videos, discounts, and additional benefits. |
| (Note) GoFishMedia (official reseller) listed/current sale prices | Varies (examples from GoFishMedia product pages): Ultra Edition ~$262.70; Platinum subscription $422.00; Silver $200.45; Bronze $137.15; Projection License $100.23; Site License $420.95 | SongShow's official store refers customers to GoFishMedia for current sales/pricing; GoFishMedia (official partner/reseller) shows slightly different/current sale prices on their product pages. |
| Projection License (additional) | $95 (SongShow store list price) | Additional projection license for a local church organization; first projection license included with initial purchase at no additional cost (SongShow store). |
| Projection Site License (unlimited for a site) | $399 (SongShow store list price) | Unlimited projection licenses for a local church organization. |
| Workstation License | FREE | Used on non-projection machines for preparation of presentations, programs, and other media; listed as FREE on official SongShow store. |
| Bible Plug-ins | $25 / plug-in / machine | Plug-ins available for multiple Bible translations (price per plug-in per machine) on official store. |
Notes: Prices and special discounts are taken directly from the vendor's official pages (SongShow official store and SongShow Plus site) and from GoFishMedia (official reseller/partner) product pages when the official store pointed customers there for current sales. Where the official SongShow store shows items as "not available at this time" it directs customers to GoFishMedia for current sales/pricing; both domains are official vendor channels.
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