The Church Presentation Software That Works on Every Platform
MediaShout offers solid church presentation tools — but if your team needs cloud collaboration, cross-platform support, and modern integrations, Proclaim was purpose-built for you.
$26.99/mo
Starting price
with free upgrades included
Mac + PC
Both platforms, latest version
(MediaShout 7 is Windows only)
Real-Time
Cloud collaboration
Edit from any computer
7 Days
Phone support/week
Including Sundays
What Sets Proclaim Apart
Both tools create beautiful presentations. But Proclaim was designed from the ground up for the unique way churches prepare and run services together.
Cloud-Based Collaboration
Your pastor, worship leader, and volunteers can all build the service from their own computers. Changes sync automatically — no USB drives or file sharing. MediaShout has no cloud collaboration.
Mac and Windows — Latest Version
Proclaim runs on both Mac and Windows with the same up-to-date feature set. MediaShout 7 is Windows-only — Mac users are limited to the older MediaShout 6, which no longer receives major updates.
Volunteer-Friendly
Quick Screens handle last-minute changes with one click. The Order of Service view lets operators follow along without training. Auto-populated lyrics cut mistakes.
Built-In Podcasting
Record, produce, and publish your sermons as a podcast directly from Proclaim. MediaShout doesn't include any recording or podcast publishing features.
Logos Bible Integration
Pull from 60+ Bible translations on the fly. Import sermon slides directly from Logos Sermon Builder — something no other presentation tool offers.
7-Day Phone Support
Our team answers the phone every day of the week — including Sunday mornings when you need help most. Call (888) 634-2038 anytime.
Complete Comparison
See exactly where each tool excels — and where Proclaim gives your church more.
| Feature | MediaShout MS | Proclaim Proclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Custom slide creation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Song & lyric import | ✓ | ✓ |
| CCLI SongSelect integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiscreen output | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bible translations included | ✓ (70+) | ✓ (60+) |
| Mac and Windows support (latest version) | Mac via older v6 only | ✓ |
| Cloud-based collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Unlimited installs and seats | Site license only ($599) | ✓ |
| Alpha key / broadcast keying | ✓ | ✓ |
| SDI & NDI support | NDI only | ✓ |
| Logos Bible integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sermon Builder import | ✗ | ✓ |
| Built-in podcast recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automated sermon publishing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital signage (lobby screens) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Phone support 7 days/week | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free upgrades included | ✗ | ✓ |
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MediaShout offers a one-time license, but that doesn't include future upgrades, cloud collaboration, or cross-platform support. Proclaim covers everything for one monthly price.
Proclaim
- ✓ Unlimited computers, one price
- ✓ Free upgrades forever
- ✓ Cloud collaboration included
- ✓ Phone support 7 days/week
- ✓ Logos Bible integration
- ✓ Built-in podcasting
- ✓ Digital signage
MediaShout
- — Site license: $599 one-time
- — Mac limited to older v6
- — No cloud collaboration
- — No Sunday phone support
- — No SDI output or built-in podcasting
- — No digital signage
The Tech Booth Isn't a Place — It's Your Whole Team
With Proclaim, your pastor can add sermon notes from home, your worship leader can finalize lyrics from the coffee shop, and your volunteer can cue everything up on Sunday morning. Changes sync in real time.
- Multiple team members editing simultaneously
- No emailing files or sharing USB drives
- Service history saved in the cloud
- Latest versions work on Mac and Windows
Pro Designs Without a Pro Designer
ProMedia gives you original, church-ready content for every service moment — announcement slides, sermon series themes, worship backgrounds, and more. All designed by professionals, included with your Proclaim subscription.
- Hundreds of ready-to-use media packs
- New content added regularly
- Coordinated series themes (slides, bumpers, social graphics)
- Add ProMedia to On Air for just $13 more/mo
Switching from MediaShout?
Here's what churches ask most when considering the move.
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Yes. Proclaim supports importing your song lyrics from MediaShout. Follow the instructions here. As for media, you can bring in any of your videos and images, as well as import PowerPoint and Keynote files.
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Yes — Proclaim runs on both Mac and Windows with the same full feature set. MediaShout 7 is Windows-only. There is a Mac version (MediaShout 6), but it's an older release that doesn't receive the latest features and updates. With Proclaim, everyone on your team gets the same experience regardless of their platform.
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MediaShout offers a single-computer subscription at $198/year or a one-time site license at $599. However, that site license doesn't include upgrades to future major versions — those cost $399 each. Proclaim's $26.99/mo subscription includes unlimited installs, free upgrades forever, cloud collaboration, and 7-day phone support. Over time, the total cost of ownership is very competitive.
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Proclaim was designed with exactly that situation in mind. Quick Screens let volunteers handle last-minute changes with just a click — no training required. The Order of Service view lays out the entire flow so your operator just follows along. Auto-populated lyrics mean less manual typing and fewer mistakes.
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Yes. Proclaim supports NDI and SDI output for professional broadcast workflows, plus alpha keying for overlay graphics. It also includes built-in recording and podcast publishing. MediaShout 7 added NDI support and key objects, but does not offer SDI output or built-in podcast publishing.
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Absolutely. Proclaim offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. That gives your whole team time to build a service, run through it on Sunday, and see how it feels before you decide. Start your free trial
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Proclaim's support team is available by phone 7 days a week — including Sundays. Call (888) 634-2038 and talk to a real person. MediaShout does not offer Sunday phone support.
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