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Cantara vs Proclaim: catalog facts
Cantara	Proclaim
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0.	Paid Paid subscription with a 14-day free trial and unlimited seats.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Imports CCLI SongSelect lyric files Exports slides as images or PowerPoint files	Built around church services, lyrics and sermons Built-in library of motion backgrounds and graphics
Focused on song and hymn presentations	Paid after the trial Focused narrowly on church use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-only	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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