# Altar Live Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Altar Live Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Church Presentation products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/230455/Altar-Live --- # Altar Live Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on June 1, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Altar Live ## What is Altar Live? Sunday service livestreams lack engagement. To foster community and develop disciples, churches and churchgoers need an environment with deep engagement facilities. Altar Live's face-to-face videoconferencing, together with its live streaming, creates an interactive environment for sermon discussion questions, after-church fellowship time, small groups and bible studies, 1-to-1 prayer, and conferences and retreats. ## What is Altar Live used for? [Worship](https://www.capterra.com/worship-software/)[Church Presentation](https://www.capterra.com/church-presentation-software/)[Live Streaming](https://www.capterra.com/live-streaming-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 21 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 81% Neutral 19% Negative 0% Starting price $69 Other, Per Month Free trial not available Free version not included Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[4.6 (10)](https://www.capterra.com/p/237809/Switcher-Studio/#reviews) Starting Price $69 Other, Per Month Starting Price $65 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.0 (21) Ease Of Use 4.8 (10) Value For Money 4.3 (17) Value For Money 4.0 (9) Customer Service 4.9 (19) Customer Service 4.3 (8) ## Altar Live alternatives [4.6 (837)](https://www.capterra.com/p/101489/EasyWorship/reviews/) Starting price $21.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.9 (53)](https://www.capterra.com/p/200655/Afton-Tickets/reviews/) Starting price $0.79 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.8 (109)](https://www.capterra.com/p/197066/GoBrunch/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.9 (4,726)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228571/Yodeck/reviews/) Starting price $8.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/230455/Altar-Live/alternatives/) ## FAQs about Altar Live Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from Altar Live? Altar Live is most used by pastors, ministry leaders, worship teams, and church communications staff who need to run engaging online services and coordinated congregational experiences. Executive and administrative leaders use it to manage digital ministry workflows, while tech and online campus teams support streaming, participation, events, and community follow-up. Answer based on 21 reviews Overview ### What company size and industries is Altar Live built for? Altar Live is used by churches of all sizes, with reviewer data showing strongest adoption among small businesses at 100% and Religious Institutions at 81%. It also appears in Education Management and Events Services, each at 5%. The most common use case is worship, representing 53% of reviewers. Answer based on 21 reviews Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Altar Live? Altar Live includes live streaming production, multistreaming, presentation streaming, and on-demand webcasting for video events. It also offers chat and messaging, two-way audio and video, audience engagement tracking, reporting and statistics, access controls/permissions, scheduling, session recording, and mobile access for event and session management. Integrations ### Which third-party tools and platforms does Altar Live integrate with? Altar Live integrates with 2 third-party tools, including Slack and Switcher Studio. It connects to Slack for setup and implementation workflows, and to Switcher Studio for camera control and video switching before projecting content into Altar. Answer based on 3 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does Altar Live offer? Altar Live provides live online sessions, documentation, and videos to help teams get started. Live online training supports guided setup and direct instruction, documentation offers written reference material, and videos give self-paced walkthroughs for learning features and reviewing steps when needed. Answer based on 1 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Altar Live offer? Altar Live provides Email/Help Desk, a Knowledge Base, and Chat support. Users describe the team as responsive and helpful, with tips that address setup and engagement questions. Support also appears to help people adapt to the platform’s learning curve and participation steps. Answer based on 4 reviews ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Audience Analytics Track and analyze various metrics such as demographics, psychographics, behavior and other insights Audience Engagement Use tools to engage with viewers (e.g., commenting, chat room, polling, and Q&A) Chat/Messaging Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Altar Live 41 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Track and analyze various metrics such as demographics, psychographics, behavior and other insights Use tools to engage with viewers (e.g., commenting, chat room, polling, and Q&A) Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings Plan an event's time and location Primarily serving churches and religious organizations Allow the audience to interact or engage with the content Ability to chat online in real time Producing & broadcasting a variety of live video content over the internet, spanning live events, presentations, webinars & interviews Manage the process of planning and scheduling meetings, including agenda creation Access software remotely via mobile devices Access the system via a mobile application Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Facilitate the display of multimedia content across multiple screens Supports various file formats Allow multiple users with individual logins and varying permissions to use the same account, software, portal, or service Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously An on-demand webcast is a pre-recorded presentation available online at the viewer's convenience Broadcast live or pre-recorded presentations, including slides, videos, and multimedia content, over the internet Share and present designs Broadcast live video streams Receive data and information in real time Record live video calls to play later Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Record active support and chat sessions for auditing and training Presenter can see and hear participants and vice versa Track and interpret metrics on the usage of company resources Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Record and playback video calls Connect with meeting participants remotely over video Store and manage online video content Allows users to view videos without downloading media files Supports various video file formats Features 4.1 (21) 4.1 Based on 21 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.3 (17) Basic $69.00 Other,Per Month Value for money 4.3 (17) 4.3 Based on 17 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.9 (19) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.9 (19) 4.9 Based on 19 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.3 Based on 21 reviews Filter by rating 5(10) 4(7) 3(4) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent BK Bryan K. Pastor and Mission Developer Religious Institutions ### "Couldn't be happier!!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 9, 2022 I couldn't be happier with my experience. The development team is reachable and will work with you to make integrating Altar Live a success! Pros I have been an Altar Live user for over 6 months. Our digital congregation considered Zoom, Facebook Live, Youtube, and other means of hosting worship but did not feel that any other product provided the features that Altar does. Cons Honestly, there were some limitations when it first came out, but the development team has worked closely with users and continuously makes updates based on user needs and experiences. There are some users that have difficulty with technology and have had challenges using Altar Live, but the users would probably have challenges with other software as well. Alternatives considered [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) [Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/) [YouTube](https://www.capterra.com/p/237905/YouTube/) Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DC Daniel C. Pastor Health, Wellness and Fitness ### "Review " 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 January 13, 2022 Overall is experience good. During technical difficulties we had people step in and assist even on the weekends. Pros I love that people can come in and select a virtual seat. I love the fact that after church services people can interact with one another. It's affordable and easy to access. Cons I don't like that once the event is over people can't go back and have access to the event. It has several glitches that takes you in and out of the service. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JB John B. Pastor Religious Institutions ### "A Great Kingdom Resource" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 6, 2022 Altar Live has been a God-send in this pandemic environment. It has allowed us an opportunity to put a new face on an existing way of our church viewing virtually. The product, customer service, and overall experience with Altar Live have been nothing short of amazing! Pros The features of Altar Live are very intuitive and are not difficult to train or teach. Our church volunteers love the training guides and tutorials that accompany the product! Cons While we have thoroughly enjoyed Altar Live, we anxiously await more APIs for the software. We would love to keep integrating existing tools into the processes we already utilize. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. EH Elizabeth H. n/a Religious Institutions ### "Experimenting" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 December 28, 2021 Mostly positive Pros Allows members to "go to church" from the comfort of their home. Cons It's not intuitive for many members to name themselves and take a seat. Most stay un-named and "stand" and don't participate in chat Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Hoped people would interact more with each other Alternatives considered [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Reasons for choosing Altar Live Interactivity of attendees Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JS Jay S. Minister Religious Institutions ### " Great Program for Small Groups" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 December 28, 2021 Pros I love all the features of Altar Live. Especially the ability to have organized break-out rooms and the ability to assign hosts to those tables prior to meeting. Altar is easy to get started and to get people to sign up and register within the correct community. Excited to see what's ahead for Altar. My ministry excels greatly with this software and we plan on using it for years to come. Cons One feature I would like for Altar to provide is the ability to record meetings so others can watch them on demand if they miss the session. I am sure they will have this capability soon. Love the Altar team. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DF Dave F. Executive Pastor Religious Institutions ### "The Bells and Whistles of online church" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 December 21, 2021 Pros There are so may features that Altar live provides to help make online church feel exactly like that...church online. From rows to sit with your friends to tables to sit together in the lobby. Cons There definitely is a learning curve. I am still adjusting to the fact that it is a little more complex (because it can do so much more). Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) Better features; more opportunities to use this product. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TV Tyler V. Executive Director of Ministries | Online Campus Pastor Religious Institutions ### "Helped us with our online groups" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 December 21, 2021 Pros This helped us save money and create one streamlined option for our digital church small groups and events to meet. It is one easy link to send out for all participants to join. Cons Saying and explaining the name to other users has been a bit of a challenge. Overall, this company responds great to feedback and feature use. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JW Joshua W. Worship pastor Religious Institutions ### "Good, but maybe not there yet. " 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 2/10 December 21, 2021 Love the concept, but found it lore Difficult to use and a lot of people ended up tuning off, running a zoom Call and steaming from YouTube separately. Pros The idea and concept is great. The design is nice. The functionality, if administered properly, is great in terms of being able to receive stream from different platforms. The people splitting up into smaller, virtual rooms is cool too! Cons In our context, it felt there were too many hurdles for users at home to jump through until they could use it. The room function was a bit frustrating. Would prefer if the altar experience was led more by an administrator type facilitator that was the one who who had the capability to be sorting people into their rooms rather than people picking and choosing. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JJ Jonathan J. Online Ministry Integrator Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Very Good" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 21, 2021 They listen to our feature quests and are genuinely interested in making AltarLive better. Pros The AltarLive team is responsive to feature requests and really know the needs of churches for online ministry. Cons The Apple App doesn't work well in landscape mode. Switched from [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) It has all the features of Zoom plus more that fit churches and ministries. Alternatives considered [Planning Center](https://www.capterra.com/p/76708/Planning-Center/) [Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/) [Meta for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/213257/Facebook/) Reasons for choosing Altar Live AltarLive offers the same functions and is easy to use. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MB Marilyn B. Worship Arts Director Religious Institutions ### "New User" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 December 21, 2021 Pros The emphasis on community interaction is great. Setting up meeting rooms that we can gather in at anytime is a great addition Cons I haven't used this long enough to find the things that frustrate me. 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