Short answer: TajiCast is a free Windows app for automatic Bible verses that works offline and outputs fullscreen or NDI lower thirds. Pewbeam runs on both Windows and macOS and adds AI lyrics, AI slide generation, 20 translations and the Pewnote member app, with a free plan and paid plans from $14 a month.
At a glance
| Pewbeam | TajiCast | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan (60 minutes of transcription, one-time); Plus $14/month or $144/year; Core $30/month or $300/year | Free, all features included |
| Runs on | Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+ | Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit) only |
| Automatic verse detection | Yes, including paraphrased verses | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes, on Plus and Core | Yes, on-device by default |
| Output | HDMI display, plus NDI to ProPresenter, EasyWorship and OBS on paid plans | Fullscreen display, plus NDI lower thirds for OBS and vMix |
| Worship lyrics | AI lyrics that follow the singer line by line, including CCLI songs (Plus and Core) | Not stated |
| Slide generation | AI slides from the sermon, notes or a prompt (Plus and Core) | Not stated |
| Sermon notes | AI sermon notes, published to members through Pewnote | AI sermon notes, saved locally |
| Bible translations | 20 (4 on the free plan) | Several built in, more can be imported |
Where Pewbeam is stronger
- Mac support. Pewbeam runs on macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) as well as Windows; TajiCast lists Windows only.
- Beyond verses. AI lyrics follow the worship team line by line, and AI slide generation builds sermon-point and announcement slides.
- Your members get the sermon too. Pewnote turns each message into notes, quizzes and a week of devotionals on your members' phones.
- Theme designer for church branding across verses, lyrics and slides.
Where TajiCast is the better fit
- Cost. TajiCast is free with no caps. Pewbeam's free plan is a one-time 60 minutes of transcription, and it adds a watermark until you upgrade.
- Offline on a free plan. TajiCast works offline at no cost; Pewbeam's offline mode is on Plus and Core.
Which should you choose?
Choose TajiCast if you run Windows, only need verses on screen and have no budget. Choose Pewbeam if you use a Mac, want lyrics and slides handled too, or want your congregation to keep the sermon through Pewnote.
Frequently asked questions
Does TajiCast work on Mac?
TajiCast lists Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit) as its system requirement and does not mention a Mac version. Pewbeam runs on Windows 10+ and macOS 10.13+, on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Is Pewbeam free?
Pewbeam has a free Explorer plan with 60 minutes of transcription (one-time), a watermark and up to 2 outputs. Plus costs $14/month and Core $30/month for unlimited transcription and offline mode.
Can both send verses to OBS?
Yes. TajiCast offers NDI lower thirds for OBS and vMix. Pewbeam's paid plans send NDI output to OBS as well as ProPresenter and EasyWorship.
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Sources
Competitor details were checked on their official sites on 24 September 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm on each site before you buy.