How is LiveSunday different from Aurelo for church translation?
Aurelo and LiveSunday are both church-first translation tools. Attendees scan a QR code, pick a language, and read or listen on their phones with no app. Aurelo claims 400+ churches in 65 countries and publishes euro pricing with a free tier. LiveSunday publishes dollar pricing with pay-as-you-go and a $59 Pro plan.
The biggest practical difference is where the operator works. Aurelo installs a macOS or Windows desktop app and connects a USB interface to your PA. LiveSunday runs in the browser on any laptop at the sound desk. This page compares that setup, the plans, language counts, and production tooling.
How does LiveSunday compare to Aurelo?
| Feature | LiveSunday | Aurelo |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | 100+ | 60+ |
| Starting price | Pay-as-you-go ($5/hr) or $59/mo (Pro) | Free 2 hrs/mo, then Basic €49/mo |
| Included hours (entry plan) | 12 hrs/mo on Pro ($59) | 10 hrs/mo on Basic (€49) |
| Operator setup | Browser dashboard on any laptop | macOS or Windows desktop app plus USB audio interface |
| Listeners | Unlimited | QR and browser listeners; can also feed existing FM receivers |
| Self-serve signup | Yes | Yes, free tier with no card |
| Spoken translation (TTS) | Yes on Advanced ($99/mo) | Included, with voice and speed control |
| Streaming integrations | OBS, ProPresenter, vMix, EasyWorship | OBS, ProPresenter, vMix, Bitfocus Companion, Stream Deck |
| Custom branding | Included on Pro+ | Listener page is Aurelo-branded; custom branding in progress |
| Transcript downloads | Yes | Pro and Ultra plans |
Why do teams choose LiveSunday over Aurelo?
1.A browser tab instead of a desktop install
Aurelo's operator runs a macOS or Windows desktop app connected to the PA through a USB audio interface. That works well once it is set up, but it ties the Sunday workflow to one installed machine. LiveSunday's operator is a browser dashboard. Any laptop at the sound desk can start the stream, and a volunteer can take over from a different machine without installing anything.
2.More hours on the entry plan
Aurelo Basic is €49/month for 10 hours, Pro is €89/month for 20 hours, and Ultra is €199/month for 50 hours, with yearly billing saving up to 40%. Aurelo also has a free tier with 2 hours per month and no card. LiveSunday Pro is $59/month for 12 hours, Advanced is $99/month for 25 hours, and pay-as-you-go is $5/hour with no monthly base. A church running two 75-minute services a week (about 10 hours a month) fits on either entry plan. LiveSunday Pro leaves a two-hour buffer for a midweek service.
3.100+ languages versus 60+
LiveSunday translates into 100+ languages, with 60+ available as transcription source languages. Aurelo publishes 60+ languages. Both handle Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Portuguese, and Korean. If your congregation includes speakers of less common languages, LiveSunday's wider catalog is the difference. Aurelo meters additional languages only while they have active listeners, which is a fair way to bill and worth noting.
4.Branding on the plans most churches buy
Aurelo's listener page is currently Aurelo-branded, with custom branding in progress for Pro and Enterprise. LiveSunday includes branding on Pro. On production tooling, both cover OBS, ProPresenter, and vMix. Aurelo adds Bitfocus Companion and Stream Deck support, which matters if your tech team already drives the service from a Stream Deck. LiveSunday adds EasyWorship and API access on Advanced.
Should you choose LiveSunday or Aurelo?
Choose LiveSunday if
- You want the operator in a browser on any laptop, with no desktop install or dedicated machine.
- You need 100+ languages for a diverse congregation, not a 60+ catalog.
- You want branding on your listener page today, on a $59 Pro plan.
- You prefer dollar pricing with pay-as-you-go at $5/hour and no monthly commitment.
Choose Aurelo only if
- You want to keep existing FM or RF receivers in service alongside phones.
- Your tech team runs the service from a Stream Deck or Bitfocus Companion and wants native buttons.
- You want a free forever tier with 2 hours a month, or you bill in euros and prefer annual savings up to 40%.
Learn more
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- LiveSunday vs Selah Translate — $29 Basic with one language at a time vs Pro with 3
- AI live translation for churches — the full product walkthrough for real-time sermon translation
- Real-time captions for churches — live captions on phones, screens, and livestreams
- Pricing — pay-as-you-go, Pro, and Advanced plans
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