Worship Planning & Music
CCLI Church Copyright License pricing
$83/yr (1–24 attendees)★★★½ 3.7/5 how we rate
Pricing details
| Starting price | $83/yr (1–24 attendees) |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | annual, by attendance |
| Notes | 25–99 $176; 100–199 $297; 200–499 $404; 500–999 $565 … 5,000–9,999 $1,216. Streaming add-on from $84/yr; Rehearsal from $116/yr; SongSelect Advanced $210/yr. Intro 10% off at check. Covers projecting/printing lyrics — not live-streaming or performance of recordings (separate licenses). |
| Source | https://go.ccli.com/license-us |
| Last checked | 2026-10-22 |
⚠️ Known issues / watch out for
- Base license doesn't cover streaming; a separate Streaming license is required source · checked 2026-10-22
- SongSelect is a separate optional cost source · checked 2026-10-22
Always check: contract length & auto-renewal, fees, data export on cancel, support hours. We never soften cons for vendors, affiliates or sponsors.
Score breakdown (3.7/5)
Our take
The standard lyric-reproduction license.
Best for: Every church projecting lyrics
Pros: Cheap for small churches
Cons: Streaming & rehearsal need add-ons; Reporting required
What users say
Pros
- Needed if you project or print copyrighted lyrics; live performance alone is exempt source
- Auto-reporting integrates with worship software source
Cons
- Base license doesn't cover streaming; a separate Streaming license is required source
- SongSelect is a separate optional cost source
Paraphrased from public user reviews and forum threads, checked Oct 2026.
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