Free BibleProject alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 5 BibleProject alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). YouVersion Bible App, Olive Tree Bible App and Bible Gateway rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	YouVersion Bible App	Free	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	68.8
2	OlOlive Tree Bible App	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, macOS +1	5 of 5	64.8
3	Bible Gateway	Free plan + paid	$6.99 a month (Plus, billed monthly)	No	Web, iOS, Android	8 of 8	61.8
4	Ezra Bible App	Open source	—	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +2	4 of 4	57.5

1. YouVersion Bible AppTop pick
Best for: Everyday readers and church groups who want a free Bible with plans, audio and offline reading
FreeiOS, Android, Web
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from BibleProject
Free reader with plans in many languages; it also hosts some BibleProject plans.
Pros
Completely free with no ads or paid tier
Very wide choice of translations and languages
Reading plans, prayers and shared plans with friends
Offline reading and audio Bibles
Cons
Few in-depth study tools such as commentaries or Greek and Hebrew lookups
Requires an account for syncing notes and social features
Plans and content lean toward a devotional, evangelical style
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is YouVersion Bible App a good BibleProject alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
Bible versions
3,500 versions in 2,300 languages
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline mode
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
Installs
700 million+
Checked Nov 8, 2026youversion.com(opens source in a new tab)
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2. Olive Tree Bible App
Best for: Pastors, teachers and serious readers who want commentaries and word study offline on every device
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, macOS, Windows
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from BibleProject
Adds commentaries, study Bibles and Greek and Hebrew tools when you want to go deeper.
Pros
Resource Guide shows related commentary for the passage you are reading
Full offline use once books are downloaded
Strong's, interlinear and parsed Greek and Hebrew texts
Purchased books stay in your account across devices
Cons
Most commentaries and study Bibles are paid add-ons
Store-centric layout can feel busy for casual readers
No web app; you need to install it
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Olive Tree Bible App a good BibleProject alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Platforms
iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
Checked Nov 8, 2026olivetree.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline mode
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026olivetree.com(opens source in a new tab)
Library size
35,000+ books
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Bible translations
100+
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In business since
1998
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3. Bible Gateway
Best for: Readers who want fast passage search and translation comparison, with optional commentaries
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from BibleProject
Free web Bible with many translations to read alongside the videos.
Pros
Fast search and side-by-side comparison across many translations
Includes many modern English versions
Plus adds 70+ commentaries and study resources for a monthly fee
Audio Bibles and reading plans in the free tier
Cons
Free site and app show ads
The study library requires an ongoing subscription rather than a one-time purchase
Fewer languages than YouVersion
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Bible Gateway a good BibleProject alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Translations
200+
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plus (monthly)
$6.99 per month
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plus (yearly)
$69.99 per year
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Free trial
7 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plus library
70+ premium resources
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Starting price
$6.99 a month (Plus, billed monthly)
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plus yearly plan
$69.99 a year ($5.83 a month)
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, free account
Checked Nov 8, 2026biblegateway.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Ezra Bible App
Best for: People who study the Bible by topic and want tags and notes synced across computer and phone
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from BibleProject
Free desktop study app for tagging verses and keeping notes, which BibleProject lacks.
Pros
Verse tagging and notes built into the reading view
Runs on desktop, Android and iOS with Dropbox sync
Exports notes and verse lists to Word
Cons
Sync relies on Dropbox
Mostly a one-developer project
Fewer advanced original-language tools than paid suites
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Ezra Bible App a good BibleProject alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
GPL-2.0
Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Checked Nov 8, 2026ezrabibleapp.net(opens source in a new tab)
Sync
Dropbox
Checked Nov 8, 2026ezrabibleapp.net(opens source in a new tab)
Export
Word documents
Checked Nov 8, 2026ezrabibleapp.net(opens source in a new tab)

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1. YouVersion Bible AppTop pick

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2. Olive Tree Bible App

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3. Bible Gateway

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4. Ezra Bible App

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