Bible Software for Microsoft Windows, Linux, MAC, PDA

Last Update: Jan 2017:  Removed Ellis Enterprises Bible Library website; Deleted MyAges.com (no longer active); Removed Received Bible Society's BibleOne.org (gone); Various updates to version numbers, descriptions, etc.

(Older history moved to the bottom of the page)

1. A General Overview of Bible Software

2. Evaluation Criteria Used (Detail of features considered during these software reviews)

3. Christian Links to other resources

4. History of the No-Longer Available Bible Companion software (for historical purposes and the curious!)

Note 2: Many programs that work under Microsoft Windows® may also be used on a modern Apple Macintosh® system using software such as Parallels, VMware Fusion, VirtualBox, or Apple's Boot Camp.

Manufacturer: Program	Website  (Click in this column to leave this website and go to the manufacturer's site)	Version/Date of last update	Windows	MAC (Native) See Note Above	Linux	Mobile	Description/News
AV Bible: AV Bible Version 2007 RT Bible	www.avbible.net hwww.receivedtext.com	AV-2011 v7.0 Aug 2011 RT Bible 7.2 May 2013	Win Vista-Win8	RT Bible V1			Bible search program by Kevin Wonus. Focused on the Authorized Version of the Bible. Free. Older AV-2007 also available for other Windows versions.In addition, a software development kit for the Received Text Bible is also available at Kevin's The Received Text website (see link to the left)
Bible Database: Bible Database	bibledatabase.net	V4.0.4 Nov 2002 V5.1.16 Jul 2005	HTML	HTML	HTML	HTML	HTML compiled program of the Bible. Free. Has not been updated in quite some time.
Bible Ocean BiblePro	www.bibleocean.com http://biblestudypro.com	V1.11?	Win			iOS Android (Search on Sand Apps)	All-In-One software by Ian Vink (Canada). Free downloadable version or full version on CD available for the cost of shipping ($2.99). Additional downloads are available. Last version of the Download I tried (v1.11) contained "adchoices" advertising screens.
Bible Research Systems, Inc.: Bible Study Pak with Verse Search	http://www.versesearcher.com	V7.1 Current Mar2010	Win2000- Win7				BRS Verse-Search All-In-One Package. Rather expensive at $99.95 with a single Bible version. Additional versions and study aids are $49.95 or $59.95 each. They do offer a 60-day money back guarantee (minus shipping), however. No demo available, and the software seems quite old.
BibleSoft: PC Study Bible	www.biblesoft.com www.biblesoftonline.com	V5.0F April 2007 Continually Updated (5.0F current Oct09)	Win98- Win7				Biblesoft's PC Study Bible has been a successful commercial program for many years that has achieved a good following. Third party packages are available. An authoring capability is provided. Available in a wide range of packages. While the desktop version has not apparently been updated (still at 5.0f as of 2016), there is a new online version that works on Mobile devices as well (see link at left) and costs from Free to $9.95 per month (as of Jan 2017)
BibleWorks: BibleWorks	www.bibleworks.com	V10 2015	WinVista- Win10	Mac OSX 10.7 or higher	Possibly under Wine, or Virtual Windows		BibleWorks is a popular commercial program that specializes in original language tools and has had many good reviews. List price for BibleWorks 10 is $389. Certainly one of the top programs if you want to get into the Greek & Hebrew languages behind the Bible versions. BibleWorks has partnered with WordSearch so many (not all) modules from WordSearch are now available.
BibleWorkshop Ltd.: BibleWorkshop	www.bibleworkshop.eu	V5.1.1 Dec 2010	WinXP  - Win10	Mac			Commercial Bible Study software from Germany (and in German) for Windows and Mac. € 39,90. A free version still seems to be available. Version is up to 5.1.2, but I couldn't find a date for this version.
Biola University UniBible	unbound.biola.edu	UniBible Palm V1.3b Aug06				PalmOS	UniBible Palm utilizes the Unbound Bible format from Biola University. Many Bibles from The Sword Project have been converted to this format. Is anyone still using the Palm platform?
Contact Plus: Bible Plus	www.contactplus.com /products/freestuff/bibleplus.htm	V1.0 July 1994	Win3.1 (yes!)				Bible Plus is an old, free, simple KJV Bible reader program with notes ability. Originally for Windows 3.1, but still works on XP! Nice, small and simple application. I didn't try every option, but it doesn't seem to operate in Win7.
CrossWire Bible Society: Sword Module Library	www.crosswire.org	Various	SwordProject BibleDesktop Xiphos BibleTime BPBible AIKitab LCDBible SwordBible Firebible (Firefox)	Eloquent BibleDesktop AIKitab Firebible (Firefox)	Xiphos BibleTime BibleDesktop BPBible AIKitab FireBible (FireFox)	And-Bible Android BibleTime Mini WinMobile Rapier Maemo; QPSword Qtopia; Dagger - OPIE; Bible Study J2ME PocketSword iPhone	Open Source CrossWire applications utilize a common Sword Module library, and apps are available for Linux/UNIX, Windows, MAC, JAVA, PDA, and even as a Firefox plugin (FireBible). Several tools are provided for converting other format modules to the CrossWire format (such as from the Online Bible format). The applications available for each OS are listed to the left. See the website for full information. Cost is Free (downloadable or order a CD)
Pat Double Bible Thumper	www.patdouble.com/biblethumper	V1.2.6 Mar 2005				PalmOS 3.x	Palm OS 3 or higher. Full featured KJV Bible software with searching, commentaries, lexicons, etc. Now Free!
Due Diligence Software: The Workman's Study Bible Scriptures	www.workmanstudybible.com	Win: V1.3 Oct09 MAC: Beta Sep09	Win98-XP *Win7 Soon!	MAC OSX		iPhone (Beta, Jailbroken) 2009	The Workman's Study Bible supports Online-Bible modules in almost any format. You can even keep OLB installed and access its modules from within Workman's. Features multiple windows, strong search capabilities, and hover windows to provide related information at a glance. There don't seem to be any updates since 2009.
Ellis Enterprises: Bible Library	Website is gone	V7 2013?	Win XP, Vista, 7, 8 32/64 Bit				Bible Library is a decent, all-in-one package that has been around for some time but also doesn't seem to have been (majorly) updated in some time, either. You can often find versions available on the discount racks, but watch version numbers as they are often not the latest! The website in 2013 showed v7 and mentions working with Windows 8. The screenshots show an older-looking interface, so I'm not sure what has changed under the hood. The Ellis website is gone (as of Jan 2017), but you can still find this software on various websites for sale, so I'll keep this entry here for a while.
Findex.com, Inc.: QuickVerse	https://www.wordsearchbible.com	Quickverse 10 Upgrade Quickverse Platinum Plus 2013	WinXP- Win8				Findex's QuickVerse has a long history, and is now owned by WordSearch. WordSearch offered a QuickVerse upgrade to upgrade your current Quickverse to the Cross format. As of Jan 2017, I don't see any mentions of Quickverse on the WordSearch website, so I think it is no longer available/supported.
GRAMCORD Institute: GRAMCORD	www.gramcord.org	V2.4CX Nov 2002 (Though updated for Vista/Win7, but needs XP Mode)	Win2K-Win7 (in XP Mode)			PocketPC, WinCE PalmOS 3.x	GRAMCORD is another competitor in the "original languages" based products. It uses the Bible Companion (2.x) engine and adds extensive Original Language Tools and features STEP libraries. Packages start at $99. GRAMCORD also publishes the Accordance software for Macintosh, and a GRAMCORD Lite version for Palm/PocketPC. Doesn't seem to have gone through any recent updates though there are fixes to ensure it works under Microsoft Vista and Win7. Win7 required XP mode, and I see no mention of Win10 - contact Gramcord if you intend on buying.
HeavenWord: HeavenWord NT Studies HeavenWord Bible Study Toolbox	www.heavenword.com	Unknown	Windows Phone 8 Windows 8				HeavenWord no longer provides their Lightning Bible Study software, but now offers several FREE apps for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8, and I would imagine they work under Win10.
Hill, Gary & Dr. Gleason Archer The Discovery Bible	http://thediscoverybible.com/	Aug 2016	Win	Mac			The Discovery Bible is a unique tool that provides color-encoding and translation helps to aid the reader in understanding verb-tenses, original word meanings, and emphasis of original word placement. Sort of an enhanced Interlinear text; based on the NASB. Offers a 21 Day Trial. $149 NT, $399 OT & NT.
Hu, Yih-Chun PalmBiblePlus	palmbibleplus.sourceforge.net/ http://www.tyndalehouse.com/TTech/TTech036.htm	3.4RC3 Dec08				Palm 3.5+	Open Source (Free) for Palm OS 3.5 or greater. Bible reader based on BibleReader by Poetry Poon. Tyndale has a nice (2005) guide to using it.
Hurt, John: HTML Bible	www.htmlbible.com	Various	Win	MAC	Linux	PDA w/Browser (HTML)	John Hurt provides Free and Shareware versions of the Bible in HTML and Microsoft Access format.Also available on CD with a spoken version for a modest cost.
Theophilos Bible Software LLC:  Theophilos	http://theophilos.com/	V3.1.6 2007	Win95- Win10				Theophilos was developed by Ivan Jurik, and in 2007 the company transferred to Theophilos Bible Software LLC. Laridian Software now owns Theophilos, and has discontinued the product. However, the program and all of the free modules are still available for download, although support is no longer offered. If you purchased Theophilos in the past, you can upgrade to Laridian's PocketBible. Last version was 3.1.6, and seems to run fine on Win10.
Lakes Software: eBible	www.lakessoftware.com	V3.0.0 6/26/2008	Win				A simple, functional reader with bookmark support and colors to aid in navigation. This former shareware is now offered for free.
Laridian Electronic Publishing: Various	www.laridian.com	Various	PocketBible for Windows	Mac OS X		Android iOS Windows Phone WebOS Palm Win Mobile 6.5 or earlier	Full featured well done Bible Programs. Purchase the main program and add Bibles and reference works ranging from free to $25 each. Bundles also available. Library modules work on ALL platforms. That is, buy the ESV for Mobile use, and you can also use it on your WindowsPC version under the same license. Downloadable demos available. Laridian has been keeping pace with the Mobile market pretty well.
LA SofStuf (Lynn Allan): BerBible	www.berbible.org	Win: V2.50.2  Jan09; PocketPC: 2.3.1; Palm: 1.10	Win98- Win7			PocketPC (no SmartPhone) Palm	While this software is a bit dated, it may be useful for those with older PCs. A free Bible reader that includes the NKJV, ESV, and NASB Bibles! Lynn has been working feverishly on this program these past few years and has provided many updates. Other Bible versions are also available. BerBible (for Berean Bible) is designed to be easy to use, small, and unobtrusive. Valuable for your desktop for quick verse searches! Free
Lockman Foundation: New American Standard Bible (Various Apps)	www.lockman.org	Various	NAS Electronic Bible Library; Biblesoft; BibleWorks; e-Sword QuickVerse; Logos; SwordSearcher; WordSearch	eBook; Logos; Accordance; Wordsearch	eBook	OliveTree; Bible Scope; CadreWorks; AcroBible; Laridian; BibleXpress; BibleTouch; MantisBible; NASB GoBible for Android and iPhone	The Lockman New American Standard (NAS) Bible provides NAS related modules for a wide variety of Bible programs as listed to the left. Also, check out the Free Downloads (under Resources Tab) section for some software tools featuring the NASB.
Faithlife Corporation: Logos 7	www.logos.com	v7	Win 7-10 32-64bit	MAC Mavericks 10.9	Web	iPhone Android	LOGOS is probably the leading Bible study program, with tons of add-on modules available, and they offer a lot of free module deals. One product covers both PC and MAC versions.They now offer licensing that is good across all your devices: Windows, Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android, and Web.
Meyers, Rick: E-Sword	www.e-sword.net www.e-sword.net/mac/ www.e-sword.net/ipad/ www.e-sword.net/iphone/	V11 Aug 2016	WinXP- Win10	e-Sword X		e-Sword HD/LT for iOS	One of my top-3 Favorite Bible Study Programs. Rick Meyers' E-Sword is a well-done freeware / commercial program with a wide variety of modules available and some third party support. A lot of licensed Bibles and modules can be purchased, and there is an extensive library of free modules as well. E-Sword also includes a STEP format reader in addition to its native format. iPhone & iPad versions are also available.
Morton Publications: Bible Analyzer	bibleanalyzer.com	5.1 Oct 2016	WinXP- Win10	OS X	Ubuntu/Linux		One of my top-3 Favorite Bible Study Programs. Timothy Morton's Bible Analyzer is a freeware/ shareware Bible Study package that focuses on the KJV with features to view two Bibles side by side. It also features some unique tools for analyzing the differences between Bible versions, include many statistical tools. Available on CD-ROM for $38 or $69 and as a free download with many modules available for free or for purchase.
OakTree Software, Inc. Accordance	www.accordancebible.com	11 Current 2015	Windows	Mac		iPhone iPad	Accordance is probably the #1 Bible Study Software for the MAC and has been around for many years. Prices range from $59 to over $1999 with tons of modules. One license allows up to 5 separate Win/Mac/iOS devices.
OliveTree Software BibleReader	www.olivetree.com	V6	Win7-10	Mac OSX10+		Android iOS Kindle Fire	OliveTree makes a Bible Reader with lots of modules available, including many that are free. On a recent look (2015), I no longer see the apps for Palm, and other older mobile platforms.
Online Publishing, Inc.: Power Bible	www.powerbible.com	V5.9 Oct 2010	Win98- Win7				The Power Bible by Phil Linder is a commercial All-In-One package. A demo version is no longer available. Low cost at only $7 for a CD, but seems very old.
Optasia Electronics, Inc.: Verse Master Light Master	http://www.godrules.net/bibleproducts.htm	V2.0  Current Oct2009	Win				Optasia offers Verse Master, with what appears to be an HTML based interfaces Verse Master is also known as "Bible Wisdom" as sold by TOPICS Entertainment. There is no demo available. $24.95. Website appears old, I would be sure to contact via e-mail before paying for the program to ensure availability.
Richmond, Craig: Holy Bible	http://craigrichmond.tripod.com/	V8.0.1 Jun2009	Win95- WinXP				Craig's Holy Bible program has been on the "free Bible program" lists for many years. It features the KJV Bible module with Strong's numbers, along with Maps, dictionaries, topics, and other modules. Freeware. Has not been updated in some time.
RM Laboratories: Deluxe Bible	www.rmlabs.com	Version 3 current April 2003	Win3.1- WinXP				RM Lab's Deluxe Bible is another program that was designed for Windows 3.1 but still works on current Windows versions (at least up to XP; also, a note on the website states that you can't print Maps in NT/2K/XP!). It is an All-In-One Package featuring either the KJV or the Catholic NAB, and just Easton's Dictionary and Map modules for about $40 each. A shareware KJV NT Only can be downloaded from the site.  I'm not sure why you would buy this software with the many other choices available.Contact the company before ordering to be sure the product is still available.
Scripture4All: Andre de Mol Interlinear Scripture Analyzer (ISA)	http://www.scripture4all.org	ISA3 Basic 3.0 Jul 2015 ISA2 Basic V2.1.5 Jun 2011	Win98- Win10				ISA is an Interlinear and Concordance Search Bible program designed to close the gap between translations and the original Bible text. Uses a transparent organized database structure to make sure all other renderings of a Greek word are instantly visible. While ISA was based on Westcott-Hort NT, it now uses Scriverners Textus Receptus 1894 because of copyright reasons, and features the Concordant Old and New Testaments. Compatible with older Online Bible modules. Well done. Free software, donations accepted. ISA3 Pro is to be "published at a later date" (as of Jan 2017)
Scripture Direct Pty Ltd Interlinear Greek NT	www.scripturedirect.com	Unknown				iOS Android	Scripture Direct used to offer a PC/Mac based program, but now only offers iOS/Android apps. Interlinear Greek NT based on a new Interlinear translation by Prof Johannes Louw and Dr Bennie Wolvaardt. Free!
Silver Mountain: Bibloi	silvermountainsoftware.com	v8.0 current Nov 2006	WinXP- Win7	Via Web	Via Web	Bibloi.Net Browser Based	Bibloi is an All-In-One Package that specializes in some Greek/Hebrew language tools such as the Analytical Greek New Testament (AGNT). $95. Silver Mountain also makes the Workplace Pack, which provides a front end interface for the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG) Greek and Latin CD-ROMs. Support OLB format import as well as the UnBound Bible format. $95. Finally, Bibloi.net provides access to the AGNT through a web browser in a plan called Bibloi.Net ($49 per year subscription). Website doesn't seem to have been updated since 2010 (accessed April 2015; Bibloi.net seems to be gone as of Jan 2017)
Stergiou, Costas: In the Beginning Was The Word	http://www.theword.gr	V5   Jul 2015	Win98- Win10				The Word is a well done Bible Reader program, with specific emphasis on displaying Greek Texts (it is from Greece!). Bible texts in English, Greek, German, Dutch, Spanish, and French are available. Well worth a look and  free, and portable (can be stored on a USB drive). Paid modules such as NIV, NKJV are also available.
Studylamp Software: SwordSearcher	www.swordsearcher.com	V8	Win98- Win10				One of my top 3 favorite Bible Study Programs. Studylamp Software's SwordSearcher product has been around for a long time as shareware and is a well-done All-In-One package that is powerful and fast and not bloated. The program is regularly updated and new modules added. Swordsearcher is based on the KJV text, and it is one of my personal program of choice for general Bible study. A free module editor is also available. $59.95
TES Bible Scholar; Word by Word.	www.jewishsoftware.com	Version Unknown	WinXP -Win7/8	MAC			I don't know much about this software other than what appears at the Website. Bible Scholar is a Hebrew (Old Testament only) Bible program with a Linear Hebrew/English translation, Hebrew Rashi Commentary, and more. $89.95. Word by Word teaches meaning and pronunciation of every Hebrew word in the various books of the OT. Website also has software for learning Hebrew, and more on the Tanach and the Mishna.
Timnathserah Inc: Online Bible	www.onlinebible.org (European site) www.onlinebible.net (USA site) http://onlinebible.com App for iOS and Android	V5.2   Dec 2016	Win98-Win7/8 Win3.1 ver available	Mac OS X	Linux	iOS Android	The Online Bible is another "original" that has been around since 1987 and is still being updated. It is available for free download, or a commercial data DVD can be purchased with many additional modules for $39.95. Some licensed Bibles are also available for additional cost. Online Bible was my primary software for some time until I switched to SwordSearcher. Worth a look.
Richard Wilson La Parola	www.laparola.net	V7.19.4 Mar 2015	Win98- Win7	Mac	Linux (Under Mono for .NET)	PocketPC	La Parola is an Italian Bible Study tool with a Greek-Italian dictionary and several modules. It is an Open Source Bible program and can also read ThML, OSIS and e-Sword format files. Free. A version for Win Mobile is also available.
WordSearch Corp. Wordsearch	www.wordsearchbible.com	V11	WinVista- Win7	MAX OSX Mavericks		myWSB.com iOS Android	WordSearch joined forces with Bible Explorer and now supports the CROSS format and no longer supports STEP (though a free STEP reader is available). Upgrade packages are available if you own an older version of WordSearch. WordSearch comes in packages ranging from $89.95 to $1999.95. Supports running on Mac. A Basic Version is available for free. Also MyWSB.com is a free online version.
Miklos Zsido: Bible Discovery	www.bible-discovery.com	4.4.0 Dec 2016	Win98-Win7/8	MAC (JAVA)	Linux (JAVA)	Android	Shareware Bible Study tool with multiple versions and several Greek/Hebrew Study tools. Includes a unique Word Occurrence Analyzer feature. Uses a separate plugin to provide cross-reference capability. The main component is free, the Bible-Discovery Extension is $19, Cross Reference Plugin $9, and Bible Maps Plugin $9. Also has an Android version.

Older History of Changes to this page:

April 2015. Deleted Kevin Wonus' rtbible website, which is gone;  removed Broadman & Holdman site as they now publish HCSB Bibles under the WordSearch brand; The Hill/Archer "Helps Bible" is now The Discovery Bible (with associated website change); removed the e-sword Pocket-PC site, which seems to be gone (not e-Sword, just the old Pocket-PC version!); other minor updates.

7 Aug 2013 Added Gary Hill's, the Discovery Bible. Deleted Ages Software Christian Library Series. While you can still buy this product, the manufacturer does not seem to be online anymore. Deleted V. Rydant's Unbound Bible Tools (no longer online). Quickverse is now owned by WordSearch. Heavenword's Lightning Study Bible no longer available, but they now have apps for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. Deleted Hiddenfield's BibleReader (no longer online); Deleted Lockette Family's Bible Seeker (site offline); Scripture Direct seems to have eliminated their desktop program and now offers Mobile Apps; Deleted Thomas Nelson's e-Bible - see Logos software for Nelson titles; Deleted Tyndale House's Ilumina which is no longer supported; Deleted Bible-Explorer as a separate item, it is now the basic version of WordSearch.

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