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The Best Worship Resources Online
Chord charts, hymn databases, licensing, and worship workflows.
Worship websites serve different needs: Hymnary.org is the comprehensive hymn database, cross-referenced and searchable by text, tune, era, and theme; others organize chord charts, licensing workflows, and worship-leading tools. Most worship leaders use Hymnary for research and discovery - finding every hymn about grace or lament or joy - and combine it with a separate chord-chart or presentation tool for actual Sunday planning. Hymnary is entirely free and the go-to for understanding the hymn tradition.
For modern song charts and multitracks, most churches use apps rather than websites. But if you're building a hymn-centered service, researching theological depth, or exploring hymn connections across centuries, Hymnary is irreplaceable. The table shows what each resource emphasizes - historical hymnody, modern worship, licensing, or workflow.
Hymnary.orgThe largest hymn database on the open web, cross-referenced across thousands of hymnals - and it costs nothing to use.Frequently asked questions
What is the best worship website?
Hymnary.org is the largest hymn database on the web and is free - searchable by text, tune, theological theme, and era. It's the go-to for discovering hymns and understanding connections across the hymn tradition. For modern worship planning, worship apps often work better than websites.
Where can I find hymn lyrics and chords?
Hymnary.org includes lyrics and often tune information. For chord charts on both hymns and modern songs, chord-chart apps (OnSong, WorshipTools) work better than websites. Many churches use multiple tools - Hymnary for research, apps for Sunday planning.
Are these worship websites free?
Hymnary.org is completely free. Other worship websites vary by focus - some charge for licensing lookup, presentation tools, or organized chart libraries. Check the comparison table to see what's free and what requires a subscription.
How do I find a hymn if I only remember part of it?
Hymnary.org lets you search by text fragments, tune name, or first line. If you remember a phrase, a few words, or even just the melody's tune name, you can usually find it. It's the fastest way to rediscover a hymn you're thinking of.