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A free, scholar-grade study tool from Tyndale House and Cambridge, with Greek and Hebrew lexicons, interlinear text, and word study features.
Our verdict
STEP Bible, from Tyndale House Cambridge, is one of the best free tools almost nobody talks about. Its whole reason for existing is original-language study, and it does that with real scholarly rigor. You can search the Hebrew or Greek text by lemma or morphology, click any word for integrated lexicons like BDB, Liddell-Scott, and Mounce, and stack multiple translations to read them together verse by verse.
The pedigree matters here. Built by the same scholars behind the Tyndale House Greek New Testament, its tagged texts are carefully curated rather than scraped, so you can trust what you're looking at. Over 200 translations across 100-plus languages, an offline-capable Android companion, and an open-source codebase you can even self-host make it remarkably powerful for a donation-funded project.
It isn't the flashiest experience. The web-first interface is more utilitarian than beautiful, and the depth can feel dense to newcomers who just want to read. But for anyone serious about the original languages who doesn't want to pay for premium software, STEP Bible offers scholar-grade capability for exactly zero dollars, and that's rare.
How we scored it
Standout features
Original-language search
Query Hebrew and Greek by lemma or morphology.
Integrated lexicons
Click a word for BDB, LSJ, and Mounce.
Multi-translation
Stack 200+ versions across 100+ languages.
Scholar-curated
Tagged texts from Tyndale House scholars.
Open source
Free code you can even self-host locally.
Offline companion
An Android app works without a connection.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Outstanding original-language search by lemma and morphology
- Trusted, academically curated tagged Hebrew and Greek
- Integrated lexicons like BDB, LSJ, and Mounce
- 200+ translations across 100+ languages
- Completely free, open source, and self-hostable
– Cons
- Web-first interface feels utilitarian
- Depth can overwhelm casual readers
- Mobile experience trails the desktop web tool
Best for
Students, teachers, and pastors who want rigorous, trustworthy original-language study without paying for premium software.
Look elsewhere if
You want a polished, reading-first app or a large modern commentary library rather than language tools.
Pricing
How it compares
| STEP Bible | Bible Hub | Blue Letter Bible | e-Sword | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Original languages | 9.3 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Free access | 9.8 | 9.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 |
| Design & UX | 7.5 | 6.8 | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Study tools | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.7 |
FAQ
Is STEP Bible free?
Yes, entirely. There are no ads, accounts, or premium tiers; it's donation-funded by Tyndale House.
Who makes it?
It's built by Tyndale House Cambridge, the scholars behind the Tyndale House Greek New Testament.
Does it have Greek and Hebrew tools?
Yes. Original-language search, morphology, and integrated lexicons are its core strengths.
Is there an app?
There's an offline-capable Android companion; the primary experience is the web tool.
Can I run my own copy?
Yes. The codebase is open source and can be self-hosted, even on a small server.
