Sociedade Bíblica de Portugal

What Sociedade Bíblica de Portugal does

Sociedade Bíblica de Portugal is a Portuguese nonprofit religious organization operating as the national Bible Society, headquartered in Odivelas, Portugal, with a staff of approximately 7. Its mission is to translate, publish, and distribute the Bible in Portuguese, including accessibility formats for the deaf community (Portuguese Sign Language, or LGP) and audio content via the 'Projeto: áudio nos lares' program. The organization also extends its remit to Portuguese-speaking African countries through the Apoio África lusófona initiative.

The core offering is the biblia.pt digital Bible platform, built around the BPT (Bíblia Portuguesa para Todos) translation and accessible via web and native iOS/Android applications. Surrounding the core reader are content modules including devotionals, structured reading plans, Lectio Divina, inductive and general Bible studies, the Reframe resource, and a comprehensive O Curso Bíblico course. A premium subscription tier, +Bíblia, provides enhanced content, and video studies are available via a partnership with Right Now Media. Physical Bibles and biblical literature are sold through the dedicated e-commerce storefront lojadabiblia.pt and physical points of sale across Portugal.

The organization's revenue and funding mechanics combine earned income from Bible sales, voluntary donations, and legacy gifts (bequests). Distribution is hybrid: owned digital channels (website, apps, e-commerce) plus a network of churches, volunteers, ambassadors, prayer partners, and authorized distributors. The organization operates within the global Bible Society movement and partners with peer societies, including a digital partnership and prayer-focused collaborations.

Name

Sociedade Bíblica de Portugal

Legal name

Sociedade Bíblica de Portugal

Website

https://biblia.pt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sociedade Bíblica de Portugal is a Portuguese nonprofit Bible Society that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible in Portuguese across digital, mobile, audio, and physical formats for churches, families, the deaf community, and Portuguese-speaking Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing and Bible Distribution

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Sacred Texts & Scripture Publishing (Bibles, Qur’ans, Vedas, Torah, Sutras) (MPAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Religious Reference & Study Tools Publishing (Commentaries, Concordances, Lexicons) (MPAJAHAL)

Keywords

• Bible translation
• Biblical literature
• Religious publishing
• Devotional resources
• Digital bible platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Odivelas

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Biblical Materials Sales: Sale of Bibles and biblical literature through online store (lojadabiblia.pt) and physical points of sale
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Voluntary donations from supporters to fund Bible distribution and mission activities
3. Legacy Gifts: Bequests and legacy donations from supporters

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sociedade Bíblica de Portugal (Bible Society of Portugal) is a nonprofit religious organization that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible in Portuguese through a digital reading platform (biblia.pt), mobile applications for iOS and Android, and a physical online store (lojadabiblia.pt). It also produces supporting content such as reading plans, devotionals, Bible studies, and specialized accessibility content including Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) Bible material, supported by donations and biblical materials sales.

Product overview

Sociedade Bíblica de Portugal operates a digital Bible platform centered on its core Bible reading product (Ler a Bíblia with the Bible para Todos translation). The offering combines free reading access with premium +Bíblia subscription content. Supporting the core reading experience, the platform provides complementary content modules including devotionals, reading plans, Bible studies (inductive and general), the Reframe study resource, and the O Curso Bíblico course. Specialized offerings include Portuguese Sign Language (LGP) Bible content and Right Now Media video studies. Physical Bible distribution is handled through the Loja Online ecommerce store. The platform is accessible via web, mobile apps (iOS/Android), and serves churches through partnership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• +Bíblia: A Bible program offering extra content and resources for Bible engagement.

Products and services

• Ler a Bíblia (BPT) Online Bible reading platform offering the Bíblia para Todos (BPT) Portuguese translation, allowing users to read individual books and chapters with verse-by-verse navigation. Targeted at Portuguese-speaking individuals seeking accessible scripture reading.
• +Bíblia Premium subscription offering providing extra content, resources, and enhanced features beyond the standard free Bible reading experience on biblia.pt. Targeted at individuals seeking deeper Bible engagement content.
• A Bíblia para Todos (Mobile App) Native mobile applications available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, branded 'A Bíblia para Todos', providing Bible reading access on iOS and Android devices. Targeted at Portuguese-speaking individuals who prefer mobile access.
• Loja da Bíblia (Online Store) E-commerce online store (lojadabiblia.pt) selling physical Bibles, biblical literature, and supporting materials directly to consumers in Portugal. Targeted at individuals, families, and churches purchasing physical Bibles.
• Bíblia em Língua Gestual Portuguesa (LGP) Bible translation and video content in Portuguese Sign Language (LGP), including projects such as 'Jesus: Uma missão para surdos'. Targeted at the Portuguese deaf community requiring accessible religious content.
• Projeto: Áudio nos Lares (Audio Bible) Audio Bible content initiative (Projeto: Áudio nos Lares) distributing the Bible in audio format for in-home listening. Targeted at Portuguese speakers who prefer audio scripture engagement, including visually impaired individuals.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parceria DigitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital partnership for online Bible distribution and digital content initiatives
• Right Now MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing video biblical content through Right Now Media platform
• Churches (Igrejas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurches serve as distribution partners for Bible materials and volunteer recruitment
• Prayer PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer prayer partners supporting the mission and distribution work
• DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributors for Bible and biblical literature distribution
• Ambassadors (Embaixadores)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmbassador program for spreading awareness and support for Bible mission
• VolunteerscoreOthersVolunteer program supporting various Bible distribution and mission activities

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Logos Bible Software: A premium Bible study software platform offering deep study tools, original-language resources, and curated libraries. Comparable as a higher-end digital Bible study experience competing for paying subscribers similar to SBP's +Bíblia tier.
• Olive Tree Bible App: A digital Bible study platform offering multi-translation reading, commentary, and study tools via mobile and web. Comparable as a feature-rich Bible reading and study app competing for the same engaged Christian user.
• Dwell Bible App: An audio-first Bible listening app with curated listening plans and high production value. Comparable in addressing the audio Bible engagement use case that SBP also serves through its 'Projeto: áudio nos lares' initiative.

Broad incumbents

• YouVersion (Life.Church): The dominant global digital Bible platform with hundreds of millions of users. Directly comparable to biblia.pt as a free, multi-translation, multi-language Bible app with reading plans and devotionals, but at vastly greater scale and with stronger technology resources.
• Bible Gateway: A long-established online Bible reading platform offering many translations, search, audio, and devotional content. Comparable to biblia.pt as a web-first Bible reading destination serving broad audiences including Portuguese-language readers.

Direct peers

• American Bible Society: A fellow member of the global Bible Society movement, with a similar nonprofit mission of Bible translation, distribution, and engagement programs. Comparable structure (Bible society model), funding approach (donations), and product mix (translations, digital platforms, reading plans).
• Canadian Bible Society: A national Bible Society with the same operational structure: nonprofit, donation-funded, multi-translation Bible publication, and engagement programs. Highly comparable in mission, product set, and reliance on digital and print distribution channels.
• Sociedade Bíblica do Brasil: The Brazilian Bible Society is the closest direct peer: a fellow national Bible Society operating in the same language family (Portuguese), with a comparable mandate of Bible translation, publication, and distribution in its home market. The two organizations frequently collaborate on Portuguese translation projects.
• British and Foreign Bible Society: One of the oldest Bible Societies globally, operating a comparable nonprofit mission model focused on Bible access and translation. Overlaps directly with Sociedade Bíblica de Portugal on European Bible distribution, scripture engagement initiatives, and partnership in global Bible Society programs.
• Bible Society of Southern Africa: A regional Bible Society serving a multilingual African market with similar translation and distribution challenges. Relevant peer for understanding how Bible Societies operate in African contexts relevant to SBP's Portuguese-speaking Africa mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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