Ancestry AlternativesGenealogy Tools and other similar apps like Ancestry

Ancestry is described as 'Discover your family history and start your family tree. Try free and access over 7 billion genealogy records including Census, SSDI & Military records' and is a Genealogy tool in the home & family category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Ancestry for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Ancestry alternative is Gramps, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ancestry are FamilySearch.org, WikiTree.com, MyHeritage and WeRelate.

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Ancestry alternatives page was last updated Jun 16, 2023
  1. Gramps icon
     119 likes

    Gramps is a Free Software Project for Genealogy, offering a professional cross-platform genealogy program, and a wiki open to all.

    43 Gramps alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Gramps Features

    1.  Statistics and Reports
    2.  Support for addons
    3.  GEDCOM
    4.  Import CSV Data
    5.  Multiplatform Export
    6.  Portable
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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    • Most users think Gramps is a great Ancestry alternative.

    • Gramps is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Ancestry.

    • Gramps is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ancestry.

    • Gramps is Free and Open SourceAncestry is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. FamilySearch.org icon
     30 likes

    FamilySearch is a genealogy organization operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. FamilySearch maintains a collection of records, resources, and services designed to help people learn more about their family history.

    47 FamilySearch.org alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire

    FamilySearch.org Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Integrated Chat
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    Comments about FamilySearch.org as an Alternative to Ancestry
     
    Guest

    Lots of records, from the whole globe

    Positive commentMay 10, 2020
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    Guest

    No automatic search or attachments. You have to enter /confirm everything manually.

    Negative commentSep 2, 2020
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    Guest

    It is free - has lots of online records to help create family trees - and it uses online volunteers to enter data on existing images that need to be put in the database.

    Positive commentAug 31, 2017
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    • Most users think FamilySearch.org is a great Ancestry alternative.

    • FamilySearch.org is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Ancestry.

    • FamilySearch.org is Free Personal and ProprietaryAncestry is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. WikiTree.com icon
     53 likes

    The WikiTree community is growing a free worldwide family tree. The site is 100% free. There are no premium memberships. All content is contributed by the users and you can keep copyrights. You can also keep modern profiles private or even hidden altogether.

    32 WikiTree.com alternatives
    Wikid Shareable Family Tree, one of the family tree views.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. MyHeritage icon
     33 likes

    MyHeritage is a genealogy website and social network service focused on family. It enables members to establish their own family websites, share photos and videos, plan family events, create family trees, and search for ancestors.

    38 MyHeritage alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    MyHeritage Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
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  5. WeRelate icon
     5 likes

    WeRelate.org is a free public-service wiki for genealogy sponsored by the Foundation for On-Line Genealogy, Inc. formerly in partnership with the Allen County Public Library. The Foundation for On-Line Genealogy is a 501c3 charitable organization supported by tax-deductible...

    6 WeRelate alternatives
    WeRelate screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    WeRelate iconAncestry Icon

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  6. 23andMe icon
     9 likes

    You are made of cells. And the cells in your body have 23 pairs of chromosomes. Your chromosomes are made of DNA, which can tell you a lot about you.

    8 23andMe alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
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    23andMe VS Ancestry

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    • 23andMe is the most popular commercial alternative to Ancestry.

    • 23andMe is Paid and ProprietaryAncestry is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. webtrees icon
     22 likes

    Webtrees is a free, open source, website based, collaborative genealogy application. It works with standard GEDCOM files and is installed on a web server using PHP and MySQL (or Postgres, SQL Server, or SQLite).

    25 webtrees alternatives
    Pedigree preview (version 2)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • PHP
    • SQLite
    • PostgreSQL
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    Is webtrees a good alternative to Ancestry?
     
    • webtrees is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Ancestry.

    • webtrees is Free and Open SourceAncestry is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. MORI icon
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    MORI is a revolutionary genealogy software built to address the lack of collaboration in the genealogy space. With real-time collaboration, an infinite multiplayer canvas, and AI-powered tools, MORI empowers users to create, edit, and share their family trees effortlessly.

    37 MORI alternatives
    MORI screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Ancestris icon
     10 likes

    A powerful genealogy software.

    26 Ancestris alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Haiku

    Ancestris Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  GEDCOM
    3.  Java based
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  10. Reunion icon
     4 likes

    Reunion is a genealogy software program for the Macintosh

    Reunion allows you to document, store, and display information about your family — your ancestors, descendants, cousins, etc. It records names, dates, places, facts, plenty of notes, sources of information, pictures, sou.

    29 Reunion alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Geni icon
     12 likes

    Geni.com is a genealogy-related social networking website. Create your family tree and invite relatives to share. Search 70 million profiles. Discover your ancestors. Share photos, videos and more at Geni.com.

    33 Geni alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Geni Features

    1.  Barcoding / RFID
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  12. MacFamilyTree icon
     9 likes

    Explore your personal family history and discover your origins, your ancestors and how your family has evolved over the course of time. MacFamilyTree offers numerous options for you to capture and visualize your family history.

    32 MacFamilyTree alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    MacFamilyTree Features

    1.  GEDCOM
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