Ancestry Alternatives
Apps similar to Ancestry include Gramps, which is free and open source. Other options are FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage, MacFamilyTree and WikiTree. You're spoiled for choice with Genealogy Tools like Ancestry: we list more than 50 alternatives for the web, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Linux.
Alternatives list
Do you want to have your own genealogy website? Whether you want to start a simple pedigree page, build a large genealogy website with thousands of persons and complicated family relations, add your family tree to your WordPress blog or you just want to write down your genealogy...
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
- Wordpress
Czechia
EU
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Emoria is a free platform that brings together two things families usually juggle across separate, often paywalled tools: dignified online memorial pages for loved ones who have passed, and a living, collaborative family tree that connects generations.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Germany- EU
Family Tree DNA is the world leader in DNA testing for ancestry and genealogy. Discover your family history with our wide range of tests including autosomal, Y-DNA and mtDNA products.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
United Kingdom
LifeLines is a genealogy program to help with your family history research. Its primary strengths are its powerful scripting language and the ability easily import and export information in the GEDCOM format.
Family Atlas is the fun and easy way to map your family history! Trace your ancestors migration around the world and pinpoint the sites of important family events.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
United States
The U.S. Surname Rank Checker shows you how a surname ranks across the 2000 and 2010 census. The tool provides both the rank and the total number of bearers of the name.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
Simple Family Tree enables you to create and/or view a family tree. It displays ancestors and descendants of any selected individual (it reads and writes files in Gedcom format). You can enter notes, events, marriage details, and an alternate name for each individual.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Quick Family Tree is a free app that enables users to construct multiple family trees without an account, focusing on a selected individual for ease of view, and offering data transferability between smartphones.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
Japan
Create and share your organigram or family tree. ”E2E” Encrypted Instant Messaging. Add photo galleries to your tree members. Scan or attach documents to your organigram. Organize your group's calendar. Set up events and reminders.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Canada
