Family Historian AlternativesGenealogy Tools and other similar apps like Family Historian

Family Historian is described as 'Family tree program offering great diagram facilities' and is a Genealogy tool in the home & family category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Family Historian for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best Family Historian alternative is Gramps, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Family Historian are WikiTree, MyHeritage, FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.

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Family Historian is a family tree program offering great diagram facilities.

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

    43 Gramps alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

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

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

    • Gramps is Free and Open SourceFamily Historian is Paid and Proprietary
  2. WikiTree icon
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    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 alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    WikiTree Features

    1.  Online collaboration

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    Comments about WikiTree as an Alternative to Family Historian
    ChrisOrme
    Positive Dec 24, 2017
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    It is completely free, always (all features) and being web based, is perfect for sharing and collaborating with family (near and far) and other researchers.

    Guest
    Positive Dec 24, 2017
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    Free for all relatives and fellow researchers to easily access online.

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    • WikiTree is the most popular Web-based alternative to Family Historian.

    • WikiTree is Free and ProprietaryFamily Historian is Paid and Proprietary
  3. MyHeritage icon
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    Genealogy service supporting family tree creation online or offline, advanced ancestor search in 5.2 billion records, Smart Matching, face detection in photos, interactive charts, family website hosting, event planning, Google Maps integration, and collaborative editing.

    38 MyHeritage alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

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

    MyHeritage Features

    1.  Facial Recognition

    MyHeritage VS Family Historian

     
    • MyHeritage is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Family Historian.

    • MyHeritage is Freemium and ProprietaryFamily Historian is Paid and Proprietary
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    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

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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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  5. Ancestry icon
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    Access over 7 billion historical documents and DNA analysis tools to research, build, and collaborate on detailed family trees. Search census, SSDI, military and other records, connect with relatives, and use digitized photos, newspapers and maps for genealogy.

    39 Ancestry alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

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  6. MacFamilyTree icon
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    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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    MacFamilyTree Features

    1.  GEDCOM

    MacFamilyTree VS Family Historian

     
    • MacFamilyTree is the most popular commercial alternative to Family Historian.

    • MacFamilyTree is Paid and ProprietaryFamily Historian is also Paid and Proprietary
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    My Family Tree is a genealogy application for Windows. It has been carefully designed to help you quickly create your family tree using a simple and intuitive interface. For those just starting out investigating their family history, it provides an easy way to visualise and...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    My Family Tree Features

    1.  GEDCOM

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  8. Ancestris icon
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    A powerful genealogy software.

    26 Ancestris alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Ancestris Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  GEDCOM
    3.  Java based

    Ancestris VS Family Historian

     
    • Ancestris is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Family Historian.

    • Ancestris is Free and ProprietaryFamily Historian is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Reunion icon
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    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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

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  10. Geni icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Online

    Geni Features

    1.  Barcoding / RFID

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  11. GEDKeeper icon
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    GEDKeeper program is developed for work with personal genealogical database.

    Features:

    • Compliance with GEDCOM 5.5.1 features.
    • Password protection is available.
    • Graphical family tree.
    • Print and export family tree as image.
    • Pedigree reports.
    • Possibility to export PDF.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    GEDKeeper Features

    1.  GEDCOM
    2.  GPLv3

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  12. Family Gem icon
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    Android app for genealogical trees.

    41 Family Gem alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Family Gem Features

    1.  GEDCOM

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