MyHeritage AlternativesGenealogy Tools and other similar apps like MyHeritage

MyHeritage is described as 'Genealogy platform enabling detailed family tree creation, Smart Matching, record search, photo sharing, face detection, event planning, and chart generation' and is a Genealogy tool in the home & family category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MyHeritage for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best MyHeritage alternative is Gramps, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MyHeritage are FamilySearch.org, Ancestry, WikiTree and 23andMe.

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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.

    44 Gramps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
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    • Most users think Gramps is a great MyHeritage alternative.

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

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

    • Gramps is Free and Open SourceMyHeritage is Freemium 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.

    49 FamilySearch.org alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
     
    • FamilySearch.org is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to MyHeritage.

    • FamilySearch.org is Free Personal and ProprietaryMyHeritage is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. 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    Access over 7 billion historical documents and DNA analysis tools to research, build, and collaborate on detailed family trees.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.

    41 Ancestry alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. 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.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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  5. 23andMe icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • iPhone
     
    • 23andMe is the most popular commercial alternative to MyHeritage.

    • 23andMe is Paid and ProprietaryMyHeritage is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. WeRelate icon
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
     
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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. 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.

    34 Geni alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. 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.

    33 MacFamilyTree alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. webtrees icon
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    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).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    • webtrees is Free and Open SourceMyHeritage is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Family Tree Maker makes it easier than ever to discover your family story, preserve your legacy and share your unique heritage. If you’re new to family history, you’ll appreciate how this intuitive program lets you easily grow your family tree with simple navigation...

    14 Family Tree Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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