RootsMagic Alternatives

RootsMagic is described as 'Family Tree Software - Smart Computing Magazine calls RootsMagic 'the best genealogy program we've seen'. Free trial version' and is a Genealogy tool in the home & family category. There are more than 10 alternatives to RootsMagic for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Online / Web-based, Mac, Android and iPhone. The best alternative is Gramps, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like RootsMagic are WikiTree.com, MyHeritage, FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.

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Gramps
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Free • Open Source
Genealogy Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
42 alternatives to Gramps
Gramps is a Free Software Project for Genealogy, offering a professional cross-platform genealogy program, and a wiki open to all.
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Gramps Features
1. Import CSV DataGramps can import data from a CSV (Comma seperated values) file.
2. PortableGramps can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Statistics and Reports
Support for addons
Multiplatform Export
GEDCOM
WikiTree.com
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Free • Proprietary
Genealogy Tool
Online
33 alternatives to WikiTree.com
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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MyHeritage
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Freemium • Proprietary
Genealogy Tool
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
36 alternatives to MyHeritage
MyHeritage is a family-oriented social network service and genealogy website. It allows members to create their own family websites, share pictures and videos, organize family events,create family trees, and search for ancestors.
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MyHeritage Features
1. Facial RecognitionMyHeritage can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
FamilySearch.org
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Genealogy Tool
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Apple Watch
Kindle Fire
45 alternatives to FamilySearch.org
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.
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FamilySearch.org Features
Integrated Chat
Web-Based
Ancestry
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Freemium • Proprietary
Genealogy Tool
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
37 alternatives to Ancestry
Discover your family history and start your family tree. Try free and access over 7 billion genealogy records including Census, SSDI & Military records.

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Ancestris
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Free • Open Source
Genealogy Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Self-Hosted
Haiku
26 alternatives to Ancestris
Ancestris is a free software suitable for all genealogists. It is available on all operating systems.
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Ancestris Features
1. PortableAncestris can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
GEDCOM
Family Historian
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Paid • Proprietary
Genealogy Tool
Windows
30 alternatives to Family Historian
Family Historian is a family tree program offering great diagram facilities.

It was praised in particular for its ability to enter data directly from diagrams and for its multi-media capabilities.

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Ahnenblatt
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Paid • Proprietary
Genealogy Tool
Windows
Wine
29 alternatives to Ahnenblatt
Ahnenblatt is genealogy software for Windows. (Use Portable Version for Linux with Wine)
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Ahnenblatt Features
1. PortableAhnenblatt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Heredis
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Paid • Proprietary
Genealogy Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
25 alternatives to Heredis
Heredis is a full-featured genealogy software.

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Geni
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Freemium • Proprietary
Genealogy Tool
Online
31 alternatives to Geni
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.
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Geni Features
Barcoding / RFID

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