WikiTree AlternativesGenealogy Tools and other similar apps like WikiTree

WikiTree is described as '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' and is a popular Genealogy tool in the home & family category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WikiTree, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best WikiTree alternative is Gramps, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to WikiTree are MyHeritage, FamilySearch.org, Ancestry and webtrees.

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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

    Gramps VS WikiTree

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

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

    • Gramps is Free and Open SourceWikiTree is Free and Proprietary
  2. MyHeritage icon
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    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

    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 WikiTree

     
    • MyHeritage is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to WikiTree.

    • MyHeritage is Freemium and ProprietaryWikiTree is Free 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

    FamilySearch.org VS WikiTree

     
    Comments about FamilySearch.org as an Alternative to WikiTree
    Pedro Rodrigues
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    It's free and public, so you don't need to change a lot

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    • FamilySearch.org is Free Personal and ProprietaryWikiTree is Free and Proprietary
  4. Ancestry icon
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    Discover your family history and start your family tree. Try free and access over 7 billion genealogy records including Census, SSDI & Military records.

    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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  5. 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).

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • PHP
    • SQLite
    • PostgreSQL

    webtrees VS WikiTree

     
    • webtrees is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to WikiTree.

    • webtrees is Free and Open SourceWikiTree is Free and Proprietary
  6. 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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  7. 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 WikiTree

     
    • MacFamilyTree is the most popular commercial alternative to WikiTree.

    • MacFamilyTree is Paid and ProprietaryWikiTree is Free 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

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Family Tree Maker Features

    1.  GEDCOM

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    Legacy is a full-featured genealogy program that assists family historians in tracking, organizing, printing, and sharing family history. The standard edition is distributed as freeware, with no restrictions, only requiring registration on the companys web site to download the...

    29 Legacy Family Tree alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Legacy Family Tree VS WikiTree

     
  10. 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...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

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  11. GeneWeb icon
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    GeneWeb is a genealogy software program with a Web interface. It can be used off-line or in a Web environment. It uses very efficient techniques of relationship and consanguinity computing, developed in collaboration with Didier Rémy, research Director at INRIA.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

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  12. GenoPro icon
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    GenoPro is easy to use genealogy software to create family trees and genograms.

    16 GenoPro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows

    GenoPro VS WikiTree

     
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