Family Tree Maker alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Family Tree Maker: no free edition, and most useful only if you also use Ancestry. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Family Tree Maker, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. RootsMagic currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Family Tree Maker alternative for most people
RootsMagicHas a free edition and imports Family Tree Maker files directly, with hints from more record sites.
Best Family Tree Maker alternative for a free option
webtreesFree self-hosted web app for collaborating on a tree without an Ancestry subscription.
Best Family Tree Maker alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RootsMagicHas a free edition and imports Family Tree Maker files directly, with hints from more record sites.
Best Family Tree Maker alternative for open source
webtreesFree self-hosted web app for collaborating on a tree without an Ancestry subscription.
Best Family Tree Maker alternative for self-hosting
webtreesFree self-hosted web app for collaborating on a tree without an Ancestry subscription.
Best Family Tree Maker alternative for Mac
RootsMagicHas a free edition and imports Family Tree Maker files directly, with hints from more record sites.
Best Family Tree Maker alternative for Windows
RootsMagicHas a free edition and imports Family Tree Maker files directly, with hints from more record sites.
Best Family Tree Maker alternative for working in the browser
webtreesFree self-hosted web app for collaborating on a tree without an Ancestry subscription.
Family Tree Maker alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Family Tree Maker?
RootsMagic ranks first right now. Has a free edition and imports Family Tree Maker files directly, with hints from more record sites.
Is there a free alternative to Family Tree Maker?
Yes. RootsMagic (free plan + paid) and webtrees (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Family Tree Maker?
Yes: webtrees. webtrees can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Family Tree Maker?
The complaints we hear most: no free edition; most useful only if you also use Ancestry; no Linux version.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Family Tree Maker, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.