RootsMagic alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave RootsMagic: major new versions are paid upgrades, and no Linux version. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces RootsMagic, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Family Tree Maker currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best RootsMagic alternative for most people
Family Tree MakerPaid desktop program with full two-way sync to an Ancestry online tree.
Best RootsMagic alternative for a free option
webtreesFree self-hosted web app, better for building a tree together with relatives online.
Best RootsMagic alternative for open source
webtreesFree self-hosted web app, better for building a tree together with relatives online.
Best RootsMagic alternative for self-hosting
webtreesFree self-hosted web app, better for building a tree together with relatives online.
Best RootsMagic alternative for Mac
Family Tree MakerPaid desktop program with full two-way sync to an Ancestry online tree.
Best RootsMagic alternative for Windows
Family Tree MakerPaid desktop program with full two-way sync to an Ancestry online tree.
Best RootsMagic alternative for working in the browser
webtreesFree self-hosted web app, better for building a tree together with relatives online.
RootsMagic alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to RootsMagic?
Family Tree Maker ranks first right now. Paid desktop program with full two-way sync to an Ancestry online tree.
Is there a free alternative to RootsMagic?
Yes. webtrees (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to RootsMagic?
Yes: webtrees. webtrees can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from RootsMagic?
The complaints we hear most: major new versions are paid upgrades; no Linux version; closed source, so your workflow depends on one vendor.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces RootsMagic, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.