webtrees alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave webtrees: needs your own web server with PHP and MySQL, and no record hints from commercial genealogy sites. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces webtrees, 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 webtrees alternative for most people
RootsMagicDesktop program with record hints from Ancestry and FamilySearch, no server to run.
Best webtrees alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RootsMagicDesktop program with record hints from Ancestry and FamilySearch, no server to run.
Best webtrees alternative for Mac
Family Tree MakerDesktop program whose tree syncs with Ancestry, which handles online sharing for you.
Best webtrees alternative for Windows
RootsMagicDesktop program with record hints from Ancestry and FamilySearch, no server to run.
webtrees alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to webtrees?
RootsMagic ranks first right now. Desktop program with record hints from Ancestry and FamilySearch, no server to run.
Is there a free alternative to webtrees?
Yes. RootsMagic (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to webtrees?
None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from webtrees?
The complaints we hear most: needs your own web server with PHP and MySQL; no record hints from commercial genealogy sites; you are responsible for updates and backups.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces webtrees, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.