webtrees
Free, open-source web app for building and sharing a family tree online with others.
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About webtrees
webtrees is a genealogy application that runs on a web server, so several people can view and edit the same family tree from a browser. It works with standard GEDCOM files, which makes it easy to move data in from or out to desktop programs, and it offers charts, reports, maps, privacy controls for living people and an editing workflow where changes can be reviewed before they are accepted. Modules and themes extend it, and an active forum provides help. webtrees is free and open source under the GPL. You need your own web hosting with PHP and MySQL, or a specialist host that offers it, which means some technical setup and upkeep. It suits families, one-name studies and genealogy societies that want a shared online tree under their own control instead of on a commercial site.
Best for: Families and societies who want a shared online tree on their own web hosting.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free and open source
- Several people can edit one tree from a browser
- Uses standard GEDCOM, so data moves to and from desktop apps
Why people leave
- Needs your own web server with PHP and MySQL
- No record hints from commercial genealogy sites
- You are responsible for updates and backups
Top webtrees alternatives
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RootsMagic62.6Desktop program with record hints from Ancestry and FamilySearch, no server to run.
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Family Tree Maker59.6Desktop program whose tree syncs with Ancestry, which handles online sharing for you.
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webtrees: common questions
Is webtrees free?
Yes. webtrees is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is webtrees open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at fisharebest/webtrees. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does webtrees run on?
webtrees is available for Web and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to webtrees?
The highest-ranked webtrees alternatives right now are RootsMagic and Family Tree Maker. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.