Best genealogy software
Desktop and web apps for building family trees, recording ancestors and sources, and sharing family history research.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All genealogy software
- Alternatives to RootsMagic
Desktop genealogy software for Windows and Mac with a free edition and record hints.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Family Tree Maker
Paid desktop genealogy software for Mac and Windows that syncs with Ancestry trees.
PaidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to webtrees
Free, open-source web app for building and sharing a family tree online with others.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
Our picks by need
Best for most people
RootsMagicBest for a free option
webtreesBest for open source
webtreesBest for self-hosting
webtreesBest for Mac
Family Tree MakerBest for Windows
RootsMagicCommon questions
What is the best genealogy software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading genealogy software options right now are RootsMagic, Family Tree Maker and webtrees.
Is there free genealogy software?
Yes. RootsMagic (free plan + paid) and webtrees (open source) have a free option, out of 2 free or freemium apps we track.
Which genealogy software is open source?
webtrees.