Best Family Tree Builder Alternatives
The top-ranked Family Tree Builder alternative is Ancestry (Subscription). The best free option is FamilySearch.
Family Tree Builder is MyHeritage's genealogy software for building family trees and researching ancestry. Users seek alternatives for different record databases, DNA tools, pricing, or cross-platform support.
1Ancestry
SubscriptionThe largest family history platform with billions of records and DNA testing.
2FamilySearch
FreeA free genealogy service from the LDS Church with a huge global record collection.
3Gramps
Open SourceA free, open-source genealogy program for managing family research offline.
Family Tree Maker
PaidDesktop genealogy software with syncing to Ancestry and FamilySearch.
Legacy Family Tree
FreemiumFeature-rich genealogy program for organizing and publishing family history.
RootsMagic
FreemiumPopular genealogy software with research tools and online tree syncing.
Findmypast
SubscriptionA genealogy site with strong UK and Irish records and family tree tools.
WikiTree
FreeA free, collaborative single-family-tree community for genealogists.
Ancestry Family Tree Maker (Reunion)
PaidReunion is a leading Mac genealogy app for building and charting family trees.
Ancestry.co.uk
SubscriptionUK-focused Ancestry service with regional records and tree building.
TreeView
FreemiumGenealogy software and app for building trees, synced online.
Family Tree Builder alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Family Tree Builder?
Ancestry is ranked first on this list (Subscription). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Family Tree Builder?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are FamilySearch, Gramps and WikiTree.
Which Family Tree Builder alternatives work on Mac?
Gramps, Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic and Ancestry Family Tree Maker (Reunion) run on macOS.
Which Family Tree Builder alternatives work on Linux?
Gramps run on Linux.
Are there Family Tree Builder alternatives for Android?
Yes: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Ancestry.co.uk and TreeView have Android apps.
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