Best MyHeritage Alternatives
The top-ranked MyHeritage alternative is Ancestry (Subscription). The best free option is FamilySearch.
MyHeritage is a genealogy platform with family trees, historical records, and DNA testing. People seek alternatives for larger record sets, different DNA databases, lower cost, or better privacy.
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.
323andMe
PaidA DNA testing service focused on ancestry composition and health reports.
AncestryDNA
PaidAncestry's DNA test connecting you to ethnicity estimates and relatives.
Findmypast
SubscriptionA genealogy site with strong UK and Irish records and family tree tools.
FamilyTreeDNA
PaidA DNA testing company offering Y-DNA, mtDNA, and autosomal tests.
Living DNA
PaidA DNA testing service with detailed regional ancestry breakdowns.
WikiTree
FreeA free, collaborative single-family-tree community for genealogists.
Gramps
Open SourceA free, open-source genealogy program for managing family research offline.
GEDmatch
FreemiumA free platform to compare DNA data uploaded from various testing services.
Archives
SubscriptionA genealogy site with billions of historical records for family research.
MyHeritage alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to MyHeritage?
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 MyHeritage?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are FamilySearch, WikiTree and Gramps.
Which MyHeritage alternatives work on Mac?
Gramps run on macOS.
Which MyHeritage alternatives work on Linux?
Gramps run on Linux.
Are there MyHeritage alternatives for Android?
Yes: Ancestry, FamilySearch, 23andMe and AncestryDNA have Android apps.
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