Genealogy
Best Genealogy Software 2025
Build family trees and research ancestry.
1
FamilySearch
Free genealogy platform.
4.6(8,200)
Free
Family treesRecordsPhotosIndexingCentersApps
Completely free
Good records
Collaborative
Less DNA features
Mormon focus
Best for: Budget researchersVisit Site
2
Ancestry
Leading genealogy platform.
4.5(28,000)
$25/mo
Family treesDNARecordsSearchHintsThruLines
Largest database
DNA matching
Hints
Expensive
Addictive upsells
Best for: Serious genealogistsVisit Site
3
MyHeritage
Global genealogy platform.
4.4(5,800)
$13/mo
Family treesDNARecordsPhotosDeep NostalgiaSmart Matches
Good international
Deep Nostalgia
Smart matches
DNA separate
Upsells
Best for: International researchVisit Site
4
Findmypast
British and Irish genealogy.
4.3(2,200)
$10/mo
RecordsFamily treesNewspapersDNAHints1939 Register
British records
Newspapers
Unique content
UK focus
Less global
Best for: British ancestryVisit Site