Best self-hosted Genealogy apps

Genealogy software used to record, organize, and publish genealogical data.

5 open source Genealogy tools you host on your own server — with full control of your data and no per-user cost.

webtrees

★ 776

Webtrees is the web's leading online collaborative genealogy application.

Genealogy GPL-3.0

GeneWeb

★ 380

Genealogy software that can be used offline or as a Web service.

Genealogy GPL-2.0

Genealogy

★ 346

Record family members and their relationships and build a family tree.

Genealogy MIT

Genea.app

★ 269

Genealogy tool designed with privacy in mind that anyone can use to author or edit their family tree. Data is stored in the GEDCOM format and all processing is done in the browser.

Genealogy MIT

Gramps Web

★ 208

Web app for collaborative genealogy, based on and interoperable with Gramps, the open source genealogy desktop application.

Genealogy AGPL-3.0

Frequently asked questions

What are the best self-hosted Genealogy tools?

Among the 5 options, the most popular include webtrees, GeneWeb, Genealogy. Compare license, platform and popularity in the list below.

Is there a free open source alternative for Genealogy?

Yes — all 5 tools on this page are open source and you run them on your own server, with no monthly fee.

Where can I host a Genealogy app?

On a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS from ~€4/mo. See the suggestions on this page.