GENEALOGY FOR EVERYONE

Uncover Your
Family's Story

The complete platform for exploring, documenting, and sharing your family history — from passionate hobbyists to professional researchers.

From $15/month Works offline Cancel anytime

Built for Every Kind of Researcher

Whether you're tracing your roots for the first time or running a professional genealogy practice, AncestorOS has the tools for you.

For Everyone
Everything you need to explore, document, and preserve your family history.
  • Build Your Family Tree

    Connect generations visually with an intuitive tree builder. Add photos, dates, and relationships with ease.

  • Capture Memories

    Preserve stories, recipes, letters, and traditions before they're lost to time. Rich media attachments supported.

  • Interactive Timeline

    See your family's journey layered against world history — migrations, wars, milestones, and more.

  • Smart Discoveries

    Hints and record matches surfaced automatically so you spend less time searching and more time discovering.

For Professionals PRO
Includes all Hobbyist features, plus powerful business tools to run your genealogy practice.
  • Client Management CRM

    Track clients, project scope, deliverables, and communication history — all in one place.

  • One-Click Time Tracking

    Start and stop timers per client and project. Time entries attach directly to invoices automatically.

  • Professional Invoicing

    Generate beautiful invoices and accept Stripe payments. Auto-calculated from your tracked time entries.

  • Research Log (GPS + Offline)

    Log research sessions with GPS coordinates and timestamps — works anywhere, syncs when online.

  • Evidence Explained Citations

    50+ citation templates based on Elizabeth Shown Mills' Evidence Explained methodology.

Works in the Field,
Offline.

At a courthouse, archive, or cemetery with no signal? AncestorOS keeps working. Every research log entry is captured locally and syncs automatically when you're back online.

  • GPS coordinates captured automatically at each source
  • Offline-first — no internet required in the field
  • Auto-syncs when connection is restored
  • Attach photos of documents and headstones
  • Link entries directly to family tree members
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New Research Log Entry OFFLINE
Salt Lake City FHL — Microfilm
1880 US Federal Census, UT
Locate Brigham Hartley b.1842
40.7608° N, 111.8910° W — Auto-captured

Two Plans. Everything Included.

No free tier. No hidden limits. Pick the plan that fits your research and get full access from day one.

Hobbyist
Family Historian
Everything you need to explore your roots.
$15/month
or $12.50/month billed annually
  • Unlimited family tree members
  • Memory capture (stories, photos, recipes)
  • Interactive timeline
  • Smart discovery hints
  • Mobile PWA (offline-capable)
  • GEDCOM import/export
  • 10 GB document storage
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HOW WE COMPARE

See how AncestorOS stacks up

We're not here to replace the platforms you already use. We're here to give you better tools for managing and documenting your own research.

AncestorOS vs Ancestry

Ancestry has records. AncestorOS has professional tools. See a full side-by-side comparison.

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AncestorOS vs MyHeritage

MyHeritage focuses on AI photo tools. AncestorOS focuses on serious research management.

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AncestorOS vs FamilySearch

FamilySearch is free and has massive records. AncestorOS is private, powerful, and professional.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

What is AncestorOS?
AncestorOS is genealogy software built for both family historians and professional genealogists. It combines a full family tree builder, media preservation, DNA tools, and research management with a complete business suite — including client management, invoicing, time tracking, and reporting — all in one platform.
How much does AncestorOS cost?
AncestorOS offers two plans: Hobbyist at $15/month (or $12.50/month billed annually at $150/year) for personal researchers, and Pro at $40/month (or $33/month billed annually at $396/year) for professional genealogists. See full details on the pricing page.
Is there a free plan or free trial?
No. AncestorOS is a premium paid platform with no free tier and no free trial. All plans require a subscription starting at $15/month. You can cancel anytime — your data always remains yours.
How is AncestorOS different from Ancestry.com or FamilySearch?
Ancestry.com and FamilySearch focus on record databases and hints. AncestorOS is a research and practice management platform — it's where you organize your own findings, preserve family memories, and (on Pro) run a professional genealogy business with clients, invoices, and time tracking. Many researchers use AncestorOS alongside record databases.
Does AncestorOS work offline?
Yes. AncestorOS is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works offline. Your data is cached locally so you can continue working in the field, at archives, or anywhere without an internet connection. Changes sync automatically when you reconnect.
Who built AncestorOS?
AncestorOS was designed in consultation with professional genealogists, including credentialed researchers, to ensure it meets real-world research standards — not just hobbyist use cases. The platform supports Evidence Explained–style source citation, research exhaustion tracking, and professional client workflows.

Ready to discover your roots?

Built for families and professional researchers who want better tools for preserving and exploring their heritage.