Modern Genealogy Software, In Your Browser, Free
Skip the downloads, the licence keys and the annual fees. Family Tree Simple is genealogy software for the cloud era.
Traditional genealogy software was built when computers stayed on a desk. Family Tree Simple gives you the same depth of features in a tool that's instantly accessible from any device, with collaboration built in.
Built for Serious Genealogists & Beginners Alike
Track births, deaths, locations and relationships with precision. Handle complex blended families, divorces, remarriages and adoptions. Filter and sort thousands of members in a fast spreadsheet view.
Collaborate With Your Family in Real Time
Invite relatives with granular permissions: read-only, add-only or admin. Cousins on the other side of the world can contribute their branch without overwriting yours.
Standards-Based, Future-Proof
GEDCOM 5.5.1 import and export means your work is never trapped. Migrate in or out at any time.
Tools for your family history
- No installation, runs in any modern browser
- Real-time collaborative editing
- Granular role-based permissions
- GEDCOM in/out and JSON backups
- Free forever, with no member cap
Frequently asked questions
Is browser-based software reliable for serious genealogy?
Yes. Modern web technology handles trees with thousands of members smoothly and reliably, with the bonus of automatic backups.
Can multiple people edit the same tree?
Yes, with role-based access control, so you decide who can view, add and modify.
What about backups?
Your tree is auto-saved. You can also export GEDCOM or JSON snapshots whenever you like.