Ancestry vs FamilySearch

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Ancestry scores higher overall (4.8 vs 4.7) and is our pick for us, uk, canada & australia. Choose FamilySearch if your priority is free research worldwide.

Ancestry Higher ratedFamilySearch
Our score★★★★★ 4.8★★★★☆ 4.7
Best forUS, UK, Canada & AustraliaFree research worldwide
PriceSee siteSee site
Free trialUsually availableFree forever
Strongest regionsUS, UK, Canada, AustraliaWorldwide
Record hintsYesYes
Mobile appYesYes
Pros
  • Unmatched record volume
  • Excellent hint system
  • Large community of public trees
  • Totally free
  • Massive worldwide collections
  • Helpful volunteer community
Cons
  • Premium price for international access
  • Public trees vary in accuracy
  • Shared tree can be edited by others
  • Some images viewable only at affiliate libraries
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