FamilySearch vs Ancestry

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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.

FamilySearchAncestry Higher rated
Our score★★★★☆ 4.7★★★★★ 4.8
Best forFree research worldwideUS, UK, Canada & Australia
PriceSee siteSee site
Free trialFree foreverUsually available
Strongest regionsWorldwideUS, UK, Canada, Australia
Record hintsYesYes
Mobile appYesYes
Pros
  • Totally free
  • Massive worldwide collections
  • Helpful volunteer community
  • Unmatched record volume
  • Excellent hint system
  • Large community of public trees
Cons
  • Shared tree can be edited by others
  • Some images viewable only at affiliate libraries
  • Premium price for international access
  • Public trees vary in accuracy
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