FamilySearch vs MyHeritage

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FamilySearch scores higher overall (4.7 vs 4.6) and is our pick for free research worldwide. Choose MyHeritage if your priority is european & jewish records.

FamilySearch Higher ratedMyHeritage
Our score★★★★☆ 4.7★★★★☆ 4.6
Best forFree research worldwideEuropean & Jewish records
PriceSee siteSee site
Free trialFree foreverUsually available
Strongest regionsWorldwideEurope, Scandinavia, Israel
Record hintsYesYes
Mobile appYesYes
Pros
  • Totally free
  • Massive worldwide collections
  • Helpful volunteer community
  • Strong non-English collections
  • Smart Matches across trees
  • Good value bundles
Cons
  • Shared tree can be edited by others
  • Some images viewable only at affiliate libraries
  • Fewer US-specific collections than Ancestry
  • Auto-renewing subscriptions
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