MyHeritage vs FamilySearch

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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.

MyHeritageFamilySearch Higher rated
Our score★★★★☆ 4.6★★★★☆ 4.7
Best forEuropean & Jewish recordsFree research worldwide
PriceSee siteSee site
Free trialUsually availableFree forever
Strongest regionsEurope, Scandinavia, IsraelWorldwide
Record hintsYesYes
Mobile appYesYes
Pros
  • Strong non-English collections
  • Smart Matches across trees
  • Good value bundles
  • Totally free
  • Massive worldwide collections
  • Helpful volunteer community
Cons
  • Fewer US-specific collections than Ancestry
  • Auto-renewing subscriptions
  • Shared tree can be edited by others
  • Some images viewable only at affiliate libraries
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