A free family tree maker with no subscription trap
FamBranch is a free family tree maker: you can build, customize, share and collaborate on a family tree at no cost. There is no subscription — premium animated templates are a one-time upgrade only if you want them.
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FamBranch is free to build and share a family tree — no subscription and no credit card to start. Unlike record databases that lock features behind monthly fees, FamBranch keeps creating, collaborating and sharing free, with optional one-time premium designs.
What you get for free
Free means free: build multiple trees, add unlimited relatives, drop in photos and stories, invite family to co-edit, and publish a public share link — without paying a cent. Most tools gate sharing or photos behind a subscription; FamBranch doesn't.
- ✦Unlimited members and multiple trees
- ✦Photos, dates and stories on everyone
- ✦Real-time collaboration and email invites
- ✦Public share links
Why 'free' beats a subscription for most families
Genealogy subscriptions make sense if you're researching records. But if you simply want to build a beautiful family tree and share it, a subscription is money you don't need to spend. FamBranch is designed for exactly that: a free, gorgeous, shareable tree.
Upgrade once, never rented
When you want a showpiece for a reunion or gift, unlock premium animated templates with a single one-time purchase. No recurring charges, ever. See how we compare on our MyHeritage alternative and Ancestry alternative pages.
Create your free family tree now
Join families preserving their story on FamBranch — free to start.
Start Your Free TreeFrequently asked questions
Is FamBranch really free?
Yes. Building, customizing, collaborating on and sharing a family tree is free with no subscription. Only optional premium animated templates cost anything, as a one-time upgrade.
What's the catch with the free plan?
There isn't one. You can add unlimited relatives, photos and share links for free. Premium designs are optional and paid once — never a recurring fee.
Is FamBranch a good free family tree maker for 2026?
It's built for people who want a beautiful, shareable tree without a subscription — combining free collaboration, photo support and premium designs that most free tools lack.