Family history Archives

12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Family History Software

This article highlights the best genealogy software that runs under Linux.

Genealogy is a Laravel-based family tree application with team permissions, event timelines, media uploads, backups and GEDCOM support.

Ancestris manages family histories with GEDCOM editing, relationship trees, maps, chronological views, place tools and detailed reports.

GEDKeeper is a genealogical database for managing family records, creating pedigree charts, exploring maps and adding media and scripts.

Gramps is a genealogy application for recording family histories, organising sources, exploring relationships and producing family trees.

HuMo-gen publishes searchable family histories with interactive trees, relationship charts, source citations, GEDCOM and detailed reports.

webtrees is a collaborative genealogy platform with family trees, privacy permissions, multimedia, GEDCOM exchange and research reports.

GeneWeb manages large genealogical databases with an editable web interface, advanced relationship calculations and GEDCOM exchange.

GeneoTree publishes GEDCOM family histories with interactive trees, geographic maps, consanguinity analysis and printable PDF reports.

PhpGedView is a web-based genealogy program which allows users to view and edit their genealogy on a website.

GenealogyJ is a full-featured viewer and editor for genealogic data, suitable for the hobbyist, family historian and genealogy researcher.

LifeLines is a genealogy program to help with family history research. It maintains genealogical records in a database.

The Linux at Home feature continues with a great pastime – researching your family tree.