Ancestris
About
Ancestris is a powerful, free, and open-source genealogy software developed in France. Specializing in creating genograms and family trees, it supports heritage research and is fully compatible with GEDCOM files. The Java-based application is portable and offers features allowing users to suggest and vote on new functionalities. It is available across a broad spectrum of platforms including Mac, Windows (requiring Java 17 or newer), Linux, BSD, Haiku, and can be self-hosted. While praised by users for being superior to other genealogy programs like Gramps, it has faced scrutiny regarding potentially fake testimonials on its website, though its open-source nature allows for transparency and inspection of its code.
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Mixed
Pros
Intuitive GUI, tree views
Comprehensive feature set
Efficient GEDCOM import
Duplicate person management
Fast performance
Responsive community support
Automatic error correction
Free, unlimited usage
Cons
Steep learning curve
Non-intuitive data entry
Automatic surname formatting
Clunky interface elements
Limited source management
Fake testimonials
Lack of video tutorials
GEDCOM import challenges
Key Themes
Genealogy data management
User interface and usability
Learning curve
Community support
Feature completeness
Data entry and formatting