Genealogy Hosted

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Open-source self-hosted genealogy tool for secure family tree management

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Overview

A privacy-first genealogy platform designed for self-hosting, letting you store and organize your family’s history data locally. Features include interactive tree visualizations (ancestor, descendant, fan charts), GEDCOM import/export for compatibility with desktop tools like Gramps, media attachment (photos, birth certificates), event tracking (births, marriages, deaths), and user access controls. Deploy via Docker for quick setup, or manually with a web server and database. Keep your sensitive family data under full control, no third-party access or subscription fees required.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE 

version: '3'
services:
  genealogy_hosted:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: genealogy-hosted
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

  • GEDCOM Import/Export for cross-tool compatibility
  • Interactive family tree visualizations (ancestor, fan charts)
  • Media library for attaching photos and documents to profiles/events

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Genealogy Hosted hard to install?

It’s relatively easy using Docker Compose—pull the image, configure environment variables (database settings), and run the container. Non-Docker users need to set up a web server (Nginx), Python environment, and database (PostgreSQL/SQLite), which requires basic server skills.

? Is it a good alternative to Ancestry.com?

Yes, if you prioritize data privacy and control. Unlike Ancestry, your data stays on your server with no monthly fees. However, it lacks Ancestry’s DNA matching and large public database features.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! Genealogy Hosted is open-source under the GPLv3 license—use, modify, and distribute it without any cost.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source
Category Genealogy
Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

  • ⊕ Data privacy and full control over family records
  • ⊕ No recurring subscription fees
  • ⊕ Compatible with standard genealogy formats

Cons

  • ⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for setup
  • ⊖ Lacks DNA matching features of SaaS alternatives
  • ⊖ Limited public database integration

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