Looking for the Best Genealogy Sites?

The following genealogy sites are subscription-based services, except for pay-per-view ScotlandsPeople.  Joining one or more of these will take your genealogical research to the next level. You will gain access to an incredible number of digitised records. As a result, your family tree will be richer and more credible. The potential of these sites can truly open up your family heritage. 
   
Most offer different packages and subscription periods. Generally speaking, you can choose to pay on a monthly, six-month or annual basis. The longer the chosen period, the lower the overall daily rate. All offer a 7 or 14-day free trial, so you can get a taster before you fully subscribe.

Note: If military-based genealogy is your sole interest go to Military Service Records. 

Ancestry (14-day free trial available)

• Ancestry is the market leader, holding the 'world's largest online collection of family records'. There are over 33,242 collections, encompassing over 4.5 million images (2023). 
• 1 or 6 month packages available.
• £10.99-£29.99 (Monthly)
  £54.99-£149 (6 Months)
  Prices as of Jan. 2024.
  Note: Ancestry hold a dominant position in the field of Ancestry DNA Testing. 
  

Findmypast (7-day free trial available)

• Findmypast is advertised as 'The home of British and Irish family history'.
• 1, 3 or 12 month packages available.
• £10.99-£19.49 (1 month package)
  £12.83-£19.99 (per month for 3 month package)
  £11.25-£16.67 (per month for 12 month package)
  Prices as of Jan. 2024.   
  Note: Until at least 2025 it will remain the only site where you can access the 1921 census for England and Wales - it is available through their 'Premium' package (3 or 12 months) or via micro-payments on other packages.  
  
  

The Genealogist (7-day free trial available)

• The Genealogist features mainly UK Records.
• Starter, Gold (both 3, 6 or 12 months) or Diamond (12 month only) packages.
  
• £14.95 for Starter or £38.95 for Gold (3 months)
  £28.95 for Starter or £58.95 for Gold (6 months)
  £54.95 for Starter, £89.05 for Gold or £124.95 for Diamond (12 months)
  Prices as of Jan. 2024.
  
  

Genesreunited (14-day free trial available)

• Genesreunited offer standard (1, 6 or 12 months) or Platinum (1 or 12 months) packages.
• £4.95 for Standard or £19.95 for Platinum (1-month plan)
  £2.50 for Standard (per month for 6-month plan) 
  £1.67 for Standard (per month for 12-month plan) or £19.95 for Platinum (per month for 12-month plan)
  Prices as of Jan. 2024.
  
  

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