Is there a free trial for AncestorOS?

No. AncestorOS does not offer a free trial or a free plan. All access requires a paid subscription starting at $15/month for the Hobbyist plan.

How much does AncestorOS cost?

AncestorOS offers two plans: Hobbyist at $15/month (or $12.50/month billed annually at $150/year) and Pro at $40/month (or $33/month billed annually at $396/year).

What is the difference between Hobbyist and Pro?

The Hobbyist plan ($15/month) covers all personal genealogy tools: unlimited family tree, memories, photos, DNA tracking, Ancestor Map, Fan Chart, timeline, Smart Discoveries, GEDCOM import/export, and relationship calculator. The Pro plan ($40/month) adds everything needed to run a professional genealogy practice — client management, invoicing with Stripe payments, time tracking, expense tracking, GPS-compliant research logs, Evidence Explained citations (10 record-type categories), Database Search Log, and Documents Vault.

Can I cancel my AncestorOS subscription?

Yes, you can cancel anytime. There are no long-term contracts. Your data always remains yours and can be exported in GEDCOM format.

Does AncestorOS offer annual billing?

Yes. Annual billing saves approximately 17%: Hobbyist is $150/year ($12.50/month) and Pro is $396/year ($33/month), compared to $180/year and $480/year on monthly billing.

Genealogy Software Pricing — AncestorOS

Feature comparison

Feature	Hobbyist	Pro
Tree & Research
Family tree members	Unlimited	Unlimited
Memories & stories	Unlimited	Unlimited
Timeline
Smart Discoveries	Full	Full
GEDCOM import/export
DNA Test & Match Tracking
Ancestor Map
Fan Chart
Mobile PWA (offline)
Professional Tools
Client management CRM	—
Invoicing & Stripe payments	—
Time tracking & billing	—
Expense tracking	—
Research Log (GPS-compliant)	—
Evidence Explained citations (10 categories)	—
Database Search Log	—
Documents Vault	—
Support
Support	Email	Priority + phone

QUESTIONS

Pricing FAQ

Can I switch between Hobbyist and Pro at any time?

Yes. Upgrade anytime from Settings → Subscription — access to Pro features is instant. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period. Your data is always preserved.

Is there a free trial?

We don't offer a free tier or free trial — AncestorOS is a premium platform built to be worth every dollar from day one. Both plans include everything listed, with no features hidden behind additional paywalls.

What's the difference between Hobbyist and Pro?

Hobbyist covers everything a personal researcher needs — unlimited tree, memories, photos, DNA tracking, Ancestor Map, Fan Chart, timeline, Smart Discoveries, GEDCOM tools, and relationship calculator. Pro adds a full business layer: client CRM, invoicing with Stripe, time tracking, expense tracking, Genealogical Proof Standard–compliant research logs, Evidence Explained citations (10 record-type categories), Database Search Log, Documents Vault, and priority support.

Do you offer discounts for students or genealogical societies?

We offer a 50% discount for accredited genealogy students and nonprofit genealogical societies. Contact support@ancestoros.com with proof of eligibility.

What payment methods do you accept?

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Apple Pay via Stripe. All transactions are secured and encrypted by Stripe.

Is my family data private?

Absolutely. Your genealogy data is private by default, visible only to you. We never sell or share your family data. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel anytime from Settings → Subscription. You'll retain access through the end of your paid period. Your data remains in your account and can be exported at any time.

Two plans. Full power.

Feature comparison

Pricing FAQ

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