Looking for a Commercial SaaS Alternative?
Meet Genea.app
Genealogy tool designed with privacy in mind that anyone can use to author or edit their family tree. Data is stored in the GEDCOM format and all processing is done in the browser.
See how much you could save by switching from Commercial SaaS to Genea.app
Average Commercial SaaS pricing is ~$15/user/month
5-Year Projected Savings
$0
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Commercial SaaS vs Genea.app: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Commercial SaaS Paid SaaS | Genea.app Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | Per-user pricing | Free (hosting only) |
| Data Ownership | ||
| Privacy Control | ||
| Self-Hosted Option | ||
| No Vendor Lock-in | ||
| Source Code Access | ||
| Customizable | Limited | Fully |
| Automatic Updates | Manual | |
| Managed Infrastructure | ||
| Official Support | Community |
Community activity and technical details from the Genea.app repository
License
MIT License
Open source license for commercial use
Forks
57
Community-maintained copies
Primary Languages
Why Switch from Commercial SaaS to Genea.app?
Complete Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
No Per-User Pricing
Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.
Full Customization
Access the source code and customize Genea.app to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.
No Vendor Lock-in
Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.
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