Modern Genealogy
What Makes BranchSmith Different
Built for genealogists who want control and clarity.
Focus Families
Zoom into the part of your tree that matters. Analyze one lineage without losing the whole picture—from global tree to precise family focus in one click.
Modern Workflow
No more desktop-software clunkiness. Real-time browsing, instant filtering, and collaboration-ready data, all in your browser.
GEDCOM Native
Upload your GEDCOM, keep your data. No vendor lock-in—your files remain yours, ready for export or exploration.
Rapid Innovation
New features monthly. BranchSmith evolves with your needs because we're agile enough to listen and ship updates fast.
Try It Now
Three Ways to Start
Choose the path that fits you: sample trees, quick guest upload, or a free registered account.
Sample Trees
Sample Trees
Browse curated datasets with a limited number of views. Great for seeing how BranchSmith works before loading your own data.
Upload a GEDCOM
Upload a GEDCOM
Continue as a guest and upload a GEDCOM. Open your tree immediately with core explorer views.
Register for a Free Account
Register for a Free Account
Sign up to open your local files and get access to additional views and tools.
Tier Comparison
Access Levels
Simple access model: Guest and Toolkit Pack are standard options, while the final three tiers are Patreon Friend options.
| Tier | Fee Plan | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | Free | Upload GEDCOM locally (size capped), basic views (Tree, Surnames, Directory), limited exports, session-only (no save) |
| Toolkit Pack | $15 one-time | Unlock core tools permanently: unlimited local GEDCOM processing, Timeline view, basic validation and cleanup tools, no subscription required |
| Researcher (Patreon Friend) | $5/month | Everything in Toolkit Pack, plus faster processing, no file limits, advanced views (Timeline, Focus), and early feature access |
| Archivist (Patreon Friend) | $10/month | Everything in Researcher, plus advanced tools (Diff, Duplicate Detection, Conflict Analyzer), experimental features, and priority updates |
| Genealogist (Patreon Friend) | $15/month | Everything in Archivist, plus hosted GEDCOM storage, version history, multi-tree comparison, sharing, and customization options |
Focus Lenses
How Focus Works
Focus can be represented in multiple lenses so users can move from quick surname picks to relationship-aware signals over time.
| Lens | What It Tracks | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Per Surname | User-selected surnames of interest | Fast filtering and targeted browsing |
| Close Contact | Near relationships around the selected person or line | Prioritize immediate review clusters and likely duplicates |
| Distant Point of Interest | Remote branches, detached clusters, or long-range anchors | Explore preservation, pruning, and migration patterns |
Ready to Explore?
Open BranchSmith Explorer and start analyzing your family tree right now.
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