MyHeritage
MyHeritage is a leading platform for family history research, DNA testing, and discovering connections to ancestors and relatives worldwide.
Price: Freemium
Description
MyHeritage is a comprehensive online service dedicated to genealogy and genetic ancestry. It allows users to build family trees, explore historical records (birth, marriage, death certificates, census records), and connect with distant relatives through its vast database of user-submitted family trees and DNA test results. While primarily a data and community platform, MyHeritage leverages AI and machine learning for features like "Deep Nostalgia" (animating old photos), "AI Time Machine" (generating AI portraits of yourself in historical eras), and "Photo Enhancer" (restoring old photos), enhancing the user's journey through their family past. It targets individuals interested in tracing their family roots, discovering their ethnic origins, and preserving their family history. MyHeritage stands out with its powerful matching technologies, extensive global record collection, and innovative AI-powered photo tools that bring historical photos to life, offering a unique blend of scientific and emotional discovery.
How to Use
1.Create an account and start building your family tree online.
2.Upload photos or add details about your known relatives.
3.Explore "Smart Matches" and "Record Matches" suggested by the platform to expand your tree.
4.Consider taking a MyHeritage DNA test to discover ethnic origins and find new relatives.
5.Use AI features like Deep Nostalgia or Photo Enhancer on your family photos.
Use Cases
Genealogy researchFamily tree buildingDNA ancestry testingDiscovering relativesRestoring old photosAnimating old photosHistorical record searchingPreserving family history
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extensive global historical record database.
- Advanced matching technology for family tree and DNA connections.
- Innovative AI tools for photo enhancement and animation.
- User-friendly interface for building family trees.
- Large and active community for collaboration.
Cons
- Full access to records and advanced features requires a paid subscription.
- DNA test kits are an additional cost.
- Accuracy of AI photo features can vary.
Pricing
Free Plan: Limited family tree size (up to 250 people), basic record matches
Premium Plan: $129/year (often discounted initially)
Includes unlimited family tree size, Smart Matches, faster support
PremiumPlus Plan: $209/year (often discounted initially)
Includes all Premium features, plus Instant Discoveries, family site access, priority support
Data Plan: $139/year (often discounted initially)
Includes access to 20 billion historical records, Record Matches, Smart Matches
Complete Plan: $299/year (often discounted initially)
Includes all PremiumPlus and Data Plan features, plus DNA features (not the kit itself), priority customer support
DNA Kits: $79-$99 (one-time purchase for the kit itself), plus shipping
Analysis is included
Free Trial: 14-day free trial available for Premium and Complete plans
Refund Policy: 30-day money-back guarantee for subscriptions
DNA kits can be returned unopened for a refund within 30 days.
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