A Free Family Echo Alternative

In short: KinBranch is a free, browser-based family tree maker like Family Echo, with three differences: no email is needed to save (your tree autosaves in the browser), relatives open a view-only interactive link without an account, and you can print a vector PDF free on Letter/A4 or as a poster up to 36×48" for $7.99 once. GEDCOM import and export are included, so you can bring your Family Echo tree over in a minute.

EHElena Hartwellb. 1970
DHDaniel Hartwellb. 1968
MHMaya Hartwellb. 1996
SOSam Okaforb. 1995
LHLeo Hartwellb. 1999
LRLucia Reyesb. 1947
ARArturo Reyes1944 – 2019
JHJune Hartwellb. 1941
WHWalter Hartwell1938 – 2011
NHNora Hartwellb. 2024

How to use it

  1. Export your tree as GEDCOM from your current tool.
  2. Click Import here and choose the .ged file.
  3. Check names and photos, then share a view link.
  4. Print a PDF or poster when you're ready.

KinBranch vs Family Echo at a glance

Checked against Family Echo's public pages in November 2026:

  • Saving: KinBranch autosaves in your browser, no email; Family Echo asks for an email to save.
  • Sharing: KinBranch gives a view-only link relatives open without signing up; Family Echo shares by email invitation.
  • Printing: KinBranch exports a vector PDF (Letter/A4 free, posters with Poster Pass); Family Echo relies on browser printing.
  • Both import and export GEDCOM.

Moving your tree over

GEDCOM is the standard family tree file. Export it from Family Echo, import it here, and people, dates, places, notes and family links come across. The file is read in your browser and never uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to Family Echo without an email?

Yes. KinBranch builds and saves up to 150 people in your browser without any account or email.

Can I import my Family Echo tree?

Yes. Export GEDCOM from Family Echo and use Import here; people, dates, places, notes and relationships are kept.

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