A Simple Lineage Alternative With Free Sharing
In short: If you want a family tree you can build in seconds without an account, KinBranch opens straight into the editor: free to 150 people, GEDCOM import and export, a view-only interactive link relatives open without signing up, and a vector PDF free on Letter/A4. Big posters up to 36×48" are a $7.99 one-time Poster Pass; Family Plus adds photos on shared links, co-editing and 5,000 people.
How to use it
- Open the editor above — no signup.
- Import a GEDCOM or start from yourself.
- Add photos and short life stories.
- Share or print.
Why people choose KinBranch
It focuses on the three things most families need:
- Start instantly — the editor is the home page, no account.
- Share an interactive view-only link anyone can open.
- Print a clean poster PDF with the starting person and generations you choose.
Pricing in one line
Free up to 150 people · Poster Pass $7.99 once (7 days of poster sizes) · Family Plus $5.99/month or $39/year.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to start?
No. Your tree autosaves in your browser. You only pay if you want posters, photos on shared links, co-editing or more than 150 people.
Can I export my tree later?
Yes, any time, as GEDCOM 5.5.1 — free.
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