FamilyCodex is a self-hosted family tree platform that lets you preserve your family history on your own server. Unlike cloud services, your data stays completely under your control.
No! While installation requires basic web hosting, the interface is designed to be user-friendly for everyone. Our installation wizard guides you through setup.
Yes! Since FamilyCodex is self-hosted on YOUR server, your family data never leaves your control. We never access or store your personal information.
Free tier includes up to 500 individuals, 100MB storage, and 3 users. Pro tier offers unlimited individuals, 10GB storage, unlimited users, plus premium features like GEDCOM export, AI biographies, and advanced analytics.
Yes! Start with the Free tier and upgrade to Pro anytime. Your data is preserved when upgrading.
Each license covers one installation on one domain. Pro licenses are billed annually at $49/year.
PHP 8.1+ and a web server (Apache/Nginx). All data is stored in JSON files - no database required. Most shared hosting providers support these requirements.
Yes! FamilyCodex supports GEDCOM 7.0 format, the industry standard for genealogy data exchange.
All data is stored in JSON files in the data/ directory. Simply backup this folder regularly using your hosting control panel or FTP.
Pro users get AI-powered biography generation, document analysis, name analysis, and place standardization to enhance their family tree data.
Yes! You can mark individuals as public/private and control which parts of your tree are visible to non-logged-in visitors.
FamilyCodex is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works great on mobile browsers and can be installed to your home screen for an app-like experience.