Is GEDmatch free?

Is GEDmatch free?

GEDmatch accounts are free of charge and this includes many basic genealogy tools, which are sufficient for most users. If you wish to use more advanced tools, you can upgrade to a Tier 1 membership at a rate of $15 for one month, $10/month for a monthly recurring membership, or $100 for an entire year (you would get two months for free in this instance).


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