Twigs vs. MyHeritage: which fits your family?
MyHeritage is a genealogy platform with billions of records, DNA testing, and clever photo tools like colorization and animation. Twigs has a narrower, warmer aim: give the family you actually talk to one private, beautiful place to see itself.
At a glance
Built for
MyHeritage: Genealogy research, DNA, and photo restoration
Twigs: The living family you have today
Privacy
MyHeritage: Profiles participate in Smart Matches across member trees
Twigs: Private by default: family password, your own address, no public profiles, no ads
Price
MyHeritage: Free tier; paid annual plans for full features
Twigs: Free to start
Who keeps it current
MyHeritage: Usually one subscriber maintaining the tree
Twigs: Everyone claims their own card and tends it
How it feels
MyHeritage: A feature-rich genealogy suite
Twigs: A fluid, zoomable canvas that is lovely on a phone
| MyHeritage | Twigs | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Genealogy research, DNA, and photo restoration | The living family you have today |
| Privacy | Profiles participate in Smart Matches across member trees | Private by default: family password, your own address, no public profiles, no ads |
| Price | Free tier; paid annual plans for full features | Free to start |
| Who keeps it current | Usually one subscriber maintaining the tree | Everyone claims their own card and tends it |
| How it feels | A feature-rich genealogy suite | A fluid, zoomable canvas that is lovely on a phone |
Where MyHeritage shines
- Large record collections with strong international coverage.
- DNA testing plus photo colorization and enhancement tools.
- Smart Matches that suggest connections to other members' trees.
Where Twigs shines
- No public profiles and no match-making with strangers: your tree stays your family's.
- Moments, reactions, and shared wedding stories, not just records.
- Every relative keeps their own card current, so nothing goes stale.
- A tree that is a joy to pan and zoom on any phone, with no app to install.
The honest verdict
MyHeritage is a strong choice for research and old photos. Twigs is the place your living family will actually visit. Keep your research there and give the family Twigs.