OfflineTree – Local-First Family Tree Recorder

Let genealogy enthusiasts fully own their data, build and explore family trees locally

Problem

Genealogy enthusiasts want to keep family data on their own machines rather than uploading to online services, but existing tools are either cloud-first or not suitable for personal use. They need an offline, privacy-respecting app that adheres to GEDCOM standards.

Solution

Build a local-first genealogy app that stores data in GEDCOM format, runs fully offline, supports import/export, and offers intuitive family tree visualization.

Users

Genealogy hobbyists, privacy-conscious individuals, ordinary people organizing family history

MVP

Support GEDCOM 5.5.1 import/export; store all data locally; provide interactive family tree view; add/edit people and relationships; search and filter

Revenue

One-time purchase (e.g., $20-30 like macOS apps); or in-app purchase for premium features (multi-device sync, advanced reports)

Why now

Growing concern for data privacy and continued interest in genealogy; indie devs can focus on macOS or cross-platform desktop, avoiding direct competition with big genealogy sites