Always close by
Add a face, photo, or story while you are together—not weeks later at a computer.
Your family's private home
Your family is worth remembering.
Build the private family tree and memory archive that grows with every generation—together, from the phones already in your family's hands.
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Your familyThe Carter family
MCThe Carter family6 people · A place to start
JamesGrandfather
GraceGrandmother
DanielFather
EmilyAunt
MayaYou
NoahCousinStart with the people you know.
Six relatives are enough to begin.The Carter family has a place to start.
A living family archive
Made for the moments you are already together.
Banyan turns quick contributions from many relatives into one lasting place for your family.
Built by the whole family
Invite every branch. One person sponsors the tree; everyone can help it grow.
Private by default
Only the relatives you invite can see your family space. It never becomes a public tree.
How Banyan compares
Made for your family, not for strangers searching records.
Compare Banyan with Ancestry, MyHeritage and more| Banyan | Ancestry & MyHeritage | |
|---|---|---|
| Who sees your tree | Only the relatives you invite | Ancestry trees start public; MyHeritage trees can be searchable |
| What it costs | Free to start, then US$79 a year for the whole family | Paid memberships, up to US$59.99 a month on Ancestry |
| Who pays | One person. Every relative joins free. | Full access needs a paid membership |
| Ads and your data | No ads. Never sold. | Ancestry shares some data for targeted ads |
One photoand suddenly everyone remembers.
More than a family tree
Bring every generation into one family story.
Keep photographs, notes, relationships, and everyday memories together—so your family can understand where they come from and add what comes next.
Start with the people you know.
A few names and faces are enough to begin.
Return with more of the story.
Birthdays, reunions, old photographs, and remembered details give everyone a reason to add a little more.
Pass down something irreplaceable.
Your children inherit more than a chart—they inherit the people, context, and stories behind it.
Plans that make sense over time
One plan covers the whole family.
One person sponsors the tree. Every invited relative can join and contribute—no separate subscription required.
Banyan
Starter
A private place to begin building together. Free forever.
$0forever
No card required. Start with up to 12 relatives.
- Up to 12 family members
- 1 family tree
- 50 photos
- Realtime collaboration
- Invite via link or QR
Banyan
Best valueFamily
Everything most extended families need, covered by one sponsor.
$10USD per monthbilled monthly
No annual commitment.
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 250 family members
- 1,000 photos
- Printable PDF family poster
- GEDCOM export to other tree apps
Banyan
Legacy
For very large families building an archive for generations.
$20USD per monthbilled monthly
No annual commitment.
- Everything in Family
- Unlimited family members
- Unlimited photos
- Link related family trees
- Full elder controls & activity history
- Priority support
Every family starts somewhere
Start the thing your great-grandchildren will treasure.
Banyan is free to begin on the web. The iPhone and Android apps are on their way.
Coming soon toApp Store
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