Ancestry.com offers various 1-year membership plans, with prices depending on the level of access you choose. Annually, these plans range from $229.00 for U.S. Discovery to $479.00 for the comprehensive All Access membership.
Understanding the cost of an Ancestry.com subscription for a full year involves looking at their specific annual plans. Each plan is designed to cater to different research needs, providing access to varying levels of historical records and features.
Ancestry.com 1-Year Membership Pricing
Here is a breakdown of the annual costs for Ancestry.com's primary membership options:
| Membership Type | 1-Year Price |
|---|---|
| U.S. Discovery | $229.00 |
| World Explorer | $319.00 |
| All Access | $479.00 |
These prices reflect the cost for a full year of service, offering a potential saving compared to monthly subscriptions.
Understanding Each Membership
Each Ancestry.com membership tier provides different benefits:
- U.S. Discovery: This plan is ideal for those focusing on U.S.-based family history research. It grants access to a vast collection of U.S. records, including census records, birth, marriage, and death certificates, and military records.
- World Explorer: For individuals whose family history extends beyond the United States, the World Explorer membership is more suitable. It includes everything in the U.S. Discovery plan, plus access to international records and collections from over 80 countries.
- All Access: This is the most comprehensive plan, offering everything in the World Explorer membership along with access to records and resources from Ancestry's partner sites, such as newspapers.com and Fold3.com (military records). This plan provides the broadest range of tools for in-depth genealogical research.
For the most current pricing and to explore the features of each plan in detail, you can visit the official Ancestry Products page.
