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GENEALOGY SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
Genealogy-specific programs with plenty of options for recording what you find and creating reports.
What to consider before buying software
1) Does the software have a trial-version you can download and test-drive for free?
2) Is the format of the software user-friendly and fit your way of thinking?
3) Can the software print the kind of reports and charts you want?
4) Does the software allow you to tailor source citations to fit your needs?
5) Does the price match your budget?
6) Is there solid technical support if you have any questions or problems?
2) Is the format of the software user-friendly and fit your way of thinking?
3) Can the software print the kind of reports and charts you want?
4) Does the software allow you to tailor source citations to fit your needs?
5) Does the price match your budget?
6) Is there solid technical support if you have any questions or problems?
Below are just a sample of what is available, subject to change. Check each program's home page for more details.
Windows usersFamily Historian
http://www.family-historian.co.uk Family Tree Maker (w/b discountinued in 2016) http://www.familytreemaker.com Legacy Family Tree http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/ The Master Genealogist http://www.whollygenes.com RootsMagic http://www.rootsmagic.com/ |
Mac usersHeredis
http://www.myheredis.com/ MacMyFamilyTree http://www.syniumsoftware.com/macfamilytree/ Reunion http://www.leisterpro.com/ Online
Family Search
http://www.familysearch.org |