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Software review: Legacy Family Tree
Legacy Family Tree is a popular choice among genealogists, offering powerful tools to build, manage and explore your family tree. In this review, genealogist, author and presenter Wayne Sheapheard takes a look at the software's key features and whether it’s the right fit for your research needs.
Software review: RootsMagic
Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or just starting your family tree, choosing the right family history software can make all the difference. In this detailed review, professional genealogist Claire Bradley explores what RootsMagic offers, how it performs, and how it compares to other software available to genealogists.
Your guide to family tree software
"Select a poor piece of family tree software and you may rue your choice for years to come, get the right package for you and you'll be able to use it, ably and happily, for years," advises professional genealogist Phil Isherwood. So how do you choose the right software for your family history? Which programs are available and what are the benefits of each? We take a look in this in-depth collection of guides to family tree software.