EmailBest Reviewed
Genealogy Software
- Best genealogy software RootsMagic 3 *Est. $30
- Best genealogy software (tie with RootsMagic) Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Deluxe *Est. $35
- Free family tree software Personal Ancestral File 5.2 *Est. $0
- Best genealogy software for Mac Reunion 9 *Est. $100
- Best genealogy software for professionals The Master Genealogist v7 Gold *Est. $60
Get info about new reports and updates
Best genealogy software (tie with RootsMagic)
- Easy to learn
- Room to grow
- A basic free version is available
- Can create books, web pages
- Guided research feature
- Lack of detail in pedigree view
We found an analysis of Legacy Family Tree 7,0 Deluxe's biggest draws and drawbacks at Family Tree Magazine along with a detailed review of version 6.0. The comparison chart and review at TopTenReviews.com is also helpful. About.com rates and compares Legacy Family Tree to other popular genealogy programs, and GenSoftReviews.com has more than 30 user reviews. The latest version of Legacy is not listed at Amazon.
Reviews say Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Deluxe is one of the best genealogical software programs for most PC users. You can download the basic Standard edition for free, and if you later want more advanced features, you can unlock them by upgrading to the Deluxe version. The Deluxe program includes Legacy Charting Deluxe software, which can create colorful wall charts. Most professional and user reviews say Legacy is as easy or difficult as you want to make it. As with most top programs, you can seamlessly import Genealogical Data Communications (GEDCOM) files, and you can create books and web pages. If you are a Mac user, reviewers give Reunion 9 (*est. $100) the best reviews.
Our Sources
This genealogy magazine doesn't rank software, but it does list pros and cons for each title. Legacy Family Tree Deluxe 7.0 is easy to use, but the editors say that "pedigree view doesn't show exact dates and places." The longer review on this website is for version 6.0.
Review: Software Guide, Rick Crume, 2009
Legacy Family Tree Deluxe 7.0 takes first place on Top Ten Reviews' comparison chart of genealogy software. The longer review says Legacy allows a great deal of customization so you can determine the level of details you want.
Review: Legacy Deluxe 7, Editors of TopTenReviews.com
3. About.com
Kimberly Powell is a professional genealogist; she ranks software based on "personal choice," putting Legacy in the third spot with the same score as the top two. She calls Legacy "intuitive" and "powerful." Note that this review is for version 6.0. Charts are now included with Legacy Family Tree Deluxe 7.0. (ConsumerSearch and About.com share a parent company but are not editorially affiliated.)
Review: Genealogy Software Roundup 2007, Kimberley and Albrecht Powell, Oct. 2007
More than 30 contributors to GenSoftReviews.com give Legacy Family Tree Deluxe 7.0 a very high overall rating. Clicking on the software title takes you to the users' comments.
Review: Legacy, Contributors to GenSoftReviews.com
Genealogy Software Runners Up:
4 picks by top review sites.
Family Tree Maker 2009 Deluxe [OLD VERSION]
 from Amazon.com New: $37.95 In Stock.
Average Customer Review:   |
||
|
|
