Family Tree Software Created by Karen Richard: [email protected] **updated May 2017 Note: This is NOT a comprehensive list of family tree software. Please do check out other options in addition to those listed here. Legacy Family Tree http://legacyfamilytree.com/ Standard version: FREE Deluxe version: from $34.95, varies depending on format and bundle options: CD vs Download; if you want to include the manual and/or training CD’s Mac version not yet available, but as of May 2017 is said to be coming soon; will run with Windows for Mac Buy here: http://www.legacyfamilytreestore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1 Compare features of free vs paid version here: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/DownloadLegacy.asp Rootsmagic http://rootsmagic.com/ Rootsmagic Essential: FREE Rootsmagic (full version): from $29.95 depending on format and bundle options: CD vs Download; if you want to include the manual and/or training CD’s Runs on Mac – download only; “we are actively working on a pure native Mac version of RootsMagic.” As of 7 May 2017 the software runs on Macs with no extra downloads needed. “…RootsMagic 7 for Mac allows you to easily install and run RootsMagic on your Mac in mere minutes with almost no additional setup or configuration…does not install Windows on your Mac…runs right on your Mac, using your Mac file system…” See link for more information: http://rootsmagic.com/Mac/ There are also a few features not available in Mac version. See link for more information: http://www.rootsmagic.com/mac/FAQ/ Buy here: http://rootsmagic.com/Store/RootsMagic/ Compare features of free vs paid version here: http://rootsmagic.com/RootsMagic/Features.aspx https://www.rootsmagic.com/webinars/ Family Tree Maker http://www.mackiev.com/ftm/ No free version or trial period FTM 2014.1 for PC: $79.95 download, CD costs $10 extra; can be installed on 1 computer FTM 2014.1 for Mac: same as above Family Pack Mac or Win: $99.95; can be installed on 3 computers Buy here: https://www.mackiev.com/store_us.html Gramps https://gramps-project.org/ FREE Runs on Mac Ancestral Quest http://ancquest.com/index.htm Ancestral Quest Basics: FREE Ancestral Quest full version: from $29.95 depending on format bundle options: CD vs Download; if you want to include the manual and/or training CD’s Mac full version: from $38.95; download only Buy here: http://ancquest.com/orderonline.htm Compare features of free vs paid version here: http://ancquest.com/CompareAQVersions.htm Brother’s Keeper http://www.bkwin.org/ Free trial version- no time limit or limit in number of people in database http://brotherskeeperstore.stores.yahoo.net/ B. K. 7 full version: $45.00 Not Mac compatible but should run if using Windows for Mac Buy here: http://brotherskeeperstore.stores.yahoo.net/brotkeepforw.html Download trial version here: http://www.bkwin.org/version7.htm - scroll to bottom of page “Download Full 7.2 Program” Family Historian http://www.family-historian.co.uk/ 30 Free Trial; then must buy – from $46.50 depending on bundle options Runs on Mac if you install Windows emulator Buy here: http://www.family-historian.co.uk/store Heredis https://www.heredis.com/en/ Demo version, no time limit, some file limits: FREE Complete version for PC: $29.99 Buy here: http://shop.heredis.com/127-heredis-for-windows Complete version for Mac: $49.99 Buy here: http://shop.heredis.com/128-heredis-for-mac Bundle with both Win & Mac: $69.99 Macfamilytree http://www.syniumsoftware.com/macfamilytree Demo version - not sure if there’s a time limit MacFamilyTree 7: $59.99 MobileFamilyTree 7: $14.99 Buy here: http://www.syniumsoftware.com/ .