Data entry was seamless and required the fewest mouse clicks of all the tested software. Largely because of its modeless interface, Family Tree Maker allowed me to complete the task in just under five minutes total. I tested for this by timing how long it took me to enter the information of 10 individuals. The software received an A+ for data entry efficiency. Even if you do lose your place, an index of all the names appears in a module to the left, making it easy to find your way back to the initial person you were working on. The interface design is almost completely modeless – few features require opening new windows – making it nearly impossible to get lost in the program. The design is clean and modern but never gets overwhelming. Only Family Historian received a similar grade. Navigating the interface earned Family Tree Maker an A+ for ease of use. The individual information in the genealogy records, including the pedigree relationships, was very accurate, but in several instances media files (photos and text) were attached to the incorrect individual or missing altogether. Issues with the media files led to the low A grade. In these tests, I imported four GEDCOM files and evaluated the accuracy of the imported information, including the attached media files. While it didn’t come out on top, because of some missing features and some small issues with GEDCOM accuracy, it is still among the best options available for expert genealogists as well as beginners.įamily Tree Maker received an A– on the GEDCOM tests. Family Tree Maker comes as close to pulling it off as any program I’ve reviewed, receiving no grades below an A– in testing. The best family tree builders keep a lot of balls in the air: ease of use, data management, powerful research tools, high-quality charting and scrapbooking.
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