Easy to use right out of the box, but with an extensive list of features.

Best Genealogy Software (Windows)

It's easy to carry all of your research with you, including photos, notes, sources, and to-do lists

Best Online Genealogy Tool or Mobile App

A solid blend of powerful features wrapped up in a user-friendly interface.

One of the best tools on the market for setting up and managing your sources.

Over the past 10 years, RootsMagic has proved to be a leading light in the genealogy software market and this latest version continues the trend.

Overall, a value-for-money, truly top-notch piece of kit still holding its head up high in a competitive market.

There's no better genealogy package for the money.

Top Rated Genealogy Software 2009 - 2018

RootsMagic has one of the most user-friendly interfaces.

32/40 (Top Score) in a Family History Software Group Test

Roots Magic won't leave you disappointed - it's still the top of the genealogy tree

RootsMagic combines easy data entry with a very wide selection of reports and projects. It crams large amounts of information on the screen without ever losing its clarity. RootsMagic offers the most comprehensive printing options in the group test.

One of the best family history programs around has certainly got alot better.

The new version is packed with new features… it continues to build on strong foundations.

All the key facts are laid out in a series of easy to understand tabs. With a user-friendly interface, it boasts a wonderfully friendly approach, and throws in enough powerful features to make it a real contender – it's not hard to see why it's critically acclaimed by many.

RootsMagic has a nice feel to it. The screen displays are crisp and uncluttered, navigation is easy, most features are intuitive… and there are enough charts, lists, reports and other facilities to satisfy any serious genealogist.

Intuitive and simple to use, I can see why it is so popular. I found it incredibly easy to install and was swiftly inputting my family tree details

Newbies include media tags, timelines, county checker and research manager, all very useful

RootsMagic now supports direct import from any version of Family Tree Maker, while even Family Tree Maker itself does not.

RootsMagic did right in 2016, and remains the genealogy application to beat.

Throughout 2012 RootsMagic remained unchallenged and [in 2013] continued to lead by example.

The RootsMagic app gives vendors of other genealogy viewers a run for their money.

RootsMagic is bristling with new features, major and minor, matching or exceeding its mainstream competition. Its versatile reporting and publishing are better than many. RootsMagic To-Go is a milestone in portability.