Question

Which is the most user-friendly geneaology software that is compatible with GEDCOM (besides Family Historian)?

Answer 1

You'll get a variety of answers here, I'm sure, as most people have a personal preference.  I think that RootsMagic is the most user-friendly one out there.  They also have a free version that you can download and try out.

http://www.rootsmagic.com/

Answer 2

I've been using Family Tree Maker for several years.  It works good.

Answer 3

I would say Gramps, it's free, open source and cross platform. I have used it for over 10 years with no problems.

User friendly usually relies on user ability to some extent but I think every piece of genealogy can use gedcom though most prefer something less limiting for transfers between users.

Answer 4

I use MacFamilyTree 8. When I got a MAC it was quite a struggle at first to find the right software, The only problem I found was I had to split the family into two different databases. I've been researching since the early 1970s so I have a massive family tree.

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Comments

I've been using MacFamilyTree for many years but have stuck to 7 as I hate the interface in v8. I tried it today again and it crashed twice whereas 7 is very stable. I've got over 72,000 people in my tree and 7 handles that well.

Answer 5

Legacy Family Tree - I have been using it since 2001.

There is a standard full version available for free download, and you pay less than $30 to unlock the bells and whistles for the deluxe.

https://legacyfamilytree.com/

Answer 6

And I have used Reunion on a Mac.