If you're looking for top-of-the-line genealogy software at a very competitive price, look no further. Legacy Family Tree is one of the best genealogy software products you can buy, but it won't cost you an arm and a leg.

• Use Microsoft Virtual Earth to Map Your Family's History
• New Templates

We were very impressed with the wide range of features including options like Microsoft Virtual Earth mapping, customization templates and advanced reporting tools. The only downside is the fact that it might take novice users some time before they are able to master the program effectively enough to make use of it.

Of course, pricing is another factor to consider. There are cheaper genealogy products on the market, but Legacy family Tree does offer discounted pricing options so you can order the version that fits your needs and your budget without having to resort to a cheap featureless genealogy software clone. They earn 5.5 Stars!

If you're looking for affordable genealogy software that's easy to use, then RootsMagic is going to be right up your alley. The interface is very user-friendly and the application is a breeze to navigate.

• Make Sharable CDs
• Free Trial Offer

RootsMagic was designed with the average user in mind. While you won't find advanced genealogy tools like genograms, you will find user-friendly features such as the web page creation and sourcing tools as well as the ability to have your family tree professional printed.

Pricing was also a plus, as the software came in a full $10 cheaper than the competition. Customer service, however, was not the best. Phone support had issues, although email support did hold their own. Overall we feel that RootsMagic is a great tool for the entry-level or intermediate genealogy enthusiast. We give them 5.5 Stars!

If you're looking for genealogy software for Mac users, Reunion 9 is the name you want to go with. It's not cheap, but it's chock-full of great genealogy features.

• Link Multimedia Files to Different Records
• Automatically Build Webpages

There were a few things that stood out when we began researching Reunion 9. We loved the fact that we could upload multimedia files to enhance our family tree and the pod card concept was definitely unique. Don't worry about notebooks stuffed with genealogy notes or little sticky post-its when you're researching on the go. Simply download the electronic pod cards to your iPod and take the info with you.

And while the software was chock-full of useful features, it remained easy to navigate. We have to say it holds true to the user-friendly appeal that draws Mac fans in.

The only thing we didn't like about Reunion 9 was the price. At just under $100 it's not exactly the cheapest genealogy software on the block. If, however, you're a dedicated Mac users you'll have to fork over the cash because nothing else on the market even comes close to this genealogy gem. The Star Reviews team gives them 5.0 Stars!