Review by Eugene Tenenbaum... Reluctant Reader

The Family Tree Maker Deluxe for PC package includes main software (computer program) in the box, printed Companion Guide, and 3-mo membership trial (followed by an inflated rate) to Ancestry now valued at $60 ($20/mo) making the software alone free. The program is well designed and easy to use for its very intuitive interface (screen windows). It provides full access to Ancestry’s database over the Internet thus necessary to be had. The package is by far the best of its kind on the market and set the standard in the field. The Platinum version includes a 6-month membership and Photo Album Plus photo editing software. The Essentials version includes only a 1-month membership trial (followed by an inflated rate) and no printed Companion Guide.