23andMe vs AncestryDNA

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AncestryDNA scores higher overall (4.8 vs 4.5) and is our pick for finding living relatives. Choose 23andMe if your priority is health & trait reports.

23andMeAncestryDNA Higher rated
Our score★★★★☆ 4.5★★★★★ 4.8
Best forHealth & trait reportsFinding living relatives
PriceSee siteSee site
Relative matchingGoodExcellent
Ethnicity regions4,000+ regions3,000+ communities & regions
Health reportsYes (Health tier)Optional add-on
Raw data downloadYesYes
Accepts uploadsNoNo
Records includedNoSeparate subscription
Pros
  • Health predisposition and carrier reports
  • Detailed haplogroups
  • Modern app experience
  • Largest matching database
  • ThruLines links matches to shared ancestors
  • Seamless link to Ancestry records
Cons
  • Smaller genealogy feature set
  • Review its current ownership and privacy terms before testing
  • Records access needs a separate subscription
  • Doesn't accept DNA uploads from other kits
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