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Choose Your DNA Test

QuickDNA

★★★★★★★★★★ (4.3)
Prices from
120 USD

Find relatives: 0.1 M entries
Ethnic origins: 4'529 regions
Health report: Yes
Privacy: High
Processing time: 1 week
Shipping: Worldwide: 13 USD
Language: English +22 more

Pros

  • many geographical regions
  • fast processing

Cons

  • small database
  • variable support quality

FamilyTreeDNA

★★★★★★★★★★ (4.8)
Prices from
79 USD

Find relatives: 1.7 M entries
Ethnic origins: 90 regions
Health report: No
Privacy: High
Processing time: 3 weeks
Shipping: 10 USD
Language: English

Pros

  • Biggest Y-DNA/mtDNA database
  • active genealogy community

Cons

  • less accurate results
  • complex user interface

Living DNA

★★★★★★★★★★ (4.8)
Prices from
99 USD

Find relatives: 0.3 M entries
Ethnic origins: 150 regions
Health report: Yes
Privacy: High
Processing time: 6 weeks
Shipping: free
Language: English

Pros

  • appealing presentation of results
  • Neanderthal ancestry

Cons

  • slightly longer processing time
  • Results in English only

EasyDNA

★★★★★★★★★★ (4.4)
Prices from
159 USD

Find relatives: No
Ethnic origins: 36 regions
Health report: Yes
Privacy: High
Processing time: 5 weeks
Shipping: Worldwide: free
Language: English +4 more

Pros

  • most comprehensive range of tests
  • website in different languages

Cons

  • No search for relatives
  • fewer geographical regions

What do the DNA test features mean?

Here you can learn what the individual DNA test features mean and why they can be important for you:

Find relatives

Discover living relatives through DNA matches in the database. The number indicates how many entries are available for comparisons. The larger the database, the higher the chance of finding relatives. Ideal for adoptees, genealogy research, or forming new family bonds.

Ethnic origins

Learn from which regions of the world your ancestors originated. The number of regions shows how detailed the geographical breakdown of your ancestry is. Better understand your genetic heritage and cultural roots.

Health report

Information about genetic predispositions for certain diseases and health characteristics. Can be helpful for prevention and health planning, but does not replace medical advice. Not all providers offer health reports.

Privacy

How securely are your DNA data stored and processed? High privacy means strict security measures, controlled data sharing, and transparent usage policies. Particularly important for sensitive genetic information.

Processing time

How long does it take to receive your results after sending in the sample? Shorter times mean faster answers to your genealogical questions, longer times may indicate more thorough analyses.

Shipping

Availability and costs for shipping to your country. Shows shipping costs for the test kit to you and possibly for returning the sample. Lower or free shipping costs make the test more accessible.

Language

In which languages are the test results, website, and customer support available? Important for complete understanding of your detailed DNA analysis and for service questions.