DNA Tests compared

FeatureAncestry23andMeMyHeritageFTDNALivingDNA
Database Size21 million12.8 million5.5 millionNo info300,000
EthnicityYes. Includes Genetic Communities (also Chromosome painter in Beta)Yes. Includes ancestry composition chromosome paintingYes. Includes Genetic GroupsYes. Includes chromosome painterYes. Includes UK regional breakdown
Shared MatchesYes. But cut off at 20cM. Cannot see how shared matches match each otherYes. Can also see how shared matches match each otherYes. Can also see how shared matches match each otherYes. Cannot see how shared matches match each other but has a “not in common with” listYes. Cannot see how shared matches match each other
Family TreesYes. Can build trees on site or upload a gedcomYes. Editable automated tree but can’t be sharedYes. Can build trees on site or upload a gedcomYes. Can build trees on site or upload a gedcomNo.
Contacting MatchesYes via site’s own messaging systemYes via site’s own messaging systemYes via site’s own messaging systemYes. Email addresses providedYes via site’s own messaging system
Chromosome BrowserNo.Yes. Compare up to 5 matches at a timeYes. Compare up to 7 matches at a timeYes. Compare up to 7 matches at a timeNo.
Raw Data TransfersNo. They do not accept raw data transfer into their systemNo. They do not accept
raw data transfer into
their system		Yes, but a one-time fee for non-subscribers for additional featuresYes, but a one -time-fee for additional featuresYes, but a one-time-fee to add regional ethnicity estimate
Additional DNA ToolsThrulines common ancestor hints
Colour-coded groups
Sideview (splits DNA by parent)		Theory of Family Relativity hints
Smart Matches Autoclusters		Maternal/Paternal Buckets
Advanced Matches Tool
Matrix Tool
Of NoteThe biggest database by farUsed a lot by those interested in health insightsUsed a lot in non-English speaking countries esp. EuropeBest for UK regional breakdown
August 2023