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23andMe combines ancestry with selected genetic-health reports. AncestryDNA focuses on ancestral origins, DNA relatives and family-history research. The main choice is whether you want health information alongside ancestry, or tools for exploring your family tree.
At a glance
2 one-time tests
1 one-time test
$208.99–$508.99
$108.95
Genetic health, carrier and ancestry reports · Genotyping + clinical exome reports
Ancestry and basic DNA matching
- Premium Ancestry + Health$208.99Genetic health, carrier and ancestry reports
- Total Health$508.99Genotyping + clinical exome reports
- Kit$108.95Ancestry and basic DNA matching
Compare offerings
$208.99
Then $99/yr
One-time purchase
Then $99 per year
$108.95
One-time purchase
Genetic health, carrier and ancestry reports
Ancestry and basic DNA matching
What’s included
Results and features included with each selected offering.
Results and features
- CancerPartialNot stated by AncestryDNA
- Heart and blood vesselsPartialNot stated by AncestryDNA
- Brain healthNot stated by AncestryDNA
- Metabolic healthNot stated by AncestryDNA
- Carrier screeningPartialNot stated by AncestryDNA
- Medication responseNot stated by AncestryDNA
- Alzheimer's (APOE)Not stated by AncestryDNA
- Parkinson's diseaseNot stated by AncestryDNA
- Inherited clotting disorders (such as Factor V Leiden and prothrombin)Not stated by AncestryDNA
- Celiac diseaseNot stated by AncestryDNA
- Type 2 diabetesPartialNot stated by AncestryDNA
- Hereditary hemochromatosisNot stated by AncestryDNA
Results and features
- Ancestry
- Traits and wellness
None
Getting tested
Both use a saliva sample collected at home and mailed to a lab. These kits test selected genetic variants; neither starting kit is whole-genome sequencing.
At-home saliva kit
Collect saliva at home; prepaid return mailer
Saliva
At-home saliva
Genotyping chip (selected variants)
Genotyping microarray · selected variants
CLIA-certified US labs (not named)
Not stated
Self-ordered
Self-ordered; each adult registers their kit; guardian path for minors
Not needed
Not needed
Results and help
Both provide ancestry estimates and DNA matches. 23andMe adds genetic-health reports; AncestryDNA connects matches with family-history tools. Neither starting kit includes a clinical results consultation.
Genetic reports in your account, with ancestry tools and the health reports in your selected plan.
Ancestral-origin estimates, DNA matches and the basic traits included with the kit.
Results in the web account and iPhone/Android app. · Downloadable raw genotype file; some features require the web account.
Online ancestry results and basic matching · Three basic traits; full Traits extra · Downloadable genotype text; no clinical consultation
About 3–4 weeks after the lab receives the saliva sample.
Usually within six weeks of lab receipt
Genotype text file in a ZIP, usually available within a week of requesting it.
Download genotype text in a ZIP through verified account access. DNA-match lists cannot be exported.
New reports added throughout the year
Ancestry estimates may update; features can change
AI assistant
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Cost and terms
23andMe Premium includes a membership that renews annually. AncestryDNA keeps core DNA results available without a membership, while advanced tools and historical-record access cost extra.
Purchase: $208.99 · Renewal: $99 / year
Purchase: $108.95
Research participation is opt-in; service-provider and legally required disclosures follow the privacy policy
External research opt-in; service providers also process data
Requires a subpoena, court order or warrant; notifies you first unless prohibited
No voluntary investigative access; valid legal process can compel disclosure
Cancel renewal before the next billing period. Access continues until the paid period ends. Basic reports remain after premium access ends. The selected plan renews annually. The first year is included in the purchase; renewal and clinical-service terms follow the selected plan. Research and matching are separate choices. Research participation, relative sharing and sample storage are optional choices. Deletion has legal record-retention exceptions. Age and state rules depend on the tier. The genetic-health service is for eligible adults; follow the selected plan’s state requirements.
Genealogy tools can cost extra. Core DNA results remain available without a genealogy subscription; advanced tools are separate. External research is optional. External research is optional, and DNA matching uses your sharing choices. A guardian manages a child’s kit. Adults register their own kit; a parent or legal guardian manages a minor’s test.