Dna Testing reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 185 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 50 posts to rank the best Dna Testing brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Genealogy, r/DNA, r/DoggyDNA, r/SouthAsianAncestry, r/23andme. Top-rated brands include Ancestry (4.2/5), 23andMe (3.8/5), Embark (4.2/5).
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Reviews185
Subreddits29
Posts50
Brands35
Products29
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#1
Ancestry
4.2
(44)
"Ancestry is the one to go for if you have genealogical and ethnic questions."
"Ancestry.com has the best database."
"Ancestry when on sale. Most tests on record (most people in their database). Then you can download your raw data file and upload it free on a few other sites."
"Ancestry provides excellent ethnicity estimates and matches, making it easy to build a family tree."
"If you are interested in doing genealogy, it needs to be Ancestry followed by a download and upload to Myheritage."
"Ancestry has the largest database, so I would start your search there."
"Both Ancestry and 23andMe can do this, you opt in to see DNA relatives."
"Ancestrydna"
"Ancestry if you’re trying to find fairly close family or FamilyTreeDNA if you’re male and need to take a Y-DNA test to research your paternal line."
"In terms of the tests themselves, none are really any better than the others. But what matters most for ancestry is the size of the DNA database, and for that Ancestry is the winner."
#2
23andMe
3.8
(46)
"I went 23&Me for health. I like both and both sites have helped me make major discoveries."
"I chose 23andMe for health info and found my dad, which made my Christmas!"
"23andMe has amazingly specific and accurate ethnicity estimates in my anecdotal experience, as well as health reports, but no documents."
"For Latinos like myself 23andMe is the best lol."
"You can use 23andme to find relatives and you can also download your DNA from there and upload it to Ancestry and My Heritage."
"For an Azerbaijani without a doubt 23andme will be the best."
"23andMe is the best test for Azerbaijani ethnicity estimates."
"Gave me the most accurate results"
"23&me would be your best bet because it shows your matched provincial regions in ascending numerical order."
"I have been pleased with the results from my 23andMe test. I'm quite impressed with what they offer."
#3
Embark
4.2
(18)
"Embark is the only reliable one."
"Embark is the best, Wisdom is second best."
"Embark and wisdom are considered the best."
"Embark!"
"Embark is having a great sale right now. I’ve tested both my dogs with Embark and I was very pleased with the results."
"Embark is the best. Wisdom Panel is next. Ancestry is too new to know for sure (I wouldn’t pay for this one yet). Avoid DNAmyDog - it’s a scam."
"Embark is considered the best, with Wisdom Panel the second best."
"I also used Embark and did pay for the health screening."
"Embark is what I used and what was recommended to me."
"I bought both Embark, and Wisdom. Once the results are in, I'll post a follow up."
#4
AncestryDNA
4.5
(16)
"The best method for locating missing family members is AncestryDNA."
"AncestryDNA: A popular kit with a large database of over 15 million users, offering features like ethnicity estimates, DNA matching, and ThruLines."
"I used ancestry to find my birth family. Medically I think 23 and me is better."
"AncestryDNA provides the best DNA raw data for pashtuns."
"AncestryDNA seems more privacy-centric than 23andMe, and their DNA analysis is also pretty accurate."
"AncestryDNA is the best option for DNA testing, especially for ethnicity."
"Testing your father with AncestryDNA is beneficial for family history research."
"Test with one of the big 2 (AncestryDNA or 23andME) and then download your results and upload them to Promethese."
"Ancestry wise: 23andme
Relative Match wise: AncestryDNA."
"DNA tests are great at identifying close relatives but iffy as far as determining your genealogy."
#5
MyHeritage
3.6
(10)
"MyHeritage is a good option in terms of DNA testing"
"If you want a more affordable option, MyHeritage is a good choice as you can upload your raw DNA to other sites for additional analysis."
"I got mine done at myheritage cause, and I am happy with it."
"You can upload the raw data to myheritage and gedmatch."
"After that, you can download your raw DNA and upload to MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, LivingDNA and GedMatch for example."
"Myheritage has a more compatible raw data for third party dna websites."
"Uploading raw DNA to MyHeritage can help find more relatives."
"You can upload to MyHeritage"
"MyHeritage is the least accurate."
"MyHeritage is generally less expensive but has unreliable ethnicity reports."
#6
FamilyTreeDNA
4.0
(5)
"FamilyTreeDNA: A kit that offers Y-DNA and mtDNA testing, with a database of over 2 million users, helping you connect with paternal and maternal lines."
"Ftdna"
"FamilyTreeDNA if you’re male and need to take a Y-DNA test to research your paternal line."
"A Y-DNA test can provide deeper insights into paternal lineage."
"FamilyTreeDNA provides insights into mtDNA."
#7
GeneSight
3.5
(4)
"It changed my life. I learned I can't do prozac or halogen gases and a bunch of other information that has helped me avoid hospitalizations with medication changes."
"I find that it’s been helpful."
"I can attest to it having merit and maybe being helpful for others."
"I did genesight and it was totally inaccurate for me."
#8
Promethease
3.3
(4)
"Use one of the bigger DNA companies and then upload your raw data there."
"The most detailed results from an autosomal DNA test is actually 3rd party that you upload your test to them."
"Promethease is an educational tool, not a research one."
"Promethease can be upsetting if you don't understand the relative risks of SNP issues."
#9
CRI Genetics
4.3
(3)
"CRI generic is the best!"
"Take a look at CRI Genetics. They show you famous people that you share DNA with, your ethnicity, and alert you to possible health concerns."
"What do you guys think of CRI Genetics?"
#10
UC Davis
4.3
(3)
"UC Davis is the best for testing merle length. You can order just that test or multiple if you'd like."
"UC Davis is generally very well regarded with their tests."
"UC Davis offers tailored testing options that might be the best choice."
#11
Invitae
3.7
(3)
"Invitae offers an option where you can request carrier screening and a physician will “review” your order."
"Invitae is a commercial laboratory that has options for direct to consumer carrier screening."
"I’ve been considering genetic testing for something else, but I hear invitae is really good."
#12
Genetic Testing for Antidepressants
4.0
(2)
"I’ve never heard of this! You can do genetic testing to see what antidepressant would work for you?????"
"Yea, I’m doing it right now actually! Decided to start with Lex because I needed relief quickly and was willing to risk it."
#13
Illustrative DNA
4.0
(2)
"Illustrative dna-ya yüklədim. İllustrativı daha çox bəyəndim düzünü desəm, daha detallı hər şeyi görsətdi."
"Illustrative or living dna"
#14
Nebula Genomics
3.5
(2)
"For something more in-depth, Nebula Genomics 30X WGS is reliable."
"For doit yourselfers Nebula Genomics and then upload just your VCF file to Sequencing.com."
#15
Wisdom Panel
3.0
(2)
"Wisdom Panel and UC Davis are also other options."
"We used Wisdom Panel. It didn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know."
#16
Prevention Genetics
3.0
(2)
"Prevention Genetics offers health screening but results could end up on your medical record."
"Prevention Genetics provides another health screening option."
#17
FTDNA
5.0
(1)
"FTDNA offers comprehensive testing options for deeper genealogy research."
#18
GenoTypica
5.0
(1)
"I like GenoTypica's PG Scan kit. 1.9 million markers and it's the same technology and information that academics use."
#19
WSG
5.0
(1)
"WSG get raw files for all Major companies."
#20
Vitagen X
5.0
(1)
"For health - Vitagen-X 100%! But they don't do ethnicity or ancestry data"
#21
WGS
4.0
(1)
"WGS Nebula is very costly but worth it if you can afford it."
#22
Ancestry.com
4.0
(1)
"Ancestry.com has the largest number of people to connect to."
#23
YSEQ
4.0
(1)
"YSEQ offers legit full genome sequencing and is the least expensive option."
#24
YFull
4.0
(1)
"YFull DNA helps trace family migration over thousands of years."
#25
Genotek
4.0
(1)
"Genotek is probably the most precise and has the largest database."
#26
PolyCypher
4.0
(1)
"We analyze your raw data to generate over a thousand genetic predispositions."
#27
JScreen
4.0
(1)
"There are companies like JScreen where you can request the kit be sent to your home and they take care of the fact that a physician needs to order the test."
#28
Basepaws
4.0
(1)
"Yep! I used Basepaws for mine."
#29
Variantyx
3.0
(1)
"Variantyx provides a professional, easy, and expensive option for genomic testing."
#30
Dante Labs
3.0
(1)
"Dante labs will get a doctor to go over your request for a whole genome test to find rare diseases."
#31
DNA Testing
3.0
(1)
"It’s helpful to get us in the right direction but not the end all be all"
#32
Commercial DNA tests
2.0
(1)
"Commercial DNA tests don't test enough of you to offer anything conclusive about your health."
#33
Nebula
2.0
(1)
"Nebula will not provide what you are looking for, they are mostly health oriented."
#34
Orivet
1.0
(1)
"Do NOT use Orivet -- they have serious issues with their merle testing."
#35
DNA Testing Companies
1.0
(1)
"I don't recommend giving your biological data to any DNA company."
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