MYDNATLAS VS FAMILY TREE DNA
MYDNATLAS vs Family Tree DNA
FTDNA is the standard for deep Y-DNA and mtDNA testing. MYDNATLAS covers the other axis, autosomal ancient ancestry, 33 tools across 35,141 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,453 modern references).
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Family Tree DNA | MYDNATLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty | Y-DNA, mtDNA, deep haplogroup testing | Autosomal ancient ancestry analysis |
| Haplogroups | Dedicated Y-DNA and mtDNA sequencing, far deeper resolution | Assignment inferred from markers in your autosomal file |
| Ancient DNA | Ancient Origins feature | 29,688 ancient samples, 33 analysis tools |
| Reference Data | ~1,500 modern populations | 35,141 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,453 modern references) |
| G25 Analysis | Not available | Standard G25 coordinates, in and out |
| AI Interpretation | None | AtlasOracle AI assistant |
| Periodical Analysis | Not available | 11 time periods from Paleolithic to Modern |
| Price | $79 to $449 for testing kits | From $29/year, you bring DNA you already have |
Scroll the table sideways to see all three columns.
Why Choose MYDNATLAS
Upload the DNA you already have, no second testing kit
Comparison against 29,688 archaeological samples
G25 coordinates for the wider population-genetics toolchain
Periodical Breakdown across 11 historical time periods
Ghost ancestry detection for unsampled populations
$29/year against $79 to $449 for a new test
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upload FTDNA data to MYDNATLAS?
Yes! Download your Family Finder raw data from FTDNA and upload it to MYDNATLAS for deep ancient DNA analysis.
Do I still need FTDNA for haplogroups?
If you want deep, high-resolution Y-DNA or mtDNA results, yes, FTDNA sequences those directly and MYDNATLAS does not. Our haplogroup tool infers an assignment from the markers present in an autosomal file, which is useful but much coarser. The two complement each other.
Compare with other services
Ready to discover your deep ancestry?
Upload your DNA from any supported provider and explore 35,141 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,453 modern references) with 33 analysis tools.