MYDNATLAS VS GEDMATCH
MYDNATLAS vs GEDmatch
GEDmatch pioneered free DNA tools and is still the place to go for relative matching. MYDNATLAS is built for a different question: deep ancestry against 35,332 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,644 modern populations), with 33 G25 tools and AI interpretation.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | GEDmatch | MYDNATLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Data | ~500 modern populations | 35,332 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,644 modern populations) |
| Interface | Long-standing utilitarian web interface | Modern, mobile-responsive interface |
| Analysis Tools | Admixture calculators, one-to-many matching | 33 tools: PCA, Multi-Way Fits, Ghost Mode, Heatmap, and more |
| Ancient DNA | Limited ancient sample matching | 29,688 ancient samples, from the Paleolithic to the Early Modern era |
| AI Interpretation | None | AtlasOracle AI explains results in plain English |
| G25 Support | No native G25 support | Built on G25 coordinates; import and export freely |
| Relative Matching | Yes, segment-based one-to-many, its core strength | G25 distance matching only; no segment or IBD matching |
| Law Enforcement | Operates an opt-in law-enforcement matching programme | No law-enforcement matching programme |
| Price | Free tier plus paid Tier 1 tools | From $29/year; Population Encyclopedia free to browse |
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Why Choose MYDNATLAS
35,332 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,644 modern populations), against roughly 500 modern populations on GEDmatch
Native G25: bring coordinates in, take them out, no re-conversion
AI-powered result interpretation with AtlasOracle
Ancestry modelled inside each archaeological period, not just overall
Interactive PCA plots, heatmaps and migration maps rather than text tables
33 analysis tools rather than a set of admixture calculators
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MYDNATLAS better than GEDmatch?
They answer different questions, so "better" depends on yours. GEDmatch is the stronger tool for finding genetic relatives; it does segment-based matching, which MYDNATLAS does not. MYDNATLAS is the stronger tool for deep ancestry: a far larger ancient reference panel, native G25, 33 analysis tools and AI interpretation. Plenty of people use both.
Can I use my GEDmatch data on MYDNATLAS?
If you still have the original raw DNA file you uploaded to GEDmatch, from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FTDNA, LivingDNA, Nebula or CircleDNA; you can upload that file to MYDNATLAS directly. A whole-genome VCF works too.
Is MYDNATLAS free like GEDmatch?
The Population Encyclopedia is free to browse, but analysing your own DNA needs a paid plan, from $29/year. GEDmatch has a genuine free tier alongside its paid Tier 1 tools, so if cost is the deciding factor, start there.
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