MYDNATLAS VS MYHERITAGE DNA
MYDNATLAS vs MyHeritage
MyHeritage gives you broad ethnicity estimates and a large relative-matching database. MYDNATLAS answers the deeper question, which archaeological populations you sit closest to, across 35,141 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,453 modern references).
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | MyHeritage | MYDNATLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Granularity | ~2,100 ethnicity regions | 29,688 individual ancient genomes and 5,453 modern population averages |
| Ancient DNA | Not included | 29,688 ancient samples, Paleolithic to Early Modern |
| Relative Matching | Yes, IBD segment matching across a very large customer database | G25 distance matching among opted-in users only; no segment matching |
| Analysis Depth | Ethnicity percentages plus DNA matches | 33 tools: PCA, admixture, periods, ghost mode, and more |
| Family Tree | Full genealogy platform with historical records | Genetic family tree only, no records, no documentary genealogy |
| G25 Coordinates | Not available | Standard G25 coordinates, exportable to any G25 tool |
| AI Interpretation | None | AtlasOracle AI assistant |
| Focus | Genealogy, ethnicity and health | Deep ancient ancestry and population genetics |
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Why Choose MYDNATLAS
Comparison against 29,688 archaeological samples, which no consumer ethnicity estimate offers
G25 coordinates that work in the wider community toolchain
33 analysis tools rather than a single ethnicity breakdown
Periodical Breakdown traces your profile through 11 time periods
Ghost Ancestry surfaces components no sampled population explains
Every result shows the distance behind it, not just a percentage
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upload my MyHeritage DNA to MYDNATLAS?
Yes. Download your raw DNA file from MyHeritage and upload it here. We convert it to G25 coordinates and run the full toolkit against 35,141 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,453 modern references).
Does MYDNATLAS replace MyHeritage?
No, and it is not trying to. MyHeritage is where you go for documentary genealogy and finding living relatives. MYDNATLAS is where you go to understand your deep ancestry. Many people use both.
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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.