BEST DEALS ON DNA KITS THIS WEEK:
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MyHeritage DNA Test Kit — $69
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AncestryDNA Genetic Ethnicity Test — $99
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AncestryDNA Genetic Ethnicity + Traits Test — $119
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tellmeGen Health Predisposition and Ancestry DNA Test — Save $30
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Wisdom Panel Health Canine DNA Test — $149.99
DNA test kits like AncestryDNA and 23andMe have become increasingly popular over the past few years — some 26 million people have taken them — and were a big gift item during the holiday season. The possibilities are quite literally endless — from finding your birth mother after 47 years to discovering that you’re related to a president. Read more…
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BEST FOR LITERALLY EVERYONE
23andMe
Health screenings plus a recent addition of over 1,000 regions makes it the most all-encompassing test out there.
- Price: $99-$199
- Tests: Autosomal, mtDNA, Y-DNA, health, traits
- Wait time: 2-4 weeks
$99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR CONNECTING WITH RELATIVES
AncestryDNA
Get a seamless process from start to finish with a massive genealogical pool and the ability to connect with found relatives.
- Price: $99-$119
- Tests: Autosomal, traits
- Wait time: 6-8 weeks
$99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR HEALTH
tellmeGen
Take charge of your health with this detailed test that analyzes medical predispositions and inherited risks. (But don’t stop going to the doctor.)
- Price: $199
- Tests: Autosomal, health, traits
- Wait time: 4-6 weeks
$199 from Amazon
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BUDGET PICK
MyHeritage
If you don’t care about contacting relatives or maternal/paternal tracing, MyHeritage offers the coveted pie chart and quick results for cheap.
- Price: $75
- Tests: Autosomal
- Wait time: 3-4 weeks
$75 from Amazon
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BEST FOR UNIQUE GENEALOGY FINDINGS
National Geographic Geno 2.0
Instead of the traditional family tree, Nat Geo’s whole exome sequencing will tell you how much you have in common with a Neanderthal.
- Price: $99.99
- Tests: Homonin ancestry, mtDNA, Y-DNA
- Wait time: 6-12 weeks
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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
Living DNA
Coining itself as a 3-in-1 DNA test, this is easily your cheapest option to trace both parents’ lines as well as the family finder.
- Price: $79
- Tests: Autosomal, mtDNA, Y-DNA
- Wait time: 8-10 weeks
$79 from LivingDNA
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BEST FOR SERIOUS GENEALOGY
FamilyTreeDNA
Prices are weirdly steep, but FamilyTreeDNA offers detailed maternal and paternal line tracing you can’t find anywhere else.
- Price: $79.99-$199.99
- Tests: Autosomal, mtDNA, Y-DNA
- Wait time: 6-8 weeks
$79.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOCUS ON AFRICAN HERITAGE
AfricanAncestry
While not as advanced as other kits, AfricanAncestry is the extensive reporting on African tribes that we’ve been waiting for.
- Tests: Autosomal, mtDNA, Y-DNA
- Price: $299
- Wait time: 6-8 weeks
$299 from AfricanAncestry
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OUR TOP PICK FOR DOGS
Embark
Spending as much as 23andMe’s test costs gets you a full look at your dog’s familial and medical history.
- Breed tests: 200+
- Wait time: 3-7 weeks
- Health screening: Yes
- Wolf and coyote test: Yes
$199 from Amazon
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BEST FOR SUPER MIXED MUTTS
Wisdom Panel 3.0
A massive pool of breeds to test for makes it possible to discover the makeup of even the most confusingly mixed mutts.
- Breed tests: 350
- Wait time: 2-3 weeks
- Health screening: Optional
- Wolf and coyote test: Yes
$84.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR NEW DOG PARENTS
HomeDNA Orivet Dog DNA Test and Life Plan
The life plan gives your dog a customized diet, exercise, and play routine to maximize lifespan and happiness.
- Breed tests: 220
- Wait time: 3 weeks
- Health screening: Yes
- Wolf and coyote test: No
$125 from HomeDNA
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BUDGET PICK
Find My Pet
This budget-friendly test does a breed breakdown and health screening for less than a bag of fancy dog food.
- Breed tests: 200
- Wait time: 3-4 weeks
- Health screening: Yes
- Wolf and coyote test: No
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