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23andMe vs AncestryDNA vs MyHeritage vs TellMeGen: which raw file works with DNA Layer
A side-by-side comparison of what each supported DNA testing provider gives you, and what DNA Layer adds from the same raw data file — no new test required from any of them.
| Provider | Provider's own product | Works with DNA Layer | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23andMe | Ancestry composition, traits, and DNA relative matching. | Yes — raw data export, no new test | Report · Privacy |
| AncestryDNA | Ancestry composition and family-tree matching. AncestryDNA reports zero DNA data disclosures to law enforcement in its most recent transparency report, and states it does not share genetic data with insurers or employers. | Yes — raw data export, no new test | Report · Privacy |
| MyHeritage | Ancestry composition and DNA relative matching. MyHeritage's own policy commits not to sell your genetic data to third parties. | Yes — raw data export, no new test | Report · Privacy |
| TellMeGen | TellMeGen already includes its own health, pharmacogenetic, and trait reports across 750,000+ analyzed genetic variants, alongside ancestry. | Yes — raw data export, no new test (newer, less tested) | Report · Privacy |
| Whole-genome / whole-exome (VCF) | Varies by sequencing provider | Not yet — on our roadmap | Learn more |
Every row above uses the exact same DNA Layer pipeline: variant matching runs in deterministic software against a curated evidence layer, so the same file always produces the same findings. Coverage differs between providers, and DNA Layer tells you which findings your specific file could and could not support.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to take a new DNA test?
No. DNA Layer is built for the raw data file from a test you have already taken. If you have never tested, any of the supported consumer providers will do.
What will I receive?
A free personalised preview straight after upload. Then, if you unlock it, your full layer: thirteen areas of your health, each finding sorted into strengths, things to try and things worth attention, an action plan, and the agentic report file.