Free DNA upload sites
Free DNA upload sites: where to upload your raw DNA data
Downloaded your raw data from 23andMe, AncestryDNA or MyHeritage? Here is what the best-known upload sites actually give you for free, what they charge for, and what they do with your file. Yes, we are one of them; we have tried to keep the comparison fair.
At a glance
| Site | Best for | Free | Paid | Your file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NutraHacker | Health, methylation, nutrition and supplement reports with explanations | Detox and methylation report (58 SNPs), imputation, Superhuman report | Optional one-time reports (prices) | Kept so you can add reports later; never sold or shared |
| Genetic Genie | A quick genotype list for methylation and detox SNPs | Methylation and detox panels, GenVue Discovery | None; donations welcome | Not stored; no account |
| GEDmatch | Finding relatives who tested with other companies | Account, uploads (up to 5 kits) and the basic matching tools | Tier 1 membership for extra tools and kits | Kept for matching; you choose law-enforcement settings |
| Promethease | A broad, technical list of published SNP associations | Not free | Most reports $25, plus $4 per extra file | Deleted right after your report is sent |
| SNPedia | Looking up a single rsID you are curious about | The whole wiki | None | You don't upload anything |
All of them work from a file you already have. If you need to get yours first, see how to download 23andMe raw data or how to download AncestryDNA raw data.
NutraHacker
Free: every upload gets a Detoxification and Methylation Report covering 58 SNPs in methylation and detox genes such as MTHFR, COMT, MTR, MTRR and CBS. Each result explains what the gene does, what your genotype means, how common it is and possible mitigation strategies. You also get free genome imputation (about 600,000 SNPs expanded to about 30 million) and a Superhuman traits report.
Paid: optional one-time reports on nutrition and supplements, carrier status and drug response, histamine, skincare, depression, fitness and more, plus whole-genome reports for 30x WGS data. Every price is on the pricing page.
Accepts: .txt or .csv files from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, tellmeGen and other microarray tests, and BAM or CRAM files for whole genome sequencing.
Your file: kept on file so you never need to upload again when you add a report. We never sell or share personal information; see the privacy policy.
Good to know: the focus is health and wellness. There is no ancestry or relative matching.
Genetic Genie
Free: a Methylation Panel and a Detox Panel, plus GenVue Discovery, a tool for rare and common health-related variants. The service is run on donations.
Accepts: 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FTDNA, Living DNA and other files in the 23andMe format, and WGS or WES VCF files.
Your file: Genetic Genie says data is not stored or shared and no account is needed. The flip side is that you upload again every time.
Good to know: the panels list your genotype at each SNP, and the methylation and detox panels cover the same 58 SNPs as our free report, but they don't explain what each gene does or what you could do about a result. We compare them side by side on our Genetic Genie alternative page.
GEDmatch
Free: an account, kit uploads and the basic tools, including one-to-many matching against kits from other testing companies. Free accounts can hold up to 5 kits.
Paid: a Tier 1 membership adds more kits and more advanced matching tools. Check GEDmatch for the current price.
Your file: kept so others can match with you. GEDmatch, owned by QIAGEN since 2023, lets you choose whether your kit can be used in law-enforcement matching.
Good to know: GEDmatch is a genealogy tool. It doesn't interpret health variants.
Promethease
Price: not free. Promethease says most reports cost $25 and take under 10 minutes; each additional file added to the same report costs $4.
What you get: a long, technical report matching your genotypes to entries in SNPedia, covering thousands of published associations across health and traits, each with a magnitude and a "good" or "bad" label.
Your file: Promethease is operated by MyHeritage. Its privacy policy says DNA files and reports are deleted right after the report is sent, so save your report. All previously stored files were deleted on April 8, 2025.
Good to know: the breadth is the appeal, but there is little guidance on what to do with a result, and many associations come from small studies. See our Promethease alternative comparison.
SNPedia
SNPedia is the free wiki of SNP research that Promethease is built on. You don't upload anything: you search for an rsID and read what published studies have found. It's useful when you already know the SNP you're curious about, and slow if you want an overview of your whole file. Our SNP library covers the most-searched SNPs in plain language.
Which should you use?
- "What does my DNA say about methylation, nutrients or supplements?" Start with NutraHacker's free report. Genetic Genie is a quick second look at the same SNPs if you just want the genotypes.
- "Who am I related to?" GEDmatch.
- "Show me everything published about my SNPs." Promethease, if you're comfortable with technical detail and paying $25.
- "What does this one SNP do?" SNPedia or our SNP library.
You don't have to pick one. Your raw file can go to as many services as you like. Keep the original, read each privacy policy, and treat health results as information to discuss with a professional, not a diagnosis. For the bigger picture, see what to do with your raw DNA data.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free DNA upload site?
It depends on the question you want answered. For health, methylation and supplement information with explanations, NutraHacker's free Detoxification and Methylation Report is a good start. For relative matching across testing companies, GEDmatch. For a quick genotype list for methylation SNPs without storing your file, Genetic Genie. Promethease is not free (most reports cost $25) but covers the widest range of published SNP associations.
Can I upload my 23andMe or AncestryDNA data for free?
Yes. NutraHacker, Genetic Genie and GEDmatch all accept 23andMe and AncestryDNA raw data without charge. Each has optional paid features, and GEDmatch's free account holds up to 5 kits.
Is it safe to upload DNA data to third-party sites?
It depends on each site's policy. Genetic Genie says it does not store your data, Promethease deletes your file and report right after sending the report, GEDmatch keeps your kit for matching and asks whether it can be used for law-enforcement matching, and NutraHacker keeps your data so you can add reports without uploading again and never sells or shares personal information. Read the policy before you upload and keep your own copy of the file.
Do I need to unzip my raw DNA file before uploading?
Usually yes. 23andMe, AncestryDNA and MyHeritage deliver the raw data inside a .zip file. NutraHacker accepts the .txt or .csv file inside it, so unzip it first. Check each site's instructions, because some accept the .zip directly.
Is Promethease still free?
No. Promethease, now owned by MyHeritage, says most reports cost $25, with $4 for each extra file added to the same report.