My Gene Story Editorial
Looking for a Genomelink Alternative?
By Marissa · Marissa, My Gene Story editorial team
Published · Updated
A one-off $24.99 written DNA Story, compared with a $14/month dashboard of individual traits. Same kind of raw file. Two different reads.
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From the file you already have. It was $40. Your DNA Story is delivered within 3 working days after we receive your file.
A written report and a trait dashboard
Genomelink and My Gene Story can both read a raw DNA file from a test you already took. Genomelink lists traits one by one. A DNA Story is one written report, paid once.
Genomelink's free signup page says a 23andMe, Ancestry, or MyHeritage file needs no card, that results appear within an hour, and that the upload includes a free ancestry summary. The customer-care FAQ and the traits article put that plan at about 50 traits at once and up to 100 over the first few weeks. Unlimited Traits: $14/month includes comparisons with up to 5 people.
Genealogy is separate. The plan article puts DNA Match, the YourRoots map, and AI tools on Plus and Pro. This page does not quote a Plus or Pro price, because that article does not list one.
A DNA Story is $24.99 once (was $40), on everyday traits such as nutrition and fitness. MedlinePlus explains why a consumer genetic test is educational, and why a medical question belongs with a clinician or a genetic counselor.
Genomelink vs My Gene Story at a glance
Prices as of 13 Oct 2026.
Genomelink and My Gene Story. Prices as of 13 Oct 2026.
Price model
Genomelink. No card to upload. About 50 traits at once, up to 100 over the first few weeks, plus a free ancestry summary. Unlimited Traits: $14/month includes comparisons with up to 5 people. Genealogy: Plus and Pro.
My Gene Story. $24.99 once (was $40). One payment for the written DNA Story.
What you get
Genomelink. A dashboard of individual traits, an ancestry summary, and trait comparisons with other people.
My Gene Story. One written DNA Story about everyday traits such as nutrition and fitness.
Format
Genomelink. Trait-by-trait dashboard.
My Gene Story. One plain-English narrative.
Plain English?
Genomelink. Short results, one trait at a time.
My Gene Story. Yes. Written in everyday language.
New test needed?
Genomelink. No, for a 23andMe, Ancestry, or MyHeritage upload.
My Gene Story. No. It uses the raw file you already have.
Sells genetic data?
Genomelink. Genomelink says it will not sell DNA data without explicit opt-in consent, and that you can delete it (free signup page).
My Gene Story. We don't sell your genetic data.
What's in a DNA Story
The sample at the top is from a DNA Story nutrition section. It is an illustration, not your file. A full story is a shorter personalized read of everyday traits such as nutrition and fitness. Genes are one input, alongside sleep, food, and activity. Best for My Gene Story: one plain-English report from the file you already have.
When Genomelink is the better fit
Genomelink suits someone who wants a long trait list, a free ancestry summary, and comparisons with other people. The no-card plan includes one comparison. Unlimited Traits extends that to five people.
It also suits family research. Genealogy sits on Plus and Pro, not in the trait dashboard.
Best for Genomelink: a dashboard of individual traits, an ancestry summary, and separate genealogy plans. Best for a DNA Story: one readable explanation and a single payment.
Other Genomelink alternatives
Prices as of 13 Oct 2026. Sequencing.com and Nebula Genomics sell a new whole-genome test, which is a different purchase. Download steps: how to download your 23andMe file. Wider context: what to do with your 23andMe raw data.
Other options. Prices as of 13 Oct 2026.
Best for. Marker-by-marker browsing of a research-style list.
Price. About $25 per report
Best for. Separate topic reports, bought one at a time.
Price. Reports from $30
Best for. A kit bundle, then a yearly plan after the first year.
Best for. A new whole-genome test, separate from uploading a file you already have.
Best for. A new whole-genome test, separate from uploading a file you already have.
Price. Kits from $245
What comes after your DNA Story
Gut microbiome testing and a whole-genome report are on notify lists. They are not on sale. Join the gut waitlist or the whole-genome waitlist. Joining does not charge you today. Neither list shows a price or an open date.
Is it safe to upload my DNA file?
- We don't sell your genetic data.
- After you purchase, your order email includes a private link to upload your file. That link stops working 30 days after the email.
- A DNA Story is educational. For a medical question, talk with a clinician or a genetic counselor. MedlinePlus explains the limits of consumer genetic tests.
FAQ
Is Genomelink free?
Yes, for the upload. The free signup page says a 23andMe, Ancestry, or MyHeritage file needs no card, and that results appear within an hour, with a free ancestry summary. The FAQ and the traits article put that plan at about 50 traits at once and up to 100 over the first few weeks. Unlimited Traits: $14/month includes comparisons with up to 5 people. Genealogy is on Plus and Pro. Prices as of 13 Oct 2026.
Is a monthly trait dashboard worth it if I want one readable report?
It depends on the job. A $14/month Genomelink plan is a dashboard of individual traits you can browse and compare. A DNA Story is one written report for $24.99, once, in plain English, from the file you already have. A long list and ancestry tools fit Genomelink. One readable explanation of everyday traits fits the DNA Story.
Can I use the same 23andMe or AncestryDNA file?
Yes. Both services read a raw file you already downloaded. A DNA Story does not ask you to buy a new kit. For every click inside 23andMe, use the guide on how to download your 23andMe file. AncestryDNA has its own download guide. Your DNA has not changed, so an older file can still be the file you upload.
Can I use Genomelink and My Gene Story together?
Yes. They read the same file for different purposes. Genomelink is built as a dashboard of traits, with an ancestry summary and, on Plus or Pro, genealogy tools such as DNA Match. My Gene Story writes one plain-English DNA Story about everyday traits such as nutrition and fitness. Using one does not block the other. Pick the read that matches the question you actually have.
Will a DNA Story tell me about disease risk?
No. A DNA Story is educational reading about everyday traits such as nutrition and fitness. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. A medical question belongs with a clinician or a genetic counselor. MedlinePlus explains how consumer genetic tests differ from care you get in a clinic, and why a trait result is a likelihood.
What else does My Gene Story offer?
Gut microbiome testing and a whole-genome report are on waitlists, and they are not on sale. You can join the gut waitlist or the whole-genome waitlist. Joining does not charge you today, and neither list shows a price or a date. Optional topic reports can sit beside a DNA Story later. They are not required to get the story.
Ready for one written report?
Your DNA Story is delivered within 3 working days after we receive your file. The price is $24.99 once. It was $40. You get a plain-English DNA Story from your existing file.
Or join the gut waitlist or the whole-genome waitlist.
My Gene Story reports are for informational and educational purposes. They are not medical advice and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.