Living DNA
DNA ancestry kits from Living DNA Ltd, registered in England and Wales
Key data
| Company | Living DNA Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Genealogy Software |
| Headquarters | Frome, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (UK, European non-EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages we read; partner laboratories are named in the terms without a country |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Ancestry kits with DNA matching, haplogroup and Neanderthal reports, wellbeing kits, free upload of DNA from other tests, kit tracking online |
| Pricing | Your Ancestry EUR 80 + shipping; Your Ancestry & Neanderthal EUR 85 + shipping; Your Ancestry & Wellbeing EUR 165 + shipping; shipping from EUR 24.95. |
| Best For | People who want an ancestry DNA test from a UK company, to complement a family tree |
| Replaces | AncestryDNA |
Review in detail
Living DNA Ltd states in its terms that it is a company registered in England and Wales, number 10221519, registered office Unit G1, Frome Business Park, Manor Road, Marston Trading Estate, Frome BA11 4FN, VAT number GB 342471612.
Living DNA is a DNA service, not tree software, so it replaces the DNA side of Ancestry. Results take six to eight weeks and appear in an online account.
What does Living DNA cost?
Living DNA lists Your Ancestry at EUR 80 plus shipping, Your Ancestry and Neanderthal at EUR 85 and Your Ancestry and Wellbeing at EUR 165. Shipping starts at EUR 24.95.
The terms say prices include VAT where applicable. The service is governed by English law with proceedings in English courts.
What does the Living DNA test report?
Living DNA says its ancestry kit covers deep ancestry and DNA matching. The Neanderthal kit adds haplogroup information and traits.
Users can upload DNA from another test for free. The homepage claims more regional detail for the British Isles than any other test, a statement we could not check.
Where is Living DNA weaker than Ancestry?
Living DNA offers no tree editor and no record collection. The size of its matching database is not stated on the pages we read.
The terms say the services are not a substitute for medical diagnosis. Hosting of genetic data is not located on the pages we read.
Known limits
Living DNA is a DNA service only, with no tree or records, an undisclosed matching database size, and an English-law contract after Brexit. Genetic data is sensitive: read the privacy policy before ordering. Pair it with Ancestris for the tree.
Is Living DNA right for you?
Researchers who want a DNA kit from a UK company and already keep their tree in separate software.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Prices shown in euros
- Free upload of DNA from other tests
- Kit tracking and online results
- Named company with register number
- Wellbeing option
Cons
- No tree or record collection
- Matching database size not stated
- Hosting not located
- Results take six to eight weeks
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Prices shown in euros
- Free upload of DNA from other tests
- Kit tracking and online results
- Named company with register number
- Wellbeing option
Cons
- No tree or record collection
- Matching database size not stated
- Hosting not located
- Results take six to eight weeks
Alternatives to Living DNA
Alternatives from Europe in the genealogy software group:
See all European genealogy software or compare them directly against AncestryDNA on our alternatives page.
Common questions
Living DNA Ltd is registered in England and Wales, number 10221519, with its registered office in Frome, according to its terms.
The Your Ancestry kit costs EUR 80 plus shipping, which starts at EUR 24.95.
Living DNA offers a free upload of DNA data, according to its homepage.