A Genomelink alternative for people who want the sources.
Genomelink makes DNA fun: upload your file, get a stream of trait tidbits, unlock more with a subscription. Helisoma is for the next step: fewer findings, each one replicated, sourced, and stated with its honest effect size, parsed in your browser so the raw file never leaves your device.
What Genomelink does well
Approachability. Genomelink has a generous free tier, a long list of traits, and makes exploring your DNA feel light and fun. As a first taste of what a raw file contains, it works.
Where Helisoma is different
| Genomelink | Helisoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Your raw DNA file | Uploaded to their servers for processing | Read in your browser, never uploaded |
| Findings style | Many traits, entertainment-leaning, curiosities included | Fewer findings, each replicated and stating its effect size honestly |
| Sources | Varies by trait | Every card links the study it comes from |
| Works with your AI | No pairing with outside assistants | Connects to Claude live, pairs with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Whoop Coach |
| Pricing | Free tier plus subscription for more traits | $49 once, free analysis first, no subscription |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Genomelink if you want a fun, casual stream of trait tidbits and a free way to poke at what your raw file contains.
Pick Helisoma if you want a report you can act on: replicated findings with linked studies, honest effect sizes, your raw file staying on your device, and answers through your own AI.
Also comparing? We also compare against Promethease and SelfDecode.
Questions people ask
Do I have to upload my raw DNA file to Helisoma?
No, and that is the core difference. Your browser reads the file on your own device and sends only the small set of markers the report uses. We never receive or store the raw file.
What does the Helisoma report cover?
Sleep and chronotype, caffeine response, nutrition markers, training and recovery, stress and mood leans, and longevity markers. Every card shows your genotype, the honest effect size, and a link to the study behind it.
How much does Helisoma cost?
The analysis is free: drop your raw DNA file on helisoma.com and see real insights with no account. The full report is a one-time $49 payment with no subscription.
Is Helisoma a medical test?
No. It is an educational wellness report built on peer-reviewed population research, not a diagnosis. Clinical questions belong with a doctor.
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