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Nucleus Preview vs Genomisaur

Nucleus Preview and the Genomisaur Preconception Report both return polygenic risk scores and carrier results from a DNA sample — but they take very different routes to get there, and the price gap is real. Here's the side-by-side.

At a glance

Choose Genomisaur if

You already have 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, or a WGS VCF (from any provider — including Nucleus itself) and want two-parent preconception outputs at one-tenth the price.

Choose Nucleus Genomics if

You do not have any DNA data yet and want whole genome sequencing bundled with the report, and the ~$399 price is acceptable for one person.

Pricing

Public list prices. Genomisaur Family Full is currently $49.5 with code LAUNCH50.

OptionPriceWhat it is
Individual report$20–$49 (Health Report)$399 (Nucleus Preview, one person)
Couple / preconception report$99 (Family Full, both parents)~$798 (two Nucleus Preview tests)
Whole genome sequencing+$20 if uploading WGS VCF; not requiredIncluded in the test
Turnaround~20 min individual · ~2 hr familyWeeks (includes lab sequencing)

Competitor prices sourced from Public list price on mynucleus.com as of 2026. Update periodically; confirm on the vendor's site before purchasing.

Feature comparison

Side-by-side on the things that actually change what the product does for you.

FeatureGenomisaurNucleus GenomicsEdge
Base test you needNone — uses existing 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, or WGS VCFNucleus WGS (included) or bring your own VCF
Whole genome sequencingSupported via VCF upload (+$20)Included in the test
Preconception focus (two-parent analysis)Yes — 100 simulated offspring genomes from both parentsSingle-person report; couples buy two
Polygenic risk scores included71 PRS across 14 categoriesBroad PRS coverage; exact count varies
Carrier screeningCystic fibrosis, sickle cell, Tay-Sachs, SMA, and moreExtensive carrier screening panel
Turnaround time~20 min (individual), ~2 hours (family)Weeks (includes lab sequencing)
Price (one-time)$99 Family Full$399 Nucleus Preview
Data ownership & portabilityYou bring your own file; delete any timeYour data sits in Nucleus; portability depends on their policies

What each one does well

Genomisaur

  • $99 for both parents' preconception analysis — one-tenth the per-person Nucleus Preview price
  • 100 simulated offspring genomes — distributions of traits, disease risk, and carrier outcomes
  • Works with data you already paid for once (23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, or any WGS VCF)
  • Results in ~2 hours, no lab work in the loop
  • You can delete your data at any time from your profile

Nucleus Genomics

  • Whole genome sequencing is included in the price
  • Better-known brand in the consumer-WGS category
  • Polished single-person report UI
Our take

For most couples planning a family who already have some genetic data, the Genomisaur Family Full Report at $99 covers what Nucleus Preview covers — polygenic risk, carrier screening, trait prediction — plus a two-parent 100-offspring simulation Nucleus does not offer. If you do not yet have any DNA data and want WGS bundled in, Nucleus Preview is the simpler one-stop purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Is Genomisaur a cheaper alternative to Nucleus Preview?

Yes — the Genomisaur Family Full Report is $99 one-time versus Nucleus Preview's listed $399. The difference is that Nucleus includes whole genome sequencing and Genomisaur assumes you already have genetic data (or can upload a VCF from any provider, including Nucleus, for +$20).

Can I upload my Nucleus Genomics data to Genomisaur?

Yes. Nucleus exports a VCF of your whole genome sequence. Upload it to Genomisaur and we compute all of our polygenic risk scores, trait predictions, and preconception analyses on top of it.

Do I need whole genome sequencing for a preconception report?

No. Consumer SNP arrays from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or MyHeritage cover enough well-studied variants to produce meaningful polygenic risk scores and carrier screening results. WGS is a nice-to-have for rare-variant resolution, not a requirement.

Which one should I buy?

If you do not have any genetic data yet and want a WGS-backed report, Nucleus Preview is the most comparable product at ~$399. If you (or either parent) already have 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, or a VCF from any sequencing provider, Genomisaur's Family Full Report gives you preconception-specific outputs — 100 simulated offspring, carrier screening, PRS — at $99.

How does two-parent simulation work?

We model meiosis computationally: each simulated offspring inherits one chromosome copy from each parent, with crossover events shuffled in. Running 100 of those simulations gives you a distribution — "72 of 100 children had brown eyes, 20 hazel, 8 blue" — instead of a single deterministic guess.

Is this medical advice?

No. Both Nucleus Preview and Genomisaur are informational reports, not diagnostic tools. Carrier and risk results should be reviewed with a qualified healthcare provider or genetic counselor before making medical decisions.

Informational, not diagnostic

Consumer preconception reports — ours, Nucleus Genomics's, and others — are informational. Carrier and polygenic risk results should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider or genetic counselor before making medical or reproductive decisions.

Start with the Preconception Report if you already have both parents' genetic data, or use our Health Report if you want the polygenic scores for one person first.