FTDNA Big Y is a separate test — they sequence your Y-chromosome directly at very high coverage, and they maintain a database of living testers so you can find paternal cousins. Our report works from the DNA file you’ve already uploaded (no new test, no extra cost), reads only the Y-SNPs your existing chip covers (typically a few thousand), and matches you to ancient published specimens — not living relatives. If you want a deeper call or living-cousin matching, Big Y is the upgrade path.
How is this different from FTDNA Big Y?
How our report differs from Big Y — your existing file and ancient matches, no new test, and when to upgrade.