Three pricing archetypes
Entry
$149 once
Single measurement
- Buccal telomere test or myDNAge PhenoAge
- One reference number
- No trajectory tracking
- Good for curiosity, weak for optimization
Tracking bundle
$499 / year
2× $229 (TruAge PACE) + extras
- TruAge PACE or GlycanAge every 6 months
- Trajectory makes lifestyle impact visible
- Affordable + methodologically sound
- Pairs well with existing nutrition / training practice
Premium
$999+ / year
2× Complete + adjuncts
- TruAge Complete ($499) every 6 months
- OMICmAge + PACE + GrimAge + methylation
- Optionally add Omega-3 index, vitamin D, GlycanAge
- Maximum data, but interpretation overhead
Total cost of ownership — 3 years
A realistic budget shouldn't only include the test kit but also follow-up costs. Anyone serious about BioAge tracking ends up on one of three paths:
| Path |
Tests / year |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Total |
Minimal
tracking PACE only | 2× TruAge PACE | $458 | $458 | $458 | $1,374 |
Combo
PACE + glycan alternating | 2× PACE, 1× GlycanAge | $757 | $757 | $757 | $2,271 |
Premium
Complete twice yearly | 2× TruAge Complete | $998 | $998 | $998 | $2,994 |
| Path recommendation: Combo across 3 years at ~$2,271 | ~$63/month |
Hidden costs
The kit price is only part of the equation. Four cost blocks are routinely underestimated:
Block 1: Follow-up labs. Anyone who wants to actually understand their BioAge values needs classic blood markers (vitamin D, omega-3 index, HbA1c, hsCRP, lipid panel). Plan $100 – $250 / year extra.
Block 2: Supplements. A BioAge result almost always leads to a supplement routine (vitamin D, omega-3, magnesium, possibly NAD+ precursor, spermidine). Budget: $30 – $120 / month.
Block 3: Wearable subscriptions. Anyone tracking sleep and HRV alongside lands on Oura ($6/month) or Whoop ($30/month including hardware). Annually $72 – $360 extra.
Block 4: Interpretation time. Good interpretation needs either a longevity-savvy physician or coach ($80 – $200 / hour) or substantial self-study. These "time costs" are rarely budgeted but are real.
When does each path make sense?
One-shot ($149)
Reasonable for curiosity or as a self-reflection prompt. Anyone who doesn't plan to change lifestyle or track after the first reading can save the additional $2,000+.
Tracking bundle (~$500/year)
The pragmatic majority recommendation. Twice-yearly PACE measurement or alternating PACE+GlycanAge gives enough signal for lifestyle decisions without overhead. Monthly budget under $50.
Premium path (~$1,000+/year)
Only worth it for enthusiasts who actually use the data actively (wearables, coach, structured experiment design). Anyone unwilling to invest 1 – 2 hours / week in interpretation and lifestyle adjustment saves substantially with the tracking bundle.
Disclaimer: Prices and subscription terms reflect April 2026. Providers change structures regularly. Informational only — not medical advice, not financial advice. For health questions please consult a qualified physician.