nucleus
The premium Open Source alternative to DNAnexus SDK
🎯 Best for:Developers building complex genomic analysis tools and pipelines.
What is nucleus?
Replaces fragmented bioinformatics file parsers with a unified Python and C++ interface for genomic data. It leverages Protocol Buffers to ensure consistent data representation across BAM, VCF, and FASTQ formats.
Tech Stack
C++Biology & Biotechnology
Why nucleus?
- • Unified data models
- • High-performance C++ core
- • Extensive test coverage
Limitations
- • Steep learning curve
- • Heavy dependency on Bazel
- • Limited to specific file formats
2/12/2026
Last Update
120
Forks
3
Issues
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on DNAnexus SDK)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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