WaniKani AlternativesLanguage Learning Tools and other similar apps like WaniKani

WaniKani is described as 'Web application for learning Japanese kanji and vocabulary with the goal of teaching you around 1,700 kanji and 5,000 vocabulary words in about a one to two years. "What? That's impossible!" you scream' and is a language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 50 alternatives to WaniKani, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best WaniKani alternative is Duolingo, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to WaniKani are Memrise, Busuu, Lingvist and Study Snacks.

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  1. Duolingo icon

    Duolingo

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    Duolingo offers a gamified platform to learn over 30 languages for free. Engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice with intelligent chatbots. Join 300 million users and track progress with rewards. Optional Duolingo Plus removes ads and adds features.

    272 Duolingo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Duolingo is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to WaniKani.

    • Duolingo is the most popular free alternative to WaniKani.

    • Duolingo is Freemium and ProprietaryWaniKani is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Memrise

     196 likes

    Have fun while learning a foreign language with Memrise. The more you enjoy learning, the more (and quicker) your skills will develop. This is why entertainment mixed with real-life, relevant content is at the very core of the Memrise language learning experience.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Busuu

     47 likes

    Provides courses for 12 languages created by native experts, covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with offline mode, placement tests, personalized study plans, official certification, and a global learning community.

    167 Busuu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Busuu

    Provides courses for 12 languages created by native experts, covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with offline mode, placement tests, personalized study plans, official certification, and a glo...

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    Lingvist

     31 likes

    Learn Spanish, French, German, Russian, and English with Lingvist – a hyper-efficient vocabulary builder that uses AI to improve your memory.

    128 Lingvist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Because no japanese learning available

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Lingvist is the most popular commercial alternative to WaniKani.

    • Lingvist is Paid and ProprietaryWaniKani is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Study Snacks

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    Turn learning into a word puzzle in Study Snacks!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
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  8. LinguaCafe icon

    LinguaCafe

     5 likes

    LinguaCafe is a free, web-based and self-hosted platform that helps language learners read in foreign languages. It allows users to import texts from different sources, and provides a set of tools that helps them easily acquire vocabulary.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    • LinguaCafe is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to WaniKani.

    • LinguaCafe is the most popular Open Source alternative to WaniKani.

    • LinguaCafe is Free and Open SourceWaniKani is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Glossarie

     5 likes

    Learn vocabulary the natural, immersive way. Build your skills in French, Italian or Spanish whilst you read your favourite books.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Corgi AI

     5 likes

    We started the Corgi project as a hobby to help people overcome language barriers and make better use of their time online.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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    Univerbal

     1 like

    Meet Univerbal (formerly Quazel, but now you can actually spell it!), your AI tutor and conversation partner for honing your language skills. Talk in real-life scenarios, ask grammar and vocabulary questions, and receive speaking feedback.

    71 Univerbal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
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    Term Typer

     2 likes

    Term Typer is a web app to practice typing and learning new words and its definition.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    Kanji Dojo

     6 likes

    Android application for practicing writing Japanese characters.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Kanji Dojo is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to WaniKani.

    • Kanji Dojo is Free and Open SourceWaniKani is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kanji Dojo is Privacy focusedWaniKani is not according to our users
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