Pick Anki if
learners who will write or import a deck and review daily.
Read the Anki pageAnki vs WaniKani
Our take
Pick Anki if you're learners who will write or import a deck and review daily. Pick WaniKani if you're japanese learners who will do reviews every day. Skip Anki if you're people who want a locked kanji path (WaniKani) or an AI speaking partner (Langua). Skip WaniKani if you're people who want a conversation AI (Langua) or a general flashcard app they fill themselves (Anki).
Best for
Anki Remembering what you put on the card
WaniKani Remembering Japanese characters
Free plan
Anki $0 · aGPL-3.0
WaniKani $0 · through level 3
Lowest paid
Anki AnkiMobile (iOS) $24.99
WaniKani Monthly $9
Next step up
Anki
WaniKani Annual $89
Watch out
Anki You build the cards
WaniKani Free ends at level 4
Last checked
Anki 2026-10-28 · apps.ankiweb.net
WaniKani 2026-10-28 · knowledge.wanikani.com/account-and-membership/payment-and-billing/subscription-plans
Which one, then?
Pick WaniKani if
japanese learners who will do reviews every day.
Read the WaniKani page