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LingQ vs Satori Reader: catalog facts
LingQ	Satori Reader
Freemium Free sign-up, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.	Freemium Guest access is available; full content requires a paid plan listed on the pricing page.
Web, Browser extension	Web
Learning from real books, podcasts and shows Tracks vocabulary as you read	Annotated stories with grammar and kanji help Audio to listen alongside the text
Requires an account Full use depends on a paid plan	Japanese only Less suited to complete beginners
Web application, Browser extension	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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