Compare software

Satori ReaderLingQ
Freemium

Guest access is available; full content requires a paid plan listed on the pricing page.

 Freemium

Free sign-up, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.

Web Web, Browser extension
  • Annotated stories with grammar and kanji help
  • Audio to listen alongside the text
  • Learning from real books, podcasts and shows
  • Tracks vocabulary as you read
  • Japanese only
  • Less suited to complete beginners
  • Requires an account
  • Full use depends on a paid plan
Web application Web application, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.