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WaniKani vs Renshuu: catalog facts
WaniKani	Renshuu
Freemium The first levels are free; full access requires a subscription.	Freemium Free to start learning, with optional paid features.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
Structured path through 2,000 kanji and 6,000 words Mnemonics for radicals, kanji and vocabulary	Vocabulary, kanji and grammar in one place Dictionaries filterable by JLPT level
Fixed lesson order that cannot be rearranged Covers kanji and vocabulary only, not grammar	Japanese only Requires an account to track progress
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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