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FluentU vs JapanesePod101
Both stand on language learning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
FluentU combines video learning with vocabulary lookup, quizzes, and spaced repetition across web and mobile. Its free plan and 14-day trial provide ways to begin, while Plus and Super have different billing terms and features.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
JapanesePod101 combines short lessons with a broad set of practice and review tools. The free plan offers selected content, while paid plans add access to more lessons and, at the Premium PLUS level, a personal teacher.
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| FluentU | JapanesePod101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus: $11.99 a month | Basic: $4 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | FluentU | JapanesePod101 |
| Website | fluentu.com | japanesepod101.com |
| On language learning apps | #19 of 278 | #23 of 278 |
FluentU: what it does well
- Offers courses in 10 languages.
- Offline lessons are available.
- Includes speech practice and personalized review.
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
What to know first
- Super is charged yearly.
- Super's listed added benefit is higher AI Tutor daily limits.
JapanesePod101: what it does well
- Lessons range from 3 to 15 minutes.
- Covers Absolute Beginner through Advanced.
- Lessons are downloadable for offline study.
- Includes placement testing and personalized review.
- New lessons are added weekly.
What to know first
- iCloud syncing is unavailable on Android.
- Premium PLUS teacher access is in the highest tier.
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