Human Japanese vs JapanesePod101
Human Japanese
humanjapanese.com
JapanesePod101
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| Figure | Human Japanese | JapanesePod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.08/mo | $4/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 7.4 (#237) | 9.1 (#9) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2005 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Languages offered | 1 | 34 |
| Lesson format | Lessons use explanatory text and clickable examples so learners can see and hear what they are studying. | Lessons teach real conversations in 3-15 minute bite-sized audio and video sessions. |
| Purpose | Human Japanese teaches Japanese through a step-by-step course for learners starting from zero, with an Intermediate course for further study. | JapanesePod101 is an audio/video lesson-based program designed to get learners speaking Japanese from their first lesson. |
| Paid from | 5 | 4 |
| Support | The maker says it reads every support email and does its best to reply within 24 hours. | JapanesePod101 says its dedicated customer service team responds to email inquiries within 1 business day. |
Plans
Human Japanese
- Human Japanese Universal — Monthly$5 a month
- Human Japanese Universal — Annual$49 a year
- Human Japanese Universal and Satori Reader — Monthly$9 a month
- Human Japanese Universal and Satori Reader — Annual$89 a year
- Human Japanese Universal — monthly$5 a month
- Human Japanese Universal and Satori Reader — monthly$9 a month
- Human Japanese Universal — annual$49 a year
- Human Japanese Universal and Satori Reader — annual$89 a year
JapanesePod101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$106 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,313.73 a month
In their own words
Human Japanese
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JapanesePod101
JapanesePod101 teaches Japanese through short audio and video lessons designed to help learners speak from their first lesson. Sessions run 3 to 15 minutes and cover levels from Absolute Beginner through Advanced, with new lessons each week. The materials include pronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar explanations, reading notes, and cultural information approved through a certified Japanese teacher. Study tools include spaced-repetition flashcards, vocabulary and phrase lists, voice recording, translations, read-along notes, and daily lessons. The service has Android and iOS apps as well as a website; learners can download lessons for offline study and sync progress between the app and website. iCloud syncing is available on iOS but not Android. Premium PLUS adds access to a personal Japanese teacher, a personalized program, feedback, corrections, and private messaging. The free plan includes selected lessons and a seven-day Premium trial. Paid plans start at $4/mo (annual); plan prices are also listed in USD based on a 24-month subscription cost.