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Shonen Jump vs FAKKU
Shonen Jump leads on 2 checks, FAKKU on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShonen Jump · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresShonen Jump · 2 of 2
Shonen Jump scores higher on our rubric for manga reading websites: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Shonen Jump offers simulpub chapters; FAKKU doesn't publish it. Shonen Jump offers offline reading; FAKKU doesn't publish it.
Shonen Jump is the better fit for english readers wanting a deep manga library. FAKKU is the better fit for english readers of manga and doujin titles.
- Shonen Jump fits best
English readers wanting a deep manga library
- FAKKU fits best
English readers of manga and doujin titles
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Side by side
| Feature | Shonen Jump 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | FAKKU 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Manga Reading Websites | #6 in Manga Reading Websites |
| Best for | English readers wanting a deep manga library | English readers of manga and doujin titles |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3.99/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Tickets |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features Shonen Jump 2/2 · FAKKU 0/2 | ||
| Simulpub chapters | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Offline reading | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Catalog access | Mixed | Mixed |
| Reading languages | English | English |
| Reading platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web; Android |
| Regional availability | United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Philippines, Singapore, and India | Not published |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Shonen Jump is VIZ Media’s digital manga service for readers following Weekly Shonen Jump series and other titles in its catalog. Selected chapters are free, including many latest chapters released the same day as in Japan. Readers who… Read the review → |
FAKKU is an adult manga and doujin reading website and publisher for English-language readers. It combines selected free titles with a paid subscription for selected manga chapters and magazine issues, plus individual digital book… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Shonen Jump — where it wins
- Membership unlocks a vault of over 20,000 manga chapters.
- Many latest chapters arrive the same day as their Japanese release.
- App downloads support offline reading, with progress synced across web and app.
Where it doesn't
- New memberships must be started in the mobile app.
- The free tier offers selected chapters rather than the full vault.
- Available only in specified countries.
FAKKU — where it wins
- Offers selected free manga, subscription access, and individual digital purchases
- Supports downloads and reading through the web and Android app
- Includes titles from Japanese magazines and Western artists
Where it doesn't
- Adult content is age-restricted and subject to local-law restrictions
- Android app access covers subscription chapters and owned books and doujin
- Reading is limited to web and Android
- Shonen Jump9.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo · 7-day trial
A broad English-language manga library with free chapters and a $3.99 monthly membership.
Visit Shonen JumpFull verdict → - FAKKU8.5/10 · Free plan
A mixed free, subscription, and purchase catalog for English-language manga readers.
Visit FAKKUFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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