Migaku
Migaku: A media-centered study toolkit with subtitle lookup, OCR, and spaced-repetition cards. Ranked #101 of 276 in Language Learning Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: 10-day trial; best for media-based learners using subtitles and flashcards.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- Pricing10-day trial
- Best forMedia-based learners using subtitles and flashcards
- Free planNo
- Paid from$10/mo
- Offline lessonsYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Look up words in subtitles and webpage text interactively.
- Create media-rich flashcards and review them with spaced repetition.
- Use OCR with books, e-readers, menus, and images.
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Standard starts at $10 per month.
- No dedicated pronunciation-practice tool.
- Courses are available only for selected languages.
Our verdict on Migaku
Migaku brings language study tools to video, webpages, books, and flashcards. It suits learners who want to work with native media and reading material while building vocabulary, rather than relying only on a conventional course sequence. Interactive word lookup, dual-subtitle options, OCR, and card creation connect study to material learners choose themselves. Beginner and structured courses are also available for selected languages, with progress tracking and comprehension scoring.
Its standout fit is turning viewing and reading into review. Migaku lists integrations with YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Viki, and Anki. Learners can create media-rich cards from lookups and revisit them through spaced repetition; study cards also support text-to-speech and native-speaker audio. OCR extends the workflow to physical or image-based text, including books, e-readers, menus, and images. This breadth across media makes it a better match for learners who already want to study through content than for someone seeking a narrowly structured speaking course.
Migaku runs on web, iOS, and Android, with a Chrome extension for browser-based study. The published plans show Migaku Standard at $10 per month, Migaku EA at $15 per month with early access to new features, and Migaku Lifetime at $499 one time with lifetime access. A 10-day free trial is offered, but there is no free plan. The trade-off is clear: choose Migaku if subtitle-based lookup, OCR, and flashcard review are central to your routine. Look elsewhere if dedicated pronunciation practice is essential; Migaku says it has no such tool, though native-speaker audio can support shadowing.
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Migaku fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $10/mo |
| Offline lessons | Yes |
| Speech practice | No |
| Placement test | Yes |
| Personalized review | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes |
| Languages offered | 11 |
| Free trial | 10 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Viki, Anki |
| Pricing | 10-day trial (source) |
| Website | migaku.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Migaku integrations
Migaku lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- YouTube
- Netflix
- Disney+
- Viki
- Anki
Alternatives to Migaku
- DuolingoA strong free starting point with broad practice, personalization, and mobile access.9.4
- BusuuA broad language-learning app combining structured lessons with human and AI feedback.9.2
- BabbelA guided paid course with practice across listening, speaking, writing, and grammar.9.1
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