Migaku pricing and features (2026)
Migaku has three paid plans and no standalone free tier: $15 per month, $144 per year ($12 per month), or $499 once for lifetime access. It turns sentences from shows into flashcards with audio and images.
Last reviewed: September 2026
Migaku plans and prices
Prices are in US dollars, from Migaku's public pricing.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $15/month | Full access to Migaku, billed each month. |
| Yearly | $144/year | Full access to Migaku, billed once a year ($12 per month). |
| Lifetime | $499 once | Full access to Migaku with one payment. |
What Migaku does
Migaku works on YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Rakuten Viki, and Animelon, with dictionary lookup on web pages. It has a browser extension and a mobile app.
Sentence mining
Turn a sentence from a show into a flashcard, with the audio and an image from the scene.
Spaced-repetition review
Review your cards in Migaku's own spaced-repetition system.
Anki export
Send your cards to Anki if you already use it.
Dictionary lookup
Look up words in subtitles and on web pages.
Pros
- Flashcards with audio and images from the scene.
- Anki export.
- Supports Rakuten Viki and Animelon as well as YouTube and Netflix.
- Browser extension and a mobile app.
Cons
- No standalone free tier.
- You build the cards yourself, which takes time.
- No typing dictation or conjugation drills.
Migaku alternatives
If Migaku costs more or asks for more card building than you want, these tools are worth a look.
Practy
Save a word with one click and it is ready to practice, with no card building. Typing drills, listening dictation, and conjugation practice. Free tier, or Plus at $7.99/month.
Add Practy to Chrome
Language Reactor
Dual subtitles and lookup on YouTube and Netflix, with a free tier. Pro costs $6/month.
Trancy
Bilingual subtitles on YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and Prime Video, with an AI speaking coach. Free tier, and Premium from $3.49/month.
LingQ
A reader for imported articles, podcasts, ebooks, and videos. Free tier up to 20 saved LingQs, and Premium at $14.99/month.
Frequently asked questions
Is Migaku free?
No. Migaku has no standalone free tier. It costs $15 per month, $144 per year, or $499 once for lifetime access.
How much does Migaku cost per year?
Migaku costs $144 per year, which is $12 per month.
Does Migaku have a lifetime plan?
Yes. Lifetime access costs $499 as one payment.
Which sites does Migaku work on?
YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Rakuten Viki, and Animelon, with dictionary lookup on web pages.
What is a cheaper alternative to Migaku?
Language Reactor Pro costs $6 per month and Practy Plus costs $7.99 per month. Both have free tiers. Practy also turns saved words into drills with no card building.