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Bunpro alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Bunpro: SRS reviews need Premium, and strict about accepted answers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bunpro, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Renshuu currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Renshuu logoRenshuuFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 366.5
2Anki logoAnkiOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +35 of 559.6
3LingoDeer logoLingoDeerFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 457.2
4italki logoitalkiPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.3
  1. Renshuu logo

    1. RenshuuTop pick

    Best for: Japanese learners who want one mostly free app for vocabulary, kanji and grammar

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bunpro

    Free all-in-one Japanese app with grammar, kanji and vocabulary.

    Pros

    • Covers vocabulary, kanji and grammar together
    • Most features are free
    • Study by JLPT level or custom lists

    Cons

    • Busy interface with many settings
    • Can overwhelm beginners
    • Japanese only
    Visit Renshuu Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Renshuu a good Bunpro alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free to start
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026renshuu.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Content
    Kanji, vocabulary, grammar, games and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026renshuu.org(opens source in a new tab)
    JLPT filters
    N5 to N1
    Checked Oct 25, 2026renshuu.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Anki logo

    2. Anki

    Best for: Self-directed learners who want free, customisable spaced-repetition flashcards

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bunpro

    Free, build your own grammar sentence decks.

    Pros

    • Free and open source on desktop and Android
    • Highly customisable cards and scheduling
    • Large library of shared decks and add-ons

    Cons

    • Dated interface and steep learning curve
    • Official iOS app is paid
    • You must build or choose decks yourself
    Visit Anki Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Anki a good Bunpro alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Sync
    Free AnkiWeb sync
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop price
    Free on Windows, Mac and Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Android app
    AnkiDroid, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
    iOS app
    AnkiMobile, paid, funds development
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Deck size
    Handles 100,000+ cards
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
  3. LingoDeer logo

    3. LingoDeer

    Best for: Beginners in Japanese, Korean or Chinese who want clear grammar explanations

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bunpro

    Guided Japanese course with grammar explanations.

    Pros

    • Clear grammar notes in every lesson
    • Native-speaker audio throughout
    • Multi-year one-time payment options

    Cons

    • Content tops out around lower-intermediate
    • Most of the course is behind the paywall
    • Smaller community than Duolingo
    Visit LingoDeer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LingoDeer a good Bunpro alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Monthly price
    US$14.99
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lingodeer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual price
    US$95.99 (discounted)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lingodeer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Curriculum
    Grammar-based, written by teachers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lingodeer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Audio
    Native-speaker voices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lingodeer.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. italki logo

    4. italki

    Best for: Learners who want flexible, pay-per-lesson tutoring in almost any language

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bunpro

    A Japanese tutor to practise grammar in conversation.

    Pros

    • Pay per lesson with no subscription
    • Huge range of languages and tutors
    • Cheap community tutors for conversation

    Cons

    • Quality varies by tutor
    • Scheduling across time zones takes effort
    • Costs add up with frequent lessons
    Visit italki Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is italki a good Bunpro alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Teachers
    20,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026italki.com(opens source in a new tab)
    English tutor prices
    $4 to $60 per hour
    Checked Oct 25, 2026italki.com(opens source in a new tab)
    30-minute English lesson
    Typically $4 to $10
    Checked Oct 25, 2026italki.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bunpro alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Renshuu logo

Best Bunpro alternative for most people

Renshuu

Free all-in-one Japanese app with grammar, kanji and vocabulary.

Anki logo

Best Bunpro alternative for a free option

Anki

Free, build your own grammar sentence decks.

WaniKani logo

Best Bunpro alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

WaniKani

Complements Bunpro by covering kanji and vocabulary.

Anki logo

Best Bunpro alternative for open source

Anki

Free, build your own grammar sentence decks.

Anki logo

Best Bunpro alternative for Mac

Anki

Free, build your own grammar sentence decks.

Anki logo

Best Bunpro alternative for Windows

Anki

Free, build your own grammar sentence decks.

Anki logo

Best Bunpro alternative for Linux

Anki

Free, build your own grammar sentence decks.

LingoDeer logo

Best Bunpro alternative for iPhone and Android

LingoDeer

Guided Japanese course with grammar explanations.

italki logo

Best Bunpro alternative for working in the browser

italki

A Japanese tutor to practise grammar in conversation.

Bunpro alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bunpro?

Renshuu ranks first right now. Free all-in-one Japanese app with grammar, kanji and vocabulary. WaniKani and Anki follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Bunpro?

Yes. Renshuu (free plan + paid), WaniKani (free plan + paid), Anki (open source) and LingoDeer (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bunpro?

Yes: Anki.

Which Bunpro alternatives work on Linux?

Anki runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Bunpro?

The complaints we hear most: SRS reviews need Premium; strict about accepted answers; japanese only.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bunpro, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.