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LinkerTube vs Migaku

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors. LinkerTube starts at $9, Migaku at $10. Both have a free tier.

LinkerTubeA browser sidebar that turns YouTube subtitles into saved vocabulary with spaced-repetition review.MigakuTurns Netflix, YouTube, and web content into clickable flashcards for language immersion.

Side by side

FactLinkerTubeMigaku
CategoryLanguage LearningLanguage Learning
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$9 month$10 month
Public APINoNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Chrome Ext, iOS, Android
Company—Migaku Inc.
Last verifiedSep 1, 2026Sep 1, 2026

What our research says

LinkerTube

LinkerTube is a solid pick for someone who already watches a lot of English-language YouTube and wants to turn that into vocabulary practice without switching apps. The free tier covers the core loop of saving and reviewing words; the Pro coaching layer is a nice-to-have rather than essential.

Pros

  • One-click word saving directly from YouTube subtitles
  • Links each saved word back to its video timestamp
  • Spaced-repetition review built in
  • Free tier includes cloud sync, not just local storage

Cons

  • English-learning focus only, not multi-language
  • AI coach and unlimited vocabulary require the $9/month Pro plan
  • No company name or location disclosed

Migaku

Migaku's bet is that watching a show you already want to watch teaches vocabulary better than a flashcard app in isolation, and the one-click-to-flashcard flow makes that practical instead of tedious. It only pays off for content you're already consuming in the target language, and the lifetime option is a real commitment at $499.

Pros

  • One-click flashcard creation directly from Netflix, YouTube, and web pages
  • Built-in spaced repetition and comprehension scoring
  • AI-generated word explanations alongside dictionary definitions
  • Available as browser extension plus iOS and Android apps

Cons

  • Only covers eleven languages, so many learners aren't served
  • Lifetime option costs $499, a large upfront commitment

Which one fits

Choose LinkerTube if you need

  • English learners who watch YouTube regularly
  • People who prefer learning vocabulary in video context over flashcard decks alone
  • Users wanting cross-device sync of saved words

Choose Migaku if you need

  • Learners who already watch shows/YouTube in their target language
  • People wanting spaced-repetition review built from real content, not premade decks
  • Learners of the eleven specifically supported languages

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