JLPT Practice Test vs JapaneseTest4You
Short answer: both are free and need no account, and they suit different jobs. JapaneseTest4You is a large library of short drills by skill, so it is the quicker way to work on one weak area or to get free listening practice. JLPT Practice Test gives you whole written sections (vocabulary, grammar and reading) in the exam's order, scored as you go, and an AI tutor for the questions you miss, so it is the better way to sit a full section and see where you stand. You can use both. The table shows what each has today, with a link to where we checked it.
Side by side
| Feature | JLPT Practice Test(this site) | JapaneseTest4You |
|---|---|---|
| Covers N5 to N1Practice for all five JLPT levels. | ||
| Free practice without an accountYou can answer questions without signing up or paying. | Yes All practice sets, the mini mock and the level test | |
| Full-length sets in the exam's formatWhole sections or papers laid out like the real test, not single drills. | Yes 105 sets; 85 at N1 to N3 follow past exam sessions | No Short exercises by skill (5 or 10 questions in the ones we opened), not whole papers |
| Timed mock examA full mock with the exam's time limits. | Partly Free 15- to 25-minute mini mock; the full timed mocks are paid and have no listening section | No No timer or full mock found |
| Listening practice with audioListening questions you can play and answer. | Partly Free sample at N5, N4, N3, N2; full sets need Keiko Pro; no N1 listening yet | Yes Free listening exercises with audio at every level, N1 included |
| Written explanation for each answerWhy the right answer is right, written out, not just the answer key. | Partly In the paid mocks and listening sets; free practice sets show the answer only | No Answer key plus a list of new words |
| AI tutor for your mistakesAsk an AI to explain a question or a grammar point. | Yes Keiko: 10 free messages a day with a free account | Not found None found |
| Spaced-repetition reviewBrings back items you got wrong on a schedule (SRS). | Partly Mistakes notebook, and Anki decks in the packs; no built-in SRS course | No Flashcards and infographics, no SRS scheduling found |
| iOS and Android appA native app in the App Store and Google Play. | Yes Keiko JLPT Coach (the AI tutor app), iOS and Android | Not found None linked from their site |
| Saves your scores and mistakesResults stay on an account so you can see progress. | Yes Free account | No No account seen; nothing saved |
| Published by the exam organizersMade by the Japan Foundation and JEES, who run the JLPT. | No Independent site | No Independent site |
Checked on each product's own pages (oldest check 2026-11-04). Click a mark to see where.
Pick JapaneseTest4You if
Learners who want hundreds of short, free drills by skill (grammar, kanji, vocabulary, reading and listening) at every level, each with an answer key and a list of the new words, and no sign-up. In its own words: "hundreds of practice tests, thousands of infographics and flashcards".
- Free listening practice with audio at every level, N1 included
- Far more short drills by skill, so you can hammer one weak area (say, N3 kanji) quickly
- A list of the new words after each exercise, plus flashcards and grammar infographics
Pick JLPT Practice Test if
Learners who want many practice papers for the written sections (vocabulary, grammar and reading) in the exam's order (105 sets, 7,406 questions across N5 to N1), free and without an account, plus an AI tutor (Keiko) to explain the questions they miss.
- More free written-section practice papers than the other sites we compared, with no account needed
- Keiko, an AI tutor that explains a missed question in English or Japanese
Start a free set at your level:
Where we're weaker
- Our full listening sets need Keiko Pro, and we have no N1 listening; theirs are free at every level
- We have no vocabulary list after each set, and our flashcards (Anki decks) come with the paid packs
- Our sets are whole written sections; if you want a 5-minute drill on one skill, theirs are quicker
And in general:
- Free practice sets show the right answer but no written explanation
- No N1 listening, and the full listening sets need Keiko Pro
- No grammar course or built-in spaced repetition
- Our timed mocks have no listening section
- Our N5 and N4 practice sets 3 to 10 are easier than the real exam
- Independent: not made by the people who write the exam
Prices, as of Nov 2026
JLPT Practice Test as of Nov 2026
- Practice sets, mini mock, level test: FreeNo account needed. A free account saves scores and mistakes.
- Keiko AI tutor (free): Free10 messages a day with a free account
- Final Mock Pack (one level): US$4.992 original timed mocks for one level (vocabulary, grammar and reading), one-time payment
- Study pack (one level): US$9.99Vocabulary and grammar PDFs and Anki decks, plus that level's 2 original mocks, one-time payment
- Keiko Pro: US$4.99 a month or US$39.99 a yearUnlimited Keiko and the full listening sets
- Exam Pass (December 2026): US$34.99All five study packs plus Keiko Pro until Dec 7, 2026, one payment
JapaneseTest4You as of Nov 2026
- Practice tests: FreeNo account
- Grammar and vocabulary ebooks, audio lessons: For Patreon supportersThe supporter price is on Patreon, not on their site
Other options
Not sure either fits? See the best free JLPT practice tests (Bunpro, Migii, GyanMirai and others), or what the official JLPT site gives you free.
FAQ
Is JapaneseTest4You free?
Practice tests: Free (No account). Grammar and vocabulary ebooks, audio lessons: For Patreon supporters (The supporter price is on Patreon, not on their site). Checked 2026-11-04.
Does JapaneseTest4You have full mock exams?
No timer or full mock found. Short exercises by skill (5 or 10 questions in the ones we opened), not whole papers. JLPT Practice Test: Free 15- to 25-minute mini mock; the full timed mocks are paid and have no listening section.
Which explains the answers better?
Neither writes an explanation under every free question. JapaneseTest4You: answer key plus a list of new words. JLPT Practice Test: in the paid mocks and listening sets; free practice sets show the answer only, and Keiko, the AI tutor, explains any question you ask about (10 free messages a day with a free account).
Which is better for listening?
JapaneseTest4You: Free listening exercises with audio at every level, N1 included. JLPT Practice Test: Free sample at N5, N4, N3, N2; full sets need Keiko Pro; no N1 listening yet. For free listening, JapaneseTest4You has more.
Are you affiliated with JapaneseTest4You?
No. JLPT Practice Test is an independent site run by S-Block Technologies. We wrote this page and keep it up to date; corrections are welcome.
Facts on this page were checked on each product's own site on 2026-11-04. Spotted an error? Email support@sblocktechnologies.com and we'll fix it within a week.
JLPT Practice Test is independent and not affiliated with the JLPT administering organizations.