Grammar for N2: Bunpro vs Japanese Grammar Notes vs So-matome vs Imabi

Four common ways to study grammar past the beginner stage. They differ in format, price, and how much they explain.

Which should you choose?

Choose it if you want daily drills on a schedule and don't mind a subscription after the trial.

Choose it if you want free lessons with mock tests, and are happy to review with its Anki decks.

Choose it if you like a short, fixed daily plan on paper aimed squarely at the JLPT.

Choose it if you need a deep explanation of one point; use it as a reference, not a course.

	Bunpro	Japanese Grammar Notes	Nihongo So-matome (日本語総まとめ)	Imabi
Price	Free + paid options Free tier; 30-day Premium trial; about $6.49/month, $64.99/year or $194.99 lifetime (US App Store)	Free	Paid	Free
Level	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web	Print books	Web
Setup	Sign up	None	Buy the N2 grammar book	None
Best for	Grammar review by JLPT level	JLPT grammar practice	Structured JLPT study, one skill at a time	In-depth grammar explanations
Strengths	Covers N5 to N1 Links to outside explanations for each point	Covers N5 to N1 Mock tests with explanations	Short daily lessons keep you consistent Separate books per skill and level Built around the JLPT	Extremely thorough Free
Drawbacks	Subscription after the trial	Reviews rely on separate Anki decks	Grammar books give translations more than explanations You buy several books to cover one level	Dense for beginners
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Prices change; figures are approximate and were last checked on the date shown on each tool's page.