Konyomi and Mangaka side by side
| Feature | Konyomi | Mangaka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Gem packs, no subscription: $19.99 for 5 chapters, $34.99 for 10, $74.99 for 25 | For Fun from $9.99, For Hobbyists from $19.99, For Studio from $99.99, and For Business at $9,999 once. Credit amounts and billing period are not shown |
| Free tier | Signing in and reading are free. Drawing needs a gem pack, because a new account has no gems | A free plan described as "always free". Credit amount not listed. Paid plans list "No watermark" |
| What you start from | A written story, pasted or uploaded as a .txt file, up to 200,000 characters. Or a chat in which Kon writes the story with you | Story or script text, or a .txt file, plus characters you create |
| Length | Up to 40 chapters per story, each up to 6 pages and 16 panels | Not listed |
| Same characters across pages | Each character is drawn once, then used as the reference for every panel. You cannot upload your own character art | You create characters and adjust their poses and expressions. A consistency method is not listed |
| Art styles | 10 named styles, from Shōnen action to Noir | Several manga styles or a custom style. Number not listed |
| Editing | Change any balloon or caption for free. Redraw one panel with a note for 10 gems. No layout editor | Edit dialogue and text in the storyboard, and adjust poses and expressions |
| Languages | Balloons in the language of your story. App screens in English | Not listed |
| Export | PDF from the print window of your browser, and a public story link | Not listed. The site mentions a download |
| Mobile | Works in a phone browser and installs to the home screen. No app-store app | iOS and Android apps |
| Ownership | Terms: your story and the manga stay yours. Local law decides the rights in AI drawings | Personal or commercial use allowed under its terms. Creators keep their scripts and final works |
Where Konyomi is stronger
- Published limits and prices. Konyomi states the length it reads, the chapters and pages it draws and the gem price of every step. Mangaka's pricing page does not show credit amounts.
- Long stories. Konyomi reads up to 200,000 characters and splits them into up to 40 chapters of up to 6 pages.
- Cast before pages. Kon draws every character once and uses those drawings in every panel.
- Ten named styles. From Shōnen action and Shōjo romance to Noir and Superhero.
What Mangaka offers
- Phone apps for iOS and Android.
- Poses and expressions that you can adjust for each character.
- Animation on the Hobbyists plan and higher.
Who each is best for
- Pick Konyomi if you have a long story and want to know before you start how many chapters you get and what each one costs. Kon plans the chapters, draws the cast first and keeps every balloon editable.
- Pick Mangaka if you want to make manga in a phone app or animate your manga.
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Common questions
Is Mangaka better than Konyomi?
For a long story, Konyomi is the better pick. It publishes its limits and prices, splits long stories into chapters and draws the cast before any page. Mangaka is ahead on phone apps, a free plan and animation.
How much does Mangaka cost?
On October 27, 2026, its pricing page listed plans starting at $9.99, $19.99 and $99.99, and a one-time Business plan at $9,999. The page did not show credit amounts or say whether prices are monthly. Konyomi's gem packs cost $19.99, $34.99 and $74.99, paid once.
Can I upload a .txt file to Mangaka and Konyomi?
Yes, both accept a .txt file. Konyomi reads up to 200,000 characters. Mangaka does not list a limit.
Does Mangaka have a mobile app?
Yes, Mangaka links to an iOS app and an Android app. Konyomi has no app-store app. It works in a phone browser and can be added to the home screen.
Sources
We checked the Mangaka facts on its public site on October 27, 2026. Konyomi makes this page. Write to contact@konyomi.com if a fact has changed.
Konyomi turns a written story into manga, with the same faces on every page.