WEBTOON
An app that has free webcomics made for scrolling on your phone.
What WEBTOON does
WEBTOON is a free comics app built for scrolling on a phone. It has a large library of webcomics, manhwa and manga across every genre. Most of it is free, and coins pay for extras like reading episodes early.
On WEBTOON, each episode is one long strip you swipe down through, which feels natural on a phone. The library spans many genres, and new episodes arrive on a regular schedule, so it is easy to follow a few series at once.
You can read a huge amount for free. Coins are the paid side: they let you read new episodes before they come out for free and get full access to some series. Some episodes also come as short videos.
Anyone can post a comic through the CANVAS section, so it doubles as a place for new artists to find readers. If you want Japanese manga specifically, MANGA Plus and Shonen Jump carry those series officially.
Alternatives to WEBTOON
Who it's for
Skip it if: People looking for classic Japanese manga series.
Pricing
Free planWEBTOON is free to read. Coins, bought in the app, pay for early episodes and full access to some series.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Lots to read for free
- Format made for one-handed reading
- Easy to discover new artists
Watch out for
- Waiting for free episodes can be slow
- Coins add up if you binge
- Free reading has limits on some series
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Questions people ask
Is WEBTOON free?
Yes, a large library is free. Coins are optional and pay for early episodes and full series access.
Can I post my own comic on WEBTOON?
Yes. The CANVAS section lets anyone publish a comic.
Is WEBTOON manga?
Mostly it's webcomics and Korean manhwa, with some manga. For official Japanese manga, try MANGA Plus or Shonen Jump.