The Best Anki AlternativesTop Flashcard & Language Learning Tools like Anki

Anki is described as 'Program which makes remembering things easy. Because it is a lot more efficient than traditional study methods, you can either greatly decrease your time spent studying, or greatly increase the amount you learn' and is a leading flashcard learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Anki for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows apps. The best Anki alternative is AnkiDroid, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Anki are RemNote, Quizlet, Memrise and Mochi.

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  1. AnkiDroid icon

    AnkiDroid

     151 likes

    Anki flashcards on Android. Your secret trick to achieve superhuman information retention.

    117 AnkiDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about AnkiDroid as an Alternative to Anki
    rdabhi
    Positive
    3

    It's based upon the same source as Anki & is designed to sync with ankiweb. It's complimentary to Anki for desktop.

    NameLessGO
    Positive
    0

    Anki >>> Quizlet and Brainscape

    • It is free, open source, active community, a lot of add-ons -> customization.
    • It is hard to use without a guide-> have to watch/read guide content.

    OBS: AnkiApp is not part of Anki (only AnkiWeb, AnkiMobile, AnkiDroid)

    AnkiDroid icon
    AnkiDroid icon

    • Almost everyone thinks AnkiDroid is a great Anki alternative.

    • AnkiDroid is Free and Open SourceAnki is also Free and Open Source
  2. RemNote icon

    RemNote

     82 likes

    A note-taking tool that gives you memory superpowers. It automatically generates flashcards from your notes and figures out the optimal time to practice each flashcard.

    260 RemNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about RemNote as an Alternative to Anki
    poqdoq
    Positive
    1

    Has a very nice review system. For example, the delete button is prominently shown so you can clear out garbage cards easily.

    RemNote icon
    RemNote icon
    • RemNote is Freemium and ProprietaryAnki is Free and Open Source
  4. Quizlet icon

    Quizlet

     83 likes

    Simple tools for learning anything. Search millions of study sets or create your own. Improve your grades by studying with flashcards, games and more.

    181 Quizlet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Quizlet as an Alternative to Anki
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    Quizlet does not used a spaced repetition system, which is the primary feature of Anki.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    NameLessGO
    Negative
    0

    pricey for space repetition (exclusive function of flashcards)

    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    Web interface is oversized, cumbersome, and not as powerful. Large decks will freeze on webpages easily.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Quizlet icon
    Quizlet icon

    • Most users think Quizlet is a great Anki alternative.

    • Quizlet is Freemium and ProprietaryAnki is Free and Open Source
  5. Memrise icon

    Memrise

     196 likes

    Have fun while learning a foreign language with Memrise. The more you enjoy learning, the more (and quicker) your skills will develop. This is why entertainment mixed with real-life, relevant content is at the very core of the Memrise language learning experience.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Memrise as an Alternative to Anki
    Guest
    Negative
    10

    Very difficult to create your own cards with memrise

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Memrise used to be an efficient SRS for self-created flashcard decks, now it's mostly worthless unless you pay a monthly fee, which a popup prompts you to do every 3 minutes or so.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    SRS, official and community created courses, gamified learning. .

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Memrise icon
    Memrise icon

    • Some users think Memrise is a great Anki alternative, some don't.

    • Memrise is Freemium and ProprietaryAnki is Free and Open Source
  6. Mochi icon

    Mochi

     40 likes

    Mochi is a cross-platform desktop tool that lets you take notes and make flashcards using markdown, then study them using spaced repetition.

    103 Mochi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Mochi as an Alternative to Anki
    Top Positive Comment
    Hasan Shahriar
    2

    Cross device syncing is paid option and all your file store locally. Otherwise it is good UI and good flashcard app.

    nicklucianocorona
    Positive
    2

    It's way better than Anki. Simpler and more intuitive interface and way more efficient in creating cards from notes. IMO, it fully replaces Anki.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Overall the ui is much better and you can join your cards with your notes, at the time when i'm writing this comment the application is still evolving and will be withoutly becoming better and better as the time pass

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
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    Mochi icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Mochi is a great Anki alternative.

    • Mochi is Freemium and ProprietaryAnki is Free and Open Source
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    Mnemosyne

     34 likes

    Mnemosyne (named for the Greek goddess of memory, Mnemosyne) is spaced repetition software developed from 2003 until the present. The software is similar to SuperMemo, commercial software developed by Piotr Wozniak.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Mnemosyne as an Alternative to Anki
    Buster_Blue
    Positive
    2

    Very similar in look and function, to Anki. Mnemosyne isn't as customizable, but it's easier on beginners.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Easier to use for beginners. Cram plug-in available out of the box.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Mnemosyne icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Mnemosyne is a great Anki alternative.

    • Mnemosyne is Free and Open SourceAnki is also Free and Open Source
  10. AnkiApp icon

    AnkiApp

     33 likes

    AnkiApp is a simple, efficient, flashcard app that lets you study at your own pace, whenever you have time. Study sessions are as quick as 1 minute or less. It works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers, and synchronizes automatically between all your devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    SuperMemo

     22 likes

    SuperMemo (from "Super Memory") is a learning method and software package developed by SuperMemo World in Poland from 1985 to the present. It is a practical application of the spaced repetition learning technique that has been proposed for efficient instruction by a...

    91 SuperMemo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    SuperMemo UX for Windows (1)
     
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    Cogent

     4 likes

    Cogent is a personal tutor with AI-driven tools for studying. From speedy flashcard generation to chatting with your own files, Cogent makes learning collaborative and organized. We transform how you learn, one subject at a time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. Traverse icon

    Traverse

     11 likes

    Traverse is the only app combining mind maps, notes and flashcards, so you can master complex topics and never forget anything again. With visual notes to see the big picture and spaced repetition to review at the optimal time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mind maps, notes and flashcards in one
     
  14. Ricotta Learning icon

    Ricotta Learning

     8 likes

    Unlock fluency faster than ever. Experience a revolutionary, science-driven learning platform that tailors every lesson to the way your brain works—so you can master languages in record time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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