The Best Open Source Anki AlternativesTop Flashcard & Language Learning Tools like Anki

The best open source alternative to Anki is AnkiDroid. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Anki and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Anki are Mnemosyne, Scholarsome, Learning with Texts and TubeCards.

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  1. AnkiDroid icon
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    AnkiDroid

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

    94 AnkiDroid alternatives
    AnkiDroid screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Learn with Flashcards
    2.  Srs
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Automatic Backup
    5.  Support for LaTeX
    6.  Cross-device syncing
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  File Versioning
    9.  Hierarchical Structure
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  LaTeX Math
    12.  Data export/import
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    rdabhi

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

    Positive comment •Sep 15, 2020
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    NameLessGO

    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)

    Positive comment •Jun 16, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks AnkiDroid is a great Anki alternative.

    • AnkiDroid is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Anki.

    • AnkiDroid is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Anki.

    • AnkiDroid is Free and Open SourceAnki is also Free and Open Source
    • AnkiDroid is Privacy focused and LightweightAnki is not according to our users
  2. Mnemosyne icon
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    Mnemosyne

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    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.

    96 Mnemosyne alternatives
    Mnemosyne has full support for Unicode

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    Mnemosyne Features

    1.  Support for LaTeX
    2.  Portable
    3.  Srs
    Images
    Sounds: .wav .mp3 .ogg (also videos: .mov .ogg .mp4 .qt)
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    Buster_Blue

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

    Positive comment •Aug 27, 2018
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    Guest

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

    Positive comment •Jan 22, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mnemosyne is a great Anki alternative.

    • Mnemosyne is Free and Open SourceAnki is also Free and Open Source
  4. Scholarsome icon
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    Scholarsome

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    Scholarsome is an open source studying system. Through the use of flashcards, among other core features, users can practice memorization of terms and definitions, along with keeping their data secure locally.

    66 Scholarsome alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Scholarsome Features

    1.  Quizzes
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    Scholarsome VS Anki

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    • Scholarsome is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Anki.

    • Scholarsome is Free and Open SourceAnki is also Free and Open Source
  5. Learning with Texts icon
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    Learning with Texts

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    Learning with Texts (LWT) is a free tool for Language Learning by reading & listening to texts, saving & reviewing vocab. Prerequisites are an installed LAMP/WAMP/MAMP (local web server & database) software and a modern web browser.

    72 Learning with Texts alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Learning with Texts Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  RTL support
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  6. TubeCards icon
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    TubeCards

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    TubeCards - Cross-platform Spaced Repetition App written in Flutter.

    9 TubeCards alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    TubeCards Features

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  7. Memcode icon
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    Memcode

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    Spaced-repetition app, the best for scientists and coders. With rich formatting, with images, with code formatting, with formulas, with multiple flashcard types. Entirely free, open-source.

    53 Memcode alternatives
    This is a question-answer flashcard. You answer, and then rate yourself.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Memcode Features

    1.  Support for LaTeX
    2.  Text formatting
    3.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Srs
    This is a cloze-deletion flashcard. You input the word, and we automatically check if it's right.
    This is an interface for creating your flashcards.
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    You have a one-click away, slick interface to learn/review your flashcards.
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    Guest

    Web-based, beautiful, fast UI

    Positive comment •Dec 1, 2019
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    heckfy369

    More user-friendly interface

    Positive comment •Apr 16, 2019
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    • Memcode is Free and Open SourceAnki is also Free and Open Source
  9. Quenti icon
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    Quenti

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    Quenti is the ultimate learning platform for mastering anything you're studying. Learn with flashcards, games, and more, all without interruptions. Open-source and free forever for students.

    14 Quenti alternatives
    Hero section on the landing page, details an overview of the study set page. Study set page contains a centered flashcard and study modes including Learn, Flashcards, Test, Match, and others.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Title reads: "Study without limits." Shows an example multiple choice card from the Learn study mode depicting an incorrect selection resulting in a pointer to the right answer.
    Title reads: "Create a set, we'll handle the rest." Graphics show an "Import from Quizlet" dialog and accent help menu in the study set editor.
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    Title reads: "Meet your command menu." Shows a centered modal displaying a list of recent study sets and folders which the user has seen.

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Gamification
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Upload Screenshot
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  Grading
    8.  Data export/import
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    • Quenti is the most popular SaaS alternative to Anki.

    • Quenti is Free and Open SourceAnki is also Free and Open Source
    • Quenti is LightweightAnki is not according to our users
  10. GNOME Memorize icon
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    GNOME Memorize

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    Memorize is a native GNOME app that stores your flashcard sets. It enables you to create, edit, view, and study sets. Use the test mode to create preparation exams. Additionally, you can easily import existing Quizlet sets.

    59 GNOME Memorize alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
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  11. Flash Deck icon
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    Flash Deck

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    A simple Flash Card application to assist in learning and remembering something.

    64 Flash Deck alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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