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Anki alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Anki: dated interface and steep learning curve, and official iOS app is paid. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Anki, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Memrise currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1RemNote logoRemNoteFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 448.9
  1. RemNote logo

    1. RemNoteTop pick

    Best for: Students who want to write notes and study them as flashcards in one app

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anki

    Notes and spaced-repetition flashcards in one app.

    Pros

    • Flashcards created straight from notes
    • Spaced repetition and exam scheduling built in
    • Free plan with unlimited notes and cards
    • Works offline on desktop and mobile

    Cons

    • Busy interface with a learning curve
    • PDF and AI features are capped on the free plan
    • Less suited to general work notes
    Visit RemNote Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is RemNote a good Anki alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $8 per month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2020, at MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remnote.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026remnote.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Anki alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Memrise logo

Best Anki alternative for most people

Memrise

Ready-made courses with native-speaker videos, no deck building needed.

Clozemaster logo

Best Anki alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Clozemaster

Pre-built sentence practice for vocabulary in context.

RemNote logo

Best Anki alternative for Mac

RemNote

Notes and spaced-repetition flashcards in one app.

RemNote logo

Best Anki alternative for Windows

RemNote

Notes and spaced-repetition flashcards in one app.

RemNote logo

Best Anki alternative for Linux

RemNote

Notes and spaced-repetition flashcards in one app.

Migaku logo

Best Anki alternative for iPhone and Android

Migaku

Creates flashcards directly from shows and websites you're watching or reading.

Lingvist logo

Best Anki alternative for working in the browser

Lingvist

Adaptive vocabulary course that picks the words for you.

Anki alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Anki?

Memrise ranks first right now. Ready-made courses with native-speaker videos, no deck building needed. Clozemaster and Migaku follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Anki?

Yes. Memrise (free plan + paid), Clozemaster (free plan + paid), WaniKani (free plan + paid) and RemNote (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Anki?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Anki alternatives work on Linux?

RemNote runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Anki?

The complaints we hear most: dated interface and steep learning curve; official iOS app is paid; you must build or choose decks yourself.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Anki, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.