Anki alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Anki alternative for most people
MemriseReady-made courses with native-speaker videos, no deck building needed.
Best Anki alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ClozemasterPre-built sentence practice for vocabulary in context.
Best Anki alternative for iPhone and Android
MigakuCreates flashcards directly from shows and websites you're watching or reading.
Best Anki alternative for working in the browser
LingvistAdaptive 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.