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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
1Memrise logoMemriseFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 366.5
2Clozemaster logoClozemasterFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 362.6
3Migaku logoMigakuPaidNoBrowser extension, iOS, Android3 of 359.6
4Lingvist logoLingvistPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.3
5RemNote logoRemNoteFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 448.9
  1. Memrise logo

    1. MemriseTop pick

    Best for: Learners who want to hear and copy how native speakers really talk

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anki

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

    Pros

    • Real native-speaker video for every phrase
    • Record yourself and compare pronunciation
    • Spaced review helps vocabulary stick

    Cons

    • Little grammar teaching
    • Community courses are no longer in the main app
    • Best features need the paid plan
    Visit Memrise Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Memrise a good Anki alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free tier
    Yes, paid plan adds features
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memrise.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Native-speaker videos
    Thousands of short clips
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memrise.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI practice
    Private AI conversation practice
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memrise.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Clozemaster logo

    2. Clozemaster

    Best for: Post-beginner learners who want to grow vocabulary in real sentences

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anki

    Pre-built sentence practice for vocabulary in context.

    Pros

    • Learn words in real sentence context
    • 170+ language pairings
    • Free daily play

    Cons

    • Some sentences and translations are awkward
    • No grammar instruction
    • Unlimited play and listening need Pro
    Visit Clozemaster Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Clozemaster a good Anki alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Languages
    50+, with 170+ pairings
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clozemaster.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro guarantee
    30-day money-back
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clozemaster.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Listening practice
    Over 30 languages (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clozemaster.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Migaku logo

    3. Migaku

    Best for: Intermediate learners, especially of Japanese or Chinese, learning from shows and web content

    PaidBrowser extension, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anki

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

    Pros

    • One-click flashcards with audio and screenshots
    • Interactive subtitles on streaming sites
    • Tracks known words across everything you consume

    Cons

    • Overwhelming for complete beginners
    • Paid subscription for real use
    • Browser features need Chrome
    Visit Migaku Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Migaku a good Anki alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Money-back guarantee
    10 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026migaku.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extension
    Chrome
    Checked Oct 25, 2026migaku.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free account
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026migaku.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Lingvist logo

    4. Lingvist

    Best for: Learners who want to grow useful vocabulary quickly in context

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anki

    Adaptive vocabulary course that picks the words for you.

    Pros

    • Teaches the most frequent words first
    • Words always shown in real sentences
    • Custom AI decks on your own topics

    Cons

    • Mostly vocabulary, light on speaking
    • Typing drills can feel dry
    • Subscription needed after the trial
    Visit Lingvist Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Lingvist a good Anki alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Downloads
    7 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lingvist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Courses
    60+ language courses
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lingvist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes, no charge during trial
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lingvist.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. RemNote logo

    5. RemNote

    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.