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Anki

Free, open-source spaced-repetition flashcard app used by language learners and students.

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About Anki

Anki is a flashcard program that schedules each card for review just before you are likely to forget it, using a spaced-repetition algorithm you can tune. Language learners use it for vocabulary, sentences, kanji and audio cards, and it is equally popular with medical students. Cards can hold text, images, audio, video and scientific markup, layouts are fully customisable, and add-ons extend it with new features. Shared decks give you a head start, though making your own cards is often more effective. The desktop app for Windows, Mac and Linux is free and open source, AnkiWeb syncs collections for free, AnkiDroid on Android is a free community app, and the official iOS app, AnkiMobile, is a paid purchase that funds development. The downside is a plain, dated interface and a learning curve for settings and card design. Anki suits learners who want a powerful, free, long-term memory tool.

Best for: Self-directed learners who want free, customisable spaced-repetition flashcards.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and open source on desktop and Android
  • Highly customisable cards and scheduling
  • Large library of shared decks and add-ons

Why people leave

  • Dated interface and steep learning curve
  • Official iOS app is paid
  • You must build or choose decks yourself

Top Anki alternatives

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  1. 1Memrise logo
    Memrise

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

    66.5
  2. 2Clozemaster logo
    Clozemaster

    Pre-built sentence practice for vocabulary in context.

    62.6
  3. 3Migaku logo
    Migaku

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

    59.6
  4. 4Lingvist logo
    Lingvist

    Adaptive vocabulary course that picks the words for you.

    55.3
  5. 5WaniKani logo
    WaniKani

    Structured, ready-made SRS for Japanese kanji.

    53.6

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Anki: common questions

Is Anki free?

Yes. Anki is free, open-source software.

Is Anki open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at ankitects/anki.

What platforms does Anki run on?

Anki is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Anki?

The highest-ranked Anki alternatives right now are Memrise, Clozemaster and Migaku. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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