RemNote
An outliner for students that turns notes into flashcards with spaced repetition.
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About RemNote
RemNote combines an outliner-style note editor with flashcards, so you can write notes and mark parts of them as questions without leaving the page. Cards are reviewed with spaced repetition, and the app adds PDF annotation, image occlusion, an exam scheduler, a lecture recorder and AI tools that generate cards, quizzes and summaries from your notes or PDFs. It began at MIT in 2020 and is aimed squarely at students preparing for exams such as medical boards or language tests. The free plan includes unlimited notes and flashcards with limits on PDFs, images and AI credits; Pro and Pro with AI subscriptions lift those limits. It runs on the web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, and works offline. The downsides are a busy interface with a lot to learn, and AI features that consume credits quickly. It suits students who want notes and revision in one place.
Best for: Students who want to write notes and study them as flashcards in one app.
Pros and cons
What works
- 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
Why people leave
- Busy interface with a learning curve
- PDF and AI features are capped on the free plan
- Less suited to general work notes
Top RemNote alternatives
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Obsidian80.3Free local notes, with community plugins for spaced-repetition flashcards.
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Logseq72.8Free outliner with built-in flashcards and local files.
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Notability59.6Handwriting and audio-synced lecture notes on tablets.
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Goodnotes57.2Handwritten notes and PDF study materials with AI quizzes.
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Roam Research55.3A similar outliner for linked research notes, without the study focus.
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RemNote: common questions
Is RemNote free?
RemNote has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes (checked on RemNote's own site).
Is RemNote open source?
No, RemNote is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Logseq and Anki.
What platforms does RemNote run on?
RemNote is available for Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to RemNote?
The highest-ranked RemNote alternatives right now are Obsidian, Logseq and Notability. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.