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Anki

Spaced repetition flashcards that make learning stick.

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  • Rating

    4.6 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Intermediate

  • Works on

    macOS, Windows, Linux

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What is Anki?

Anki schedules reviews at the moment you are about to forget, which is the most evidence-backed way to learn large amounts of material. Free, open source and offline.

Pros: what Anki does well

  • Free and open source
  • Proven learning method

Cons: where it falls short

  • Unpolished interface
  • iOS app is paid

What people use Anki for

  • Learning vocabulary for a new language a few minutes each day
  • Revising for exams such as medical, law or language tests
  • Remembering facts, formulas or code you look up often

How to get started

  1. 1Download Anki for Windows, Mac or Linux from apps.ankiweb.net, or AnkiDroid on Android.
  2. 2Create a deck and add cards with a question on the front and the answer on the back, or import a shared deck.
  3. 3Review the cards Anki shows each day and rate how well you remembered each one.
  4. 4Make a free AnkiWeb account if you want to sync your cards between devices.

Anki pricing

Anki is free on Windows, Mac and Linux, AnkiDroid is free on Android, and AnkiWeb sync is free. AnkiMobile for iPhone and iPad is a paid app, and its sales help fund Anki's development. See current prices on Anki's site

Checked 2026-10-30. Prices change, so double-check before you pay.

Anki FAQ: quick answers

Is Anki free?
Yes on desktop, Android and the web. Only AnkiMobile, the iPhone and iPad app, is paid.
How does Anki decide when to show a card?
It uses spaced repetition: cards you remember well come back after longer gaps, and cards you forget come back sooner.
Can I use Anki on more than one device?
Yes. The free AnkiWeb sync service keeps your decks the same on your computer, phone and the web.

Compare Anki

See how Anki stacks up, side by side, plus the lists it made.

Anki alternatives

Not sold on Anki? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

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NotebookLMEditor's pick, verified

Focus: research, citations and summaries. Shares study with Anki. A web app, not a desktop app. Freemium (Anki: Free). Same 4.6 rating.

Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.6Visit

Foliate

Focus: ebook reader, epub and annotations. Also in Reading and Learning, like Anki. Adds Offline. Same 4.6 rating.

Desktop AppFreeLinux, Offline
4.6Visit

Kiwix

Focus: offline wikipedia, reference and offline reading. Also in Learning and Research, like Anki. Adds Offline. Same 4.6 rating.

Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
4.6Visit

Readest

Focus: ebook reader, epub and annotations. Also in Reading and Learning, like Anki. Same 4.6 rating.

Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit

Sioyek

Focus: pdf reader, research papers and keyboard. Also in Reading and Research, like Anki. Same 4.6 rating.

Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit

Free alternatives to Anki

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

Fluent Reader

Focus: rss reader, news feeds and reading. Also in Reading and Research, like Anki. Rated 4.5 (Anki: 4.6).

Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.5Visit

Thorium Reader

Focus: ebook reader, epub and accessibility. Also in Reading and Learning, like Anki. Adds Offline. Rated 4.5 (Anki: 4.6).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit

Paul's Online Notes

Focus: maths, calculus and algebra. Also in Learning and Research, like Anki. A course, not a desktop app. Rated 4.8 (Anki: 4.6).

CourseFreeWeb
4.8Visit

Wikipedia

Focus: encyclopedia, reference and research. Also in Research and Learning, like Anki. A website, not a desktop app. Rated 4.8 (Anki: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb, iOS
4.8Visit

BBC Bitesize

Focus: revision, gcse and school. Also in Learning and Research, like Anki. A website, not a desktop app. Rated 4.7 (Anki: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.7Visit

Google Arts & Culture

Focus: art, museums and culture. Also in Learning and Research, like Anki. A website, not a desktop app. Rated 4.7 (Anki: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb, iOS
4.7Visit
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