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Indie alternatives to Anki
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Anki does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainscape | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mochi | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android |
| RemNote | Free plan | – | – | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
1. Brainscape
Flashcards with confidence-based repetition
Brainscape is a flashcard platform that schedules review based on how confident you are in each card.
Free plan · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Anki?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Brainscape, Mochi and RemNote.
Which Anki alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Mochi and RemNote. On Windows: Mochi and RemNote. On Linux: Mochi and RemNote.
What makes these alternatives to Anki “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Anki.
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