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Anki

Spaced-repetition flashcard program that schedules reviews based on how well you recall each card.

Flashcards that schedule your reviews

Free desktop app with add-ons and free AnkiWeb sync.

Free forever · open source · AGPL-3.0-or-later (some contributions under BSD-3-Clause)
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8.9
ZEKAI
Free spaced-repetition cards
Free & open source · Students
Ease of setup9
Usefulness8
Maintenance9.5
Community9.2
★ 32,781
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Nov 2026
UPDATED
AGPL-3.0-or-later (some contributions under BSD-3-Clause)
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⚡ Quick answer

Anki is a spaced-repetition flashcard program. It suits students and learners who need to memorise large amounts of material and will build or download their own decks.

Runs on
Cross-platform
Hosting
Desktop
Languages
Rust
License
AGPL-3.0-or-later (some contributions under BSD-3-Clause)

What it is

Anki groups cards into decks and schedules reviews from your recall ratings. Cards can include audio, images, video and scientific markup, and add-ons extend the program. The repository holds the source of the computer version.

Who it's for

It suits exam preparation and language learning where memorisation matters. It does not answer homework questions or teach new topics for you.

Key features

Spaced repetition

Reviews are scheduled from your recall ratings.

Rich cards

Audio, images, video and scientific markup in cards.

Customisable layouts

Change card layouts and review timing.

Large decks

Decks of 100,000 or more cards are supported.

Add-ons

Extra features come from add-ons.

Free AnkiWeb sync

Sync cards across devices through AnkiWeb.

How to start

Up and running in 3 steps

1
Download the desktop version for your system from apps.ankiweb.net.
2
Create a deck and add cards, or import a shared deck.
3
Review daily and rate how well you recalled each card.
Real talk

Our honest verdict

What's great

  • The desktop version is free for all major platforms.
  • AnkiDroid on Android is free.
  • Free sync service between devices.
  • Handles very large decks.

Where it falls short

  • AnkiMobile on iOS is a paid app; the site lists no price.
  • Open-source licence is AGPL-3.0 or later, with some contributions under BSD-3-Clause.
  • You must create or find decks; it provides no lessons.
  • Learning curve for card templates and add-ons.
Cost

Pricing & license

The desktop app is free under its open-source licence, and AnkiDroid is free. AnkiMobile for iOS is a paid app; the site shows no price.

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Questions

FAQ

Is Anki free?

The desktop version and Android AnkiDroid are free. AnkiMobile for iOS is paid; the site lists no price.

Which systems does the desktop version support?

The site lists Windows 10 or later, macOS 13 or later, and Linux on x64 and ARM.

Does Anki sync between devices?

Yes. The AnkiWeb sync service is free.

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