Anki review

Anki is on this list because it is where many AI-made cards end up. It is the free, open source spaced repetition program that rates each review and schedules the next one for when you are most likely to forget. The computer version is free for Windows, Mac and Linux, AnkiDroid for Android is free and built by contributors, and AnkiWeb syncs everything at no cost. Cards can hold audio, images, video and scientific markup, decks of 100,000+ cards run without trouble, and add-ons extend almost anything. The official iPhone app, AnkiMobile, is a one-time $24.99 App Store purchase that funds development. What Anki lacks is a built-in AI generator: its site does not describe one, so students pair it with a tool such as Jungle, which exports cards to Anki on its Pro plan. The interface is plain and the settings are deep, which is why RemNote and Mochi rank higher for ease of use.

Who it is for

med students and long-term learners who want full control for free

Price

Free on Windows, Mac, Linux, AnkiWeb and Android; AnkiMobile for iPhone is a one-time $24.99 App Store purchase.

The free computer version is available for all major platforms.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Spaced repetition schedules each card for when you are most likely to forget it
• Free AnkiWeb sync across devices
• Audio, images, video and scientific markup on cards
• Handles decks of 100,000+ cards
• Add-ons and thousands of shared decks

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free on computers, the web and Android
• Strength: No limits on cards, decks or media
• Strength: AI tools such as Jungle can export cards into Anki
• Weakness: No built-in AI card generator is described on its site
• Weakness: Card layouts and settings take time to learn
• Weakness: The iPhone app AnkiMobile is a paid purchase

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, desktop, web and Android
• iPhone app: AnkiMobile, $24.99 one-time
• Deck size: 100,000+ cards
• Source: Open source community project
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web

Where it ranks

Anki is No. 8 in our Best AI Flashcard Makers verdict.