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Brainscape vs Knowt: catalog facts
Brainscape	Knowt
Freemium Free to start, with paid upgrades for extra features.	Free Flashcards and learn mode are free to use.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Large catalog of ready-made decks Confidence-based spaced repetition	Free flashcards with unlimited learn mode Generates study material from PDFs, videos and lectures
Proprietary, cloud-based decks Some features sit behind a paid upgrade	AI features send your material to Knowt's servers Aimed mainly at school and college students
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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