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EssentialistAnki
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

 Freemium

The desktop apps, the Android app and AnkiWeb sync are free. AnkiMobile for iOS is a paid…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • Flashcard decks are plain Markdown files
  • Keeps data on the device without network access
  • Scheduling based on actual recall, which is what makes it work
  • Cards support text, images, audio, video, LaTeX and code
  • Does not support images in cards
  • No built-in sync service
  • The interface is dense and the defaults are not beginner-friendly
  • The iOS app is a paid purchase, unlike every other platform
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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