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Essentialist vs repeater: catalog facts
Essentialist	repeater
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Flashcard decks are plain Markdown files Keeps data on the device without network access	Keeps flashcards in plain Markdown files Uses FSRS to schedule reviews
Does not support images in cards No built-in sync service	Uses a terminal interface Does not include a card editor or sync layer
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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