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KWordQuiz vs Brainscape: catalog facts
KWordQuizBrainscape
Free

Free and open source as part of KDE Gear.

Freemium

Free to start, with paid upgrades for extra features.

Windows, Linux Android, iOS, Web
  • Five different quiz modes
  • Built-in editor for creating card sets
  • Large catalog of ready-made decks
  • Confidence-based spaced repetition
  • No macOS or mobile versions
  • Uses KVTML rather than formats shared by other flashcard apps
  • Proprietary, cloud-based decks
  • Some features sit behind a paid upgrade
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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