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