What is an easier alternative to Anki?
FlashcardMaker.me is an easier alternative when making the cards is the hard part. Paste notes or a topic in the browser and the AI writes the deck in about 30 seconds, with no install and no sign-up (1 deck a day, up to 10 cards). You study with flip cards, quizzes and spaced repetition, and can export a real Anki .apkg later, so you can keep Anki for review.
Updated 2026-10-28. Try it below — no account needed.
Start with your own material
Notes: start without signup. PDF or Word: choose a file first, then create a free account for your first import.
Text & topics: no signup. 1 deck/day · first 10 cards of each deck free. Guest access includes 10 decks total.
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Anki vs easier options: setup and card-making
| Feature | FlashcardMaker.me | Anki | Quizlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | None, works in the browser | Install app, learn note types and settings | Account needed |
| Making cards | AI writes them from notes or a PDF | Typed by hand or add-ons | Typed by hand; AI is limited free |
| Spaced repetition | Yes, simple | Yes, fully configurable | Learn mode on Plus |
| Works with Anki | Exports a real .apkg | — | No .apkg export |
| Cost | Free tier; Pro $9.99/mo or $4.99 for 7 days | Free; iPhone app $24.99 once | Plus reported $7.99/mo or $35.99/yr |
Competitor prices and features as listed on their own sites in October 2026; Quizlet prices are as reported, since Quizlet shows them only after sign-in.
FAQ
Why do people find Anki hard?
Anki expects you to type every card and to understand note types, decks and scheduling settings. Its review algorithm is excellent; the card-making and setup are what take time.
Can I still use Anki for review?
Yes. Make the deck on FlashcardMaker.me, export it as an Anki package (.apkg) and open it in Anki. Your first export is free.
Does FlashcardMaker.me have spaced repetition?
Yes. With a free account it schedules reviews for you, with no settings to tune. It is simpler than Anki's scheduler and not as configurable.
Is it free on iPhone?
Yes, it runs in the browser on any phone with no app to buy. Anki's iPhone app, AnkiMobile, is a paid app at $24.99.
When should I stay with Anki?
If you rely on shared community decks, custom card templates or fine control over intervals, Anki is the better tool. Use FlashcardMaker.me to make the cards faster.
Quick facts
- Without an account
- 1 deck per day, up to 10 cards per deck (10 decks in total). Paste notes or type a topic; no sign-up.
- Free account
- 3 free decks; the first 10 cards of each deck are free, plus cloud sync and spaced-repetition review.
- Documents
- Text-based PDF and Word import. Your first import is free with a free account (up to 15 cards).
- Export
- Anki (.apkg), CSV and TSV (imports into Quizlet and spreadsheets). The first export is free; Pro exports without limit.
- Study modes
- Flip cards, multiple-choice quiz, typed answers with smart answer checking, spaced repetition and printable cards.
- Pro
- $9.99/month or $95.88/year: unlimited decks, up to 100 cards per deck. 7-Day Pass: $4.99 one-time; Exam Pass: $19.99 one-time (3 months). Passes do not renew.
- Languages
- Cards in any language; site in English, French, German and Polish.
Updated 2026-10-28 by the FlashcardMaker.me team. All limits and prices: FlashcardMaker.me facts.