Is there a free AI flashcard maker with no sign-up?
Yes. FlashcardMaker.me writes flashcards from pasted notes or a topic with no account: 1 deck per day, up to 10 cards per deck, 10 decks in total. A free account adds 3 free decks with 15 cards each and cloud sync. Your first export to Anki (.apkg), CSV or Quizlet-ready TSV is free. Quizlet and Knowt ask you to sign up before you can create a set.
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.
Include facts or explanations you want to remember. For a subject name, choose Topic above.
Free AI flashcard makers: what you get before signing up
| Feature | FlashcardMaker.me | Quizlet | Knowt | Anki |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make cards without an account | Yes — 1 deck/day, 10 cards | No, sign-up first | No, sign-up first | Yes (desktop app, typed by hand) |
| AI cards from notes or a topic | Yes, about 30 seconds | Limited on the free plan | Yes, free plan | No (add-ons only) |
| Works in the browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | AnkiWeb only, no generation |
| Export | Anki .apkg, CSV, TSV (first export free) | No .apkg export | Quizlet import, limited export | .apkg |
| Paid plan | $9.99/mo or $95.88/yr; 7-day pass $4.99 | Plus reported $7.99/mo or $35.99/yr | Ultra $24.99/mo or $149.99/yr | Free; iPhone app $24.99 once |
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
Do I need an email to make flashcards on FlashcardMaker.me?
No. Paste notes or type a topic on the home page and the AI writes the cards. Without an account you can make 1 deck per day with up to 10 cards, 10 decks in total.
What does a free account add?
3 free decks with up to 15 cards each, cloud sync across devices, spaced-repetition review and your first PDF or Word import free.
Can I export the cards to Anki or Quizlet?
Yes. Decks export as an Anki package (.apkg), CSV or tab-separated TSV that Quizlet imports. The first export is free; Pro exports without limit.
Is the AI accurate?
It writes question-and-answer cards from the text you give it, so cards are only as accurate as your notes. You can edit any card before you study or export.
What happens when I hit the free limit?
You can come back the next day, create a free account for 3 more decks, or upgrade. Nothing you already made is deleted.
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.