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Anki

Name: Anki
Rating: 8.4 (1 reviews)

Tool : standalone product, used directly

Open-source spaced repetition, extensible with AI plugins.

The go-to free tool for lasting memorization.

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Overall score

8.4 /10

Security: nothing to flag

Utility

7.0

Reliability

10.0

Security

10.0

Ease

5 min · Comfortable

What it does, concretely

Retaining information over the long term is challenging: without regular review, what you have learned fades quickly. Anki addresses this problem through spaced repetition, a method that schedules each review at the precise moment you are about to forget.

In practice, you create flashcards grouped into decks. During a review session, you rate your own recall and Anki automatically calculates the next review date for each card. The software handles collections of over 100,000 cards without issue.

Anki supports text, audio, images, videos, and scientific markup in cards. Free synchronization via AnkiWeb lets you access your collection across all your devices. Add-ons allow you to extend the software with new features, including integrations with AI tools.

Anki suits students, professionals who need to memorize large amounts of information (medicine, languages, law), and anyone wishing to maintain knowledge over time. However, it requires an initial investment to create cards and configure decks, which may put off users looking for a ready-to-use solution.

What it offers

·Spaced repetition: Anki schedules each review at the optimal moment to maximize long-term retention.
·Multimedia support: cards can include text, images, audio, videos, and scientific markup.
·Free synchronization via AnkiWeb to access your collection across desktop, iOS, and Android.
·Shared decks: the community provides ready-to-use decks on many subjects.
·Add-ons: plugins allow you to extend functionality, including AI integrations.
·Customizable card layouts and review timing settings.
·AnkiMobile iOS app available (paid, one-time purchase).
·AnkiDroid Android app available for free, developed by contributors.

Our tips

Start by downloading an existing shared deck on a subject you are studying, rather than creating all your cards from scratch.
Rate your recall honestly during each review: overestimating your memory extends intervals too quickly and reduces the method's effectiveness.
Enable AnkiWeb synchronization from the start so you never lose your progress if you change devices.
Explore available add-ons to automate card creation or integrate AI tools into your workflow.
Limit the number of new cards per day in the deck settings to avoid an unmanageable backlog of reviews.

Watch out

Creating quality cards requires time and significant initial effort, especially for beginners.
The AnkiMobile iOS app is paid (one-time purchase of around 25 euros), which may surprise users accustomed to free access on other platforms.

In practice

Price: Freemium
Commercial use: Commercial use: no
Available on: web, macos, windows, linux, ios, android
Licence: AGPL-3.0
FR interface: Yes

Security and data

Rating: Security: nothing to flag
Your data: Data stays local
Known incidents: Aucun.
Maintenance: Active
Last release: 5 August 2026

Card verified on 13 September 2026 · added on 1 January 2006

How to install Anki

1. Go to https://apps.ankiweb.net and choose the version matching your system (Windows 10+, macOS 13+, Linux). 2. Download the official installer from the Anki website only, to avoid unofficial versions. 3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. On first launch, create a free AnkiWeb account if you want to sync your collection across devices. 5. On Android, install AnkiDroid for free from the Google Play Store. 6. On iOS, purchase AnkiMobile from the App Store (one-time purchase, around 25 euros).

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