Alternatives / Brainscape
Looking for an open source Brainscape alternative? Only one project we verified fits: Anki, a spaced-repetition flashcard app. It has no built-in decks like Brainscape, so you build or download your own.
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| Alternative | Best for | License |
|---|---|---|
| Anki | Spaced repetition with add-ons | AGPL-3.0+ (some BSD-3) |
We looked for open-source flashcard apps with spaced repetition. We verified Anki's license, recent activity, stars, and platforms in its repository. See our methodology for the full criteria.
Anki schedules reviews based on how well you recall each card, supports audio, images, video, and LaTeX, and has a large add-on ecosystem. Decks can scale to over 100,000 cards, and apps cover Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
The interface is plain, and the iOS app is a paid purchase while AnkiWeb sync is free.
Anki is AGPL-3.0 or later, with BSD-3 portions.
Anki had commits within days of this update.
Brainscape is a proprietary app with a subscription for full features. Anki gives you the underlying scheduler and total control of your cards, at the cost of building content.
Anki is a spaced-repetition flashcard app that schedules reviews based on how well you remember each card, with audio, images, video, and LaTeX, a large add-on ecosystem, and apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The code is AGPL-3.0 or later with BSD-3 portions, and AnkiWeb sync is free.
Pricing: Free on desktop and Android; the iOS app is a paid purchase.
| Alternative | Type | License | Self-hosted | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anki | Flashcards | AGPL-3.0+ (some BSD-3) | Local with free sync | Self-directed learning |
Want control of spaced repetition
Anki supports rich media, add-ons, and free sync.