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The best Brainscape alternatives

Flashcard app with spaced repetition and AI-made decks. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Brainscape (the app you have)Free downloadiPhone, Android-
NojiFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
AlgoAppFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
memoryOSFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
KnowtFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
AnkiFreeEverywhereyou need it on Windows, Mac and Linux
QuizletFreeiPhone, Android, Webyou need it on the web
SpanishDictionary.com LearningFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
PromovaFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
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AlgoApp

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
AlgoApp screenshot from the App Store

Flashcard app with spaced repetition for languages, school and exams.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
5

Anki

Free; iPhone app is a one-time purchase

Spaced-repetition flashcards for remembering anything.

Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux, you want it free and you want open source.

Free planMacWindowsLinuxAndroidiPhoneWeb
6

Quizlet

Free; Quizlet Plus $19.99/year
Quizlet screenshot from the App Store

Study app for flashcards, practice tests and games, with AI tools that turn notes into study sets.

Pick it if you need it on the web and you want it free.

Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
8

Promova

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Promova screenshot from the App Store

Language learning with lessons, tutors and speaking practice.

Free planiPhoneAndroid

We matched these apps to Brainscape by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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