Best Quizlet alternatives in 2026: Knowt (closest free swap, free Learn mode, imports Quizlet sets), Anki (free, FSRS spaced repetition), Deckbase (AI flashcards from notes and PDFs, FSRS), Gizmo (gamified AI quizzes, imports Quizlet sets from a link), Brainscape (certified exam decks), RemNote (notes plus flashcards), and StudyStack (free quizzes and study games). Cram.com closes on November 9, 2026.

Guide · Updated October 2026

Best Quizlet alternatives in 2026 (free and paid)

Looking for an app like Quizlet, but free? Knowt is the closest free swap: it imports your Quizlet sets and keeps Learn mode free. Anki is the strongest free option for long-term memory. Deckbase is best if you want AI to turn your own notes and PDFs into flashcards with spaced repetition. Below, we compare 7 apps on free features, Learn and test modes, spaced repetition, AI, and Quizlet import.

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How we compared

We checked each app's pricing and help pages on October 10, 2026 (US prices). Deckbase is our product, so we've also noted where it isn't the best fit. Features and prices change often, so check each app before you pay.

Quick picks

Closest free swap

Knowt

Imports Quizlet sets and keeps Learn, practice tests, and spaced repetition free (with ads).

Best for long-term memory (free)

Anki

Free on desktop, Android, and the web, with the FSRS scheduler. Takes time to learn.

Best for AI cards from your own material

Deckbase

Turns notes, PDFs, and images into cards with AI and schedules them with FSRS on web, iOS, and Android.

Best gamified studying

Gizmo

Turns your cards into AI quizzes with streaks and lives, and imports a Quizlet set from its link.

Best for ready-made exam decks

Brainscape

A large library of certified decks for academic and professional exams, with confidence-based repetition.

Best for notes plus flashcards

RemNote

Write notes and turn lines into flashcards in the same document, with FSRS scheduling.

Best for free study games

StudyStack

Every quiz, test, and game is free with ads; Pro removes ads for $10 a year.

Why people look for a Quizlet alternative

Learn and Test are limited for free

Quizlet's free plan includes flashcards and Match, but Learn rounds and practice tests are capped. Quizlet Plus costs $7.99 a month or $35.99 a year.

Ads on the free plan

The free plan is ad-supported, which some students find distracting during long sessions.

Remembering for the long term

Quizlet's spaced repetition works on the website only, and Quizlet doesn't say which algorithm it uses. Apps built on FSRS or SM-2 schedule each card based on how well you remember it.

Making cards from your own notes

Quizlet's AI study tools are limited on the free plan. Several alternatives generate flashcards from your notes, PDFs, or videos.

Keeping your existing sets

You can export sets you created on the Quizlet website and import them elsewhere. Sets you copied from other people can't be exported.

Quizlet alternatives compared

Quizlet (for reference)

Free plan
Flashcards and Match; limited Learn and tests; ads
Learn / test modes
Mostly paid (Plus from $7.99/mo)
Spaced repetition
Yes (website only)
AI flashcards
Limited free
Import Quizlet sets
—
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android

Knowt

Free plan
Unlimited cards, Learn, and tests; ads
Learn / test modes
Yes (free)
Spaced repetition
Yes
AI flashcards
Yes (free tier)
Import Quizlet sets
Yes (Chrome extension or paste)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android

Anki

Free plan
Free (iPhone app $24.99 once)
Learn / test modes
No
Spaced repetition
Yes (FSRS or SM-2)
AI flashcards
No built-in AI
Import Quizlet sets
Yes (text import)
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, web

Deckbase

Free plan
Unlimited decks, FSRS, CSV import and export
Learn / test modes
Quiz mode on paid plans
Spaced repetition
Yes (FSRS)
AI flashcards
Paid plans; free 10-card AI tool
Import Quizlet sets
Yes (CSV)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android

Gizmo

Free plan
Unlimited cards; AI quizzes with a hearts (lives) limit
Learn / test modes
Yes (free)
Spaced repetition
Yes
AI flashcards
Yes (free)
Import Quizlet sets
Yes (paste the set link)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android

Brainscape

Free plan
Your own cards, imports, some AI cards; no ads
Learn / test modes
No
Spaced repetition
Yes (confidence-based)
AI flashcards
Some free; unlimited on Pro
Import Quizlet sets
Yes (CSV import)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android

RemNote

Free plan
Unlimited notes and cards; 250 AI credits a month
Learn / test modes
AI quizzes (limited free)
Spaced repetition
Yes (FSRS or SM-2)
AI flashcards
Credit-limited
Import Quizlet sets
Yes (built-in importer)
Platforms
Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android

StudyStack

Free plan
Everything, with ads
Learn / test modes
Yes (free quizzes, tests, games)
Spaced repetition
Basic (card boxes)
AI flashcards
No
Import Quizlet sets
Yes (paste text)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android

1. Knowt — closest free swap

Free with ads · Knowt Ultra $24.99/month or $149.99/year

Pros

  • +Imports Quizlet sets with a Chrome extension or a pasted export
  • +Learn mode, practice tests, and matching are free and unlimited
  • +AI can make flashcards and notes from your files

Cons

  • −The free plan has ads
  • −Doesn't say which spaced repetition algorithm it uses
  • −Ultra costs more than Quizlet Plus

Verdict: The easiest switch if you liked Quizlet's Learn mode and don't want to pay.

2. Anki — best free option for long-term memory

Free on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and the web · AnkiMobile for iPhone $24.99 one-time

Pros

  • +Free on most devices, with no ads
  • +FSRS scheduler for long-term memory
  • +Huge library of shared decks and add-ons

Cons

  • −No Learn mode, games, or built-in AI
  • −Takes time to learn and set up
  • −The iPhone app is paid

Verdict: Best for serious long-term studying, if you're willing to learn it.

3. Deckbase — best for AI cards from your own material

Free plan · Basic $5.99/month · Pro $11.99/month (yearly plans available)

Pros

  • +Makes flashcards from your notes, PDFs, and images with AI (paid plans), or try up to 10 cards free with no sign-up
  • +FSRS spaced repetition on web, iOS, and Android
  • +Imports Quizlet exports (CSV) and Anki decks

Cons

  • −AI generation and quiz mode need a paid plan
  • −No Match-style games
  • −No large public library of ready-made sets like Quizlet's

Verdict: Best if you want AI to build decks from your own material and FSRS to schedule them. Deckbase is our product.

Compare in detail: Deckbase vs Quizlet, or try the free AI flashcard maker.

4. Gizmo — best gamified studying

Free with a hearts (lives) limit · Paid Unlimited plan available

Pros

  • +Imports a Quizlet set from its link
  • +Turns cards into AI quizzes and practice tests
  • +Streaks and lives make daily study feel like a game

Cons

  • −Free accounts have a limited number of hearts for wrong answers
  • −Importing a Quizlet set can take about 20 minutes on the free plan

Verdict: Good for students who stay motivated by games and streaks.

5. Brainscape — best for ready-made exam decks

Free plan · Pro $19.99/month, $95.88/year, or $199.99 lifetime

Pros

  • +Certified decks for academic and professional exams
  • +Confidence-based repetition: rate each card from 1 to 5
  • +No ads on the free plan

Cons

  • −Most premium decks need Pro
  • −Fewer study modes than Quizlet
  • −Its scheduler isn't FSRS

Verdict: Worth it if a certified deck already exists for your exam.

Compare in detail: Deckbase vs Brainscape.

6. RemNote — best for notes plus flashcards

Free plan · Pro $96/year · Pro with AI $216/year

Pros

  • +Notes and flashcards live in the same document
  • +FSRS or SM-2 scheduling
  • +Built-in Quizlet importer

Cons

  • −The free plan limits PDF uploads (3) and AI credits
  • −More to learn than a simple flashcard app

Verdict: Best if you take notes and want your flashcards to come from them.

7. StudyStack — best for free study games

Free with ads · Pro $1.50/month or $10/year

Pros

  • +Every quiz, test, and game is free
  • +Paste in your Quizlet export to import a set
  • +Very cheap ad-free plan

Cons

  • −Dated design
  • −No AI and only basic spaced repetition

Verdict: A simple, free place for quizzes and study games.

Cram.com is closing on November 9, 2026
Cram.com, often listed as a Quizlet alternative, will shut down on November 9, 2026, and its content isn't moving to another site. If you have sets there, download them before that date and import them into one of the apps above.

How to move your Quizlet sets

Quizlet lets you export sets you created (not sets you copied from other people), and only on the website. Images aren't included.

  1. 1
    On quizlet.com, go to Your library, select Flashcard sets, and open the set.
  2. 2
    Select the more (…) menu, then Export.
  3. 3
    Choose Comma between term and definition and New line between rows, then select Copy text.
  4. 4
    Paste the text into a plain-text file and save it with a .csv extension.
  5. 5
    Import the file. In Deckbase, follow the Quizlet to Deckbase guide. In Anki, use File, then Import. Knowt, Gizmo, and RemNote have their own Quizlet importers.

How to choose

Quizlet's Learn mode, for free

Pick
Knowt

To remember things for months, for free

Pick
Anki

AI flashcards from your own notes and PDFs

Pick
Deckbase

Studying that feels like a game

Pick
Gizmo

Ready-made decks for a professional exam

Pick
Brainscape

Notes and flashcards in one place

Pick
RemNote

Simple free quizzes and games

Pick
StudyStack

Turn your notes into flashcards for free

Try Deckbase's AI flashcard maker with no sign-up (up to 10 cards per run). Keep the deck and study it with FSRS on web, iOS, and Android.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best free alternative to Quizlet?

For most students, Knowt: it imports Quizlet sets and keeps Learn mode and practice tests free (with ads). If long-term memory matters more than games, Anki is free and uses the FSRS scheduler.

Is there an app like Quizlet but free?

Yes. Knowt, Gizmo, and StudyStack offer Quizlet-style flashcards and quizzes for free, supported by ads or daily limits. Anki is fully free on desktop, Android, and the web.

Can I move my Quizlet sets to another app?

Yes, for sets you created. On the Quizlet website, open the set, choose Export, copy the text, and import it into the new app. Knowt, Gizmo, and RemNote have built-in Quizlet importers; Deckbase and Anki import the exported text as a CSV file.

Does Quizlet still have a free plan?

Yes. Free accounts can make and study flashcards and play Match, but Learn and practice tests are limited, and there are ads. Quizlet Plus costs $7.99 a month or $35.99 a year.

Is Anki better than Quizlet?

For long-term memory, usually yes: Anki is free and uses FSRS spaced repetition. Quizlet is easier to start with and has more game-style study modes.

Does Quizlet use spaced repetition?

Yes, on the website, but Quizlet doesn't say which algorithm it uses. Anki, RemNote, and Deckbase support FSRS, an open algorithm that adapts to how well you remember each card.

What happened to Cram.com?

Cram.com is shutting down on November 9, 2026. Its content won't be moved to another site, so download your sets before then and import them into another app.

Which Quizlet alternative makes flashcards with AI?

Knowt and Gizmo include free AI tools. Deckbase generates cards from your notes, PDFs, and images on paid plans and has a free AI flashcard maker (up to 10 cards, no sign-up). RemNote and Brainscape include limited free AI.

Last updated October 10, 2026. Prices are US list prices from each app's website and can change. Deckbase is our product.