The best Quizlet alternatives
The best Quizlet alternative depends on why you want to switch. Knowt is the closest match: the same kind of study modes, free, and it imports Quizlet sets. To remember material for months, apps built on spaced repetition, such as Anki and Recall, schedule your reviews for you.
In short
- Knowt offers Quizlet-style study modes for free, and imports Quizlet sets.
- Anki is free and built for long-term memorisation, but takes time to learn.
- Recall imports Quizlet sets from a link and schedules them with FSRS, with almost no setup.
- RemNote suits people who take notes, and Mochi people who want a minimal, free app.
Why look for an alternative to Quizlet?
Most people switch because of the free plan’s limits. Learn, Test and the AI tools are limited without a subscription, and the free plan shows ads. Quizlet Plus costs US$35.99 a year or US$7.99 a month.
Others want to remember material for longer. Quizlet is built mainly for revision before a test, and its spaced repetition option exists only on its website. See our Quizlet profile for the details.
How do the best Quizlet alternatives compare?
The five apps differ most in whether they keep Quizlet’s study modes, how central spaced repetition is, and how easily they import your sets.
| App | Best for | Imports Quizlet sets | Spaced repetition | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowt | the same study modes, free | Yes, built in or with a Chrome extension | One study mode | Free with ads; Ultra US$24.99 a month or US$95.99 a year |
| Anki | long-term memorisation, free | Through Quizlet’s text export | Yes, FSRS or SM-2 | Free; iOS app US$24.99 |
| Recall | ease of use and AI | Yes, from a link (up to 500 cards), or as CSV | Yes, FSRS | Free plan; Pro US$11.99 a month or US$59.99 a year |
| RemNote | notes and flashcards together | Guided import of Quizlet’s export | Yes, SM-2 or FSRS | Free plan; Pro US$10 a month or US$96 a year |
| Mochi | a minimal, free app | Through Quizlet’s text export | Yes, its own or FSRS | Free; Pro US$6 a month or US$60 a year |
Knowt
Best for the same study modes, free
Knowt is the closest alternative to Quizlet. Its flashcards, Learn mode, practice tests and matching game are free on your own sets, and it adds a spaced repetition mode. It imports Quizlet sets directly or with a Chrome extension. The free plan shows ads, and most AI tools need a subscription.
Strengths
- Quizlet-style study modes, free on your own sets
- Imports Quizlet sets in a few clicks
- Spaced repetition mode included
Limits
- Ads on the free plan
- Spaced repetition algorithm not documented
Anki
Best for long-term memorisation, free
Anki is built around spaced repetition and is free on computers, the web and Android. It schedules every card with FSRS or SM-2, and has thousands of shared decks. It has no games or practice tests, and its settings take time to learn.
Strengths
- Free with no limits, except on iPhone and iPad
- FSRS scheduling
- Huge library of shared decks
Limits
- No games or practice tests
- Clunky interface and a steep learning curve
Recall
Best for ease of use and AI
Recall imports a Quizlet set from its link and schedules it with FSRS, with almost no settings. AI fills in answers, translations and audio, and connectors let you build decks from Claude or ChatGPT. It runs only in a browser.
Strengths
- Imports Quizlet sets from a link
- FSRS set up for you
- AI to fill in cards
Limits
- Free plan limited to 3 decks
- No games or practice tests
RemNote
Best for notes and flashcards together
RemNote guides you through importing a set exported from Quizlet, and lets you turn lines of your notes into new cards. It schedules reviews with spaced repetition, and its Exam Scheduler can plan them around an exam date.
Strengths
- Notes and flashcards in one place
- Guided import of Quizlet sets
- Exam Scheduler for a fixed date
Limits
- Many features to learn
- PDF annotation and AI limited on the free plan
Mochi
Best for a minimal, free app
Mochi is a minimal, offline-first app, free with unlimited cards on every platform. Reviews use two buttons, Remembered or Forgot. A set exported from Quizlet as text can be imported as a CSV file.
Strengths
- Free with unlimited cards
- Works offline on every platform
- Quick two-button reviews
Limits
- No direct Quizlet import
- Sync between devices needs Pro
How do you move your sets from Quizlet?
Knowt and Recall import a set directly from Quizlet. All five apps can also import a set exported from Quizlet’s website as text, which works only for your own sets and leaves out images.
- Knowt: choose Import from Quizlet, or use Knowt’s Chrome extension.
- Recall: paste the set’s link, for sets of up to 500 cards. You can also import Quizlet’s export as a CSV file, or ask Claude or ChatGPT to add the cards through Recall’s connectors.
- RemNote: choose Quizlet in RemNote’s import options, which explains the export steps, then drop in the exported file.
- Anki and Mochi: import the exported text as a text or CSV file.
How did we choose these apps?
We selected five apps that cover the main reasons people leave Quizlet: a free plan, spaced repetition, or a different way of studying. Every fact comes from our app profiles, which are checked against each app’s official website, documentation and store listings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free alternative to Quizlet?
Knowt offers the same kind of study modes free on your own sets, with ads. Anki and Mochi are free with no limit on cards, but they focus on flashcard reviews rather than games and tests.
Can you import Quizlet sets into Anki?
Yes, for your own sets. Export the set from Quizlet’s website as text, save it as a file, then import that file into Anki. Sets you copied from other people can’t be exported.
Does Quizlet have spaced repetition?
Yes, since August 2026, but only as an option in Flashcards on its website. Its other study modes only quiz you within a session.