RemNote
RemNote is a note-taking app with flashcards built in, for the web, desktop and mobile. You turn lines of your notes into flashcards as you write. It schedules them with a version of SM-2 by default, or with FSRS.
Which platforms does RemNote run on?
RemNote runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, the web, iPhone, iPad and Android. Your notes and flashcards sync between devices. The desktop apps work fully offline. The mobile apps also work offline, but keep only recently used images and files.
| Platform | Notes |
|---|---|
| Web | Keeps working offline only while the tab stays open. |
| iPhone and iPad | iPhone and iPad; requires iOS 16.5 or later. Works offline, with only recently used media cached. |
| Android | Works offline, with only recently used media cached. |
| Mac | Direct download for Apple silicon and Intel. Full offline use. |
| Windows | Direct download. Full offline use. |
| Linux | Direct download. Full offline use. |
How does RemNote schedule reviews?
By default, RemNote schedules reviews with its version of Anki’s SM-2 algorithm. You can switch to FSRS (version 6), still labelled beta, for all cards or only for some documents. After each card, you pick one of four buttons: Forgot, Hard, Good or Easy. An Exam Scheduler can also plan your reviews around an exam date.
What cards can you make in RemNote?
In RemNote, you make flashcards inside your notes with a short code. Typing >> between a question and its answer makes a card, and :: makes one that works both ways. It also supports cloze deletions, list answers, multiple choice and image occlusion. PDFs can be annotated next to your notes, but only three on the free plan.
- Shared decks
- RemNote Community offers study materials shared by learners and Study Decks made by the RemNote team, organised by course.
- Import
- Anki packages (.apkg) with review history, Notion, Quizlet, Obsidian, Roam and Logseq, Markdown, CSV and Excel, PDFs and more. Custom Anki CSS and JavaScript are not imported.
- Export
- RemNote format, Markdown, HTML, text, OPML, and Anki (flashcards only). Images and PDFs are not included.
- Add-ons and integrations
- A plugin SDK with community plugins and themes. A beta MCP server in the desktop app lets AI assistants read and edit notes, but not the review queue.
How does RemNote track your progress?
RemNote shows your review history, new cards over time, a 30-day forecast of upcoming reviews and how many cards you have mastered. A heatmap and daily goals track your streak. With the Exam Scheduler, you can also follow your progress towards an exam.
Is RemNote free?
Yes: notes, flashcards, spaced repetition and sync are free, with no limit on cards. The free plan limits extras such as PDF annotation, image occlusion and AI. Pro costs US$10 a month or US$96 a year, and Pro with AI costs US$20 a month or US$216 a year. A one-time Life-Long Learner plan costs US$395.
| Free | Pro | Pro with AI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | US$10 a month or US$96 a year | US$20 a month or US$216 a year |
| Notes and flashcards | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Annotated PDFs | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Image occlusion | 5 images | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Exam Scheduler | 1 exam | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AI credits a month | 250 | 1,000 | 20,000 |
What are RemNote's strengths and limits?
Strengths
- Notes and flashcards in one place, with cards created inline
- Unlimited notes and flashcards on the free plan
- Apps on every major platform, with full offline use on desktop
- PDF annotation, image occlusion and an Exam Scheduler
- Imports Anki decks with their review history
Limits
- Many features and settings to learn
- FSRS still in beta; SM-2 is the default
- PDF annotation, image occlusion and AI limited on the free plan
- Exports leave out images and PDFs
Who is RemNote best for?
RemNote is best for people who take notes anyway and want their flashcards in the same place, especially when studying from lectures and PDFs. University and medical students preparing for exams are its main audience.
Our review
RemNote combines a note-taking app and a flashcard app. You write your notes and turn any line into a flashcard as you go, so you don’t keep two separate systems. Spaced repetition is built in, with SM-2 by default and FSRS as an option.
That breadth has a cost. RemNote has many features and settings, and its card syntax and structure take time to learn. Its core is free, but much of what sets it apart, such as PDF annotation, image occlusion and AI, is limited without a subscription.
It makes most sense if you take notes for a course anyway. If you only want flashcards, a dedicated flashcard app is simpler.