Anki is a highly effective flashcard platform for serious learners who want long-term retention rather than a flashy study app. Its biggest strengths are the spaced-repetition engine, deep customization, and excellent value, while its main weaknesses are the steeper learning curve and a user experience that feels more functional than polished. The UI/UX is straightforward and efficient once you understand it, but beginners may find it less intuitive than modern, guided learning tools. Integrations are a real advantage because Anki works well with add-ons, sync tools, and external workflows, which makes it easy to adapt for medicine, language learning, and other heavy memorization use cases. Performance is generally very strong, and Anki is designed to handle large decks and sync across devices, which makes it reliable for daily study. Pricing is one of its strongest selling points because the desktop, web, and Android versions are free, and the iOS app is a one-time purchase, giving it outstanding ROI over time. Support and onboarding are more community-led than hand-holding, so new users usually learn through forums, guides, and trial and error rather than built-in walkthroughs. AI/intelligence is not the main reason to choose Anki, but its spaced-repetition algorithm is smart by design, and it can fit into AI-assisted study workflows through external tools and add-ons. Overall, Anki is best for self-directed users who value control, efficiency, and retention more than visual polish or beginner-friendly guidance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of Anki’s main drawbacks are its steep learning curve, a UI that feels functional but not very intuitive, and onboarding that depends heavily on community tutorials rather than built-in guidance. It can also feel frustrating if you create too many cards too quickly, because review queues can grow large and become difficult to manage over time. Another limitation is that Anki works best for short, text-based recall, so it is less effective for learning with rich context, visual nuance, or broader conceptual understanding. On iPhone, the app has an upfront cost, which can be a downside for users expecting a completely free experience across all platforms. For some learners, the spaced-repetition intervals may also feel too aggressive or not fully aligned with their memory patterns, which can lead to frustration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the spatial repetition system it has; believe it or not, it really helps to consolidate information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that the interface isn't very intuitive or easy to configure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Anki primarily for recalls and revisions, and it has substantially improved my study process. As a student, I find Anki invaluable as it allows me to track my revision progress, which was a daunting task before I started using it. The freedom to use Anki anytime and anywhere enhances my study efficiency significantly. I am particularly fond of Anki's clean and visually appealing user interface. The minimalist design helps me stay focused on my revisions without any distracting elements in the app. Anki's features are precisely what I needed; the app intelligently determines when to show each flashcard. This optimizes my study time by preventing redundant repetitions of information that I already know, ensuring that I focus on the areas that need improvement. The ability to use both Anki's web application and AnkiDroid mobile application seamlessly further adds to its utility and convenience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Anki's learning curve to be challenging, making it less intuitive for new users. It would be beneficial if the app could better explain how features work within it, as well as simplify learning its features quickly. Additionally, the initial setup was somewhat tough to understand despite becoming easier once I got the hang of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The spaced repetition is great and really helpful when trying to learn the material. it is really easy to integrate and implement this. I use it almost every day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

it is hard to review things that you have already gone through once. there is no option to restart the learning Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like about Anki is that it is really easy to use and configure. For someone like me, who can easily create a CSV file with a script or similar, it is great because Anki also allows to upload bulk data from files in a very versatile way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing I would improve is the notifications for AnkiDroid. I would like to receive notifications as soon as there are cards to review, but most of the time it does not notify me. So, I have made it a habit to constantly enter the application so I do not miss them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like about Anki is that I can configure the back and front of the cards through CSS or WYSWYG style with a preview. I can also customize the flashcards on a large scale, not only can I add text, but I can include images, graphic information and audio in mp3 format; this is very favorable when creating and reviewing decks based on the method of comprehensible input and shadowing to learn a new language.

On the other hand, the option provided by Anki to install add-ons is wonderful; it allows me to use a great variety of online dictionaries and apply configurations and functions for each deck. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have no objection to how Anki works; it is the tool I use the most when learning languages and new general information. Anki has a simple and excellent functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anki helps memorize and learn material for exams or school with ease. There are a variety of extensions and options for customizing your studying. I love my ability to switch from my laptop to my mobile app and continue studying wherever I am. Anki also offers a way to schedule a certain number of cards learned in a day to prevent cramming and promote long term learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find that sometimes for a beginner, Anki can be difficult to understand and use. However, there are several ways to learn, and over time you are able to customize your studying as you see fit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like best that I can learn anything with this app. Furthermore, I like that this app is optimized for every platform and regularly improves through its open-source approach. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I hate most that the IOS app is not free and that its design differs much from the original desktop experience. And unfortunately, the app lacks a tutorial, so it's pretty challenging for beginners to set proper settings to get the most out of Anki. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the big challenges of reaching high effectivity in language study is the simple fact that you have to gather the materials to study before you begin your study session. ANKI solves that by having the material all ready for you. just push study! it allows you to access other users' content. It saves you so much time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My only complaint is a pretty small one I only simply wish that it would show you your statistics for all time by default rather than showing you statistics for the most recent day by Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best part about Anki is that it repeats concepts until the user is confident in the material. The user can choose to repeat cards at different intervals, depending on what the user chooses. This feature is unique from competitors because Anki attempts to reinforce gaps in knowledge without repeating concepts the user fully understands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The application has features that I am still trying to figure out what their purpose is. The settings seem so complicated, and it is not user-friendly. It isn't easy to tailor the decks to the user, so it would be more beneficial to have the ability to adjust the time a user spends on individual decks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.