Wondering how much Anki flashcards cost? Here are the real options
Anki's core app is free on desktop and Android, and the iOS app is a paid one-time purchase. If you want flashcards generated from your own notes, DeckOwl starts free with no credit card.
What Anki flashcards cost compared with AI generation
Figuring out how much Anki flashcards cost depends on the device you study on. The desktop version and the Android app are free, while the iOS app, AnkiMobile, is a one-time paid purchase. The cost of the app is only part of the picture, because the cards still have to be written, and that is the slow part for most students.
- Anki desktop and Android are free, and the iOS app is a one-time paid purchase.
- DeckOwl's free plan includes 3 generations per month with no exports.
- Plus includes Anki export and unlimited generations for $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
- Students can get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
Free to start
Create up to 3 generations per month and study in the browser at no cost. No credit card is needed to begin.
Spaced repetition built in
Your flashcards are scheduled for review at the right time, so you spend less effort on cards you already know.
Export when you need it
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so your cards can move into Anki if you prefer that app.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl turns the material into flashcards you can review, edit, and study with spaced repetition.
Choose a plan or stay free
Keep using the free plan, or pick Plus or Pro if you need unlimited generations or exports.
DeckOwl takes a different route by generating the cards from your own material. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month and unlocks unlimited generations along with PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Pro is $14.99/month and adds a stronger AI model, bulk upload, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. Students get 40% off with a school email.
Whichever option you choose, the useful comparison is the total time it takes to get a usable deck. A free app with hand-written cards can cost more in hours than a paid tool that builds the first draft from your notes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a Spanish vocabulary unit?
Most students do well with 10 to 20 new cards per study session, which keeps the review load manageable. Build the deck around the words from one unit at a time so the context stays clear.
How often should I review flashcards with spaced repetition?
Spaced repetition schedules cards based on how well you recalled them, so you see difficult cards more often and easy ones less often. Daily short sessions tend to work better than occasional long ones.
Is Anki free?
Anki's desktop and Android apps are free, while the iOS app is a one-time paid purchase. Anki's free apps do not include AI generation from your own files.
Can I export DeckOwl flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included with the Plus plan. Exports are a paid feature, so the free plan lets you study in the browser only.
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