Anki is powerful but it comes with a steep learning curve, a dated interface, and a $25 iOS app. If you want the same proven spaced repetition science without the friction, Forgetless is the modern alternative that runs everywhere — Mac, Windows, iOS, Android — from your browser.
Anki requires downloading a desktop app, installing plugins for basic features like FSRS scheduling, and paying $25 for the iOS app. Syncing between devices means setting up AnkiWeb. Card creation is manual and time-consuming — you spend more time making cards than studying them.
Forgetless uses FSRS v6 — the exact same scheduling algorithm available as an Anki plugin. But it works out of the box with zero configuration. Sign up, create your first card, and the algorithm starts optimizing your review schedule immediately. No plugins, no config files, no compatibility issues.
Type a topic, paste a YouTube link, or upload a PDF — Forgetless generates study-ready flashcards in seconds using your choice of four AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Mistral). New users get 50 AI generations per day for the first 7 days to experience the full power of the platform.
| Feature | Forgetless | Anki |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm | FSRS v6 (built-in) | FSRS v6 (plugin required) |
| AI card generation | Built-in (4 providers) | Not available |
| YouTube to flashcards | Paste URL, get deck | Not available |
| PDF upload | Drag & drop | Not available |
| Platform | Web (any device, any OS) | Desktop + $25 iOS app |
| Setup time | 0 minutes | 30+ minutes with plugins |
| Mac support | Any browser | Desktop app download |
| iOS support | Free (browser) | $25 App Store |
| Android support | Free (browser) | Free (AnkiDroid) |
| Sync | Automatic | AnkiWeb setup required |
| UI / UX | Modern, minimal | Functional, dated |
| Price | Free (200 cards) / $9/mo Pro | Free desktop / $25 iOS |
Forgetless is a web app — open it in Safari on your Mac, Chrome on your phone, or Firefox on your tablet. Your cards sync automatically across every device. No app downloads, no AnkiWeb configuration, no $25 iOS fee.
200 cards, FSRS v6, and 50 AI generations per day for your first week. Import your Anki decks in one click.
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