Anki is the gold standard of spaced repetition — and for good reason. It's free, open-source, and trusted by 86% of medical students. Forgetless uses the exact same FSRS v6 algorithm, but wraps it in a modern web UI with AI-powered card generation. No plugins, no config files, no learning curve.
| Feature | Forgetless | Anki |
|---|---|---|
| Spaced repetition algorithm | FSRS v6 | FSRS v6 (via plugin) |
| AI card generation | Built-in (4 providers) | Manual only |
| YouTube to flashcards | Paste link, get deck | Not available |
| PDF / file upload | Drag & drop | Not available |
| Batch deck generation | One-click | Not available |
| Platform | Web (any device) | Desktop + mobile apps |
| Setup required | None — sign up and start | Download, install, configure |
| UI / UX | Modern, minimal | Functional, dated |
| Plugin ecosystem | Not needed | Extensive (2,000+) |
| Price | Free (200 cards) / $9/mo Pro | Free (desktop) |
| Sync across devices | Automatic | AnkiWeb (free) |
| Public deck sharing | Built-in with referrals | AnkiWeb shared decks |
The biggest barrier with Anki is creating good cards. It takes hours to write, format, and organize decks manually. Forgetless generates high-quality flashcards from any topic, YouTube video, or PDF using your choice of four AI providers — OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Mistral. Batch generation creates entire decks in seconds.
Forgetless runs FSRS v6 — the same scheduling algorithm available as an Anki plugin. The difference: it works out of the box. No downloading add-ons, no config files, no compatibility issues between desktop and mobile. Sign up, create a card, and the algorithm starts optimizing your review schedule immediately.
Paste a YouTube link and Forgetless extracts the transcript, identifies key concepts, and generates a study-ready deck. Perfect for med students reviewing lecture recordings, language learners studying immersion content, or anyone turning video into lasting knowledge.
Anki's plugin ecosystem is unmatched — 2,000+ add-ons for everything from image occlusion to neural network scheduling. The desktop app is completely free with no card limits. And the community has decades of shared decks covering every medical exam, language, and subject imaginable. If you need deep customization and don't mind the learning curve, Anki is still excellent.
86% of med students use Anki — now imagine Anki with AI card generation and a UI from this decade. Forgetless is used by medical students, law students, and language learners who want the same proven spaced repetition science without the setup friction. Students get 50% off Pro with a valid academic email.
200 cards, FSRS v6, and AI generation included. Import your Anki decks in one click.
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