Revu vs Anki
Anki is the gold standard for spaced repetition. Revu builds on that foundation with FSRS scheduling, AI deck generation, coverage tracking, and a modern study experience. Here's how they compare.
When to choose Anki
Anki remains the right choice if you need maximum flexibility and a massive ecosystem. Its community is unmatched.
- You want total control over card templates and styling
- You rely on the massive add-on ecosystem (8,000+ add-ons)
- You need shared decks from the AnkiWeb community
- You prefer a free, open-source tool with decades of track record
When to choose Revu
Revu is built for students who want a complete study system, not just a flashcard app. It handles the decisions so you can focus on learning.
- You want AI to generate decks from your PDFs and notes
- You need coverage tracking that maps cards to course sections
- You prefer a daily review plan built automatically
- You want FSRS scheduling without configuration
- You need exams, study guides, and flashcards in one place
Bring your existing decks with you
Drop an .apkg export into Settings → Import from Anki. Revu parses your collection, shows the deck tree, and lets you pick which decks to bring over — cloze cards are preserved with […] placeholders, model and deck names become tags, and every imported card lands straight in the FSRS queue alongside anything Revu generates from your course materials. No re-entry, no round-trip, no lost progress.
Also supports: Quizlet .txt exports, CSV/TSV, Markdown (with front-matter), the Revu JSON schema, and PDF/DOCX study guides. See the import docs.
Ready to try a different approach?
Revu imports your existing Anki decks. Try it risk-free and see if a study OS fits your workflow better than a flashcard app.
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