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Head-to-head · Spaced Repetition Software

Anki vs Cerego

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Anki #1 in Spaced Repetition Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Anki
Cerego #8 in Spaced Repetition Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cerego

Anki leads on 1 check, Cerego on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAnki · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Anki
  • Most featuresCerego · 4 of 4

Anki scores higher on our rubric for spaced repetition software: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Anki offers free plan; Cerego doesn't publish it. Cerego offers educator tools; Anki doesn't publish it.

Anki is the better fit for learners who want customizable spaced-repetition cards. Cerego is the better fit for schools and teams integrating adaptive review into LMSs.

  • Anki fits best

    Learners who want customizable spaced-repetition cards

  • Cerego fits best

    Schools and teams integrating adaptive review into LMSs

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Side by side

Feature Anki 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Cerego 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 7.9
Ranking #1 in Spaced Repetition Software #8 in Spaced Repetition Software
Best for Learners who want customizable spaced-repetition cards Schools and teams integrating adaptive review into LMSs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Anki 3/4 · Cerego 4/4
Offline access ✓ ✓
Rich media cards ✓ ✓
Educator tools Not published ✓ (best)
Shared deck library ✓ ✓
Specs
Review algorithm Adaptive Adaptive
Daily review limit Not published Not published
Mobile apps Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Supports both FSRS and legacy SM-2 review scheduling
  • Cards can include audio, images, video, and scientific markup
  • Free AnkiWeb sync connects desktop, web, and mobile study
  • Adjusts review timing to learner performance and memory activation.
  • Connects with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle and other LMSs through LTI and APIs.
  • Supports multimedia content, offline study, mastery assignments and retention analytics.
Cons
  • The official iOS app is a paid purchase
  • Add-ons and customizable templates can mean more setup
  • Support is centered on community resources and documentation
  • Pricing requires contacting sales, making costs harder to compare.
  • Its LMS and instructor features may exceed the needs of individual learners.
  • Content creation and assignment tools require educator or organizational workflows.
Our verdict

Anki helps learners turn material into flashcards and schedule reviews around how well they recall each card. It suits solo learners and small-scale study needs who want control over card content, layouts, and review timing rather than a…

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Cerego is an adaptive learning platform for schools and organizations delivering education or training. Its review engine schedules study based on learner performance and memory activation, while instructors can create courses, set…

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  1. AnkiSpaced Repetition Software 9.4Free plan
  2. CeregoSpaced Repetition Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Anki — where it wins

    • Supports both FSRS and legacy SM-2 review scheduling
    • Cards can include audio, images, video, and scientific markup
    • Free AnkiWeb sync connects desktop, web, and mobile study

    Where it doesn't

    • The official iOS app is a paid purchase
    • Add-ons and customizable templates can mean more setup
    • Support is centered on community resources and documentation

  • Cerego — where it wins

    • Adjusts review timing to learner performance and memory activation.
    • Connects with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle and other LMSs through LTI and APIs.
    • Supports multimedia content, offline study, mastery assignments and retention analytics.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales, making costs harder to compare.
    • Its LMS and instructor features may exceed the needs of individual learners.
    • Content creation and assignment tools require educator or organizational workflows.
  • Anki9.4/10 · Free plan

    A flexible flashcard system with adaptive scheduling and cross-device sync.

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  • Cerego7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A learning platform for adaptive review, assignments and retention analytics across LMSs.

    Visit CeregoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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