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The free Knowt alternative

Knowt is a solid free flashcard app — but if you use Anki or you're prepping for a high-stakes exam, it leaves gaps. Bring your cards over (Anki .apkg files included), then turn them into timed mock exams and AI-graded practice — free to start.

Built for students who need real exam prep, not just flashcards.

One card per line. Separate the term and definition with a Tab or a comma.

Paste a term/definition list or upload an .apkg — preview free, no account needed.

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AceQuiz vs Knowt, feature by feature

Feature comparison between AceQuiz and Knowt
FeatureAceQuizKnowt
Import a real Anki .apkg deck fileYes — upload the file, we read the cardsNo direct .apkg — Anki users convert to a spreadsheet and paste (2026)
Import cards without a browser extensionPaste text or upload a file, right on the pageSet import leans on the Quizlet link / Chrome extension
Free spaced-repetition reviewYesYes
Timed, full-length mock exam from your cardsYesPractice questions, not a timed full exam (2026)
Typed short-answer & essay answers graded by AIYesMultiple-choice / flashcard checking (2026)
Exam-date study planYesNot offered (2026)
Turn a deck into a quiz, summary, and notesYes — one deck, four study toolsFlashcards, notes, and practice tests
Pay only for the week you need it$2.99 one-week passPaid 'Ultra' tier is a monthly / annual subscription

Knowt is a genuinely good free flashcard app — if flashcards and basic practice are all you need, it's a fair pick. AceQuiz adds the exam-prep layer on top of your cards: timed mock exams, AI-graded typed answers, and an exam-date plan — and it reads your Anki .apkg files directly. Rows marked "(2026)" reflect Knowt's product as of 2026 and are worth re-checking against their live app.

Why students switch from Knowt

Your Anki decks actually come over

Upload an .apkg file and we read it straight out of the deck. No converting to a spreadsheet and retyping — the workaround Knowt's own help center points Anki users to.

Built to pass, not just review

Turn any deck into a timed, full-length mock exam and get typed short-answer and essay responses graded by AI — not just multiple-choice self-checks.

No subscription to get started

The core study modes are free. Need extra AI generation for a heavy exam week? There's a $2.99 one-week pass — no monthly or annual lock-in.

Nothing to install

Paste your list or upload a file right on this page. No browser extension, and it works the same on your phone as on your laptop.

From your cards to exam-ready in three steps

1

Paste or upload

Paste a term/definition list, or upload an Anki .apkg file.

2

Preview your cards

We parse the deck instantly and show you the cards before you commit.

3

Study, then test

Review with adaptive spacing, then run a timed mock exam to see if it holds.

Frequently asked questions

Is AceQuiz a free Knowt alternative?
Yes. The core study modes — adaptive review, quizzes, and mock exams built from your cards — are free to use. A free account saves your decks and tracks progress across sessions, and there's a $2.99 one-week pass if you ever want more generation credits for a big exam week.
Can I bring my existing flashcards over?
Yes. Copy your set as a term/definition list and paste it into the importer above — cards are separated by new lines, and each term and definition by a Tab or comma. Your whole set imports in one step, right in the page, with no browser extension to install.
Can I import an Anki .apkg deck?
Yes — upload the .apkg file and we read the cards straight out of the deck. This is a real gap in Knowt: as of 2026, Knowt's own help center tells Anki users to convert their deck into a spreadsheet and paste it in manually, because it does not import .apkg files directly. AceQuiz reads the file for you.
What can AceQuiz do that Knowt can't?
Once your cards are in, you can turn any deck into a timed, full-length mock exam, get typed short-answer and essay responses graded by AI (not just multiple choice), and build an exam-date study plan. Knowt is a strong free flashcard app; AceQuiz is built to get you exam-ready on those same cards.
Do I need a paid subscription?
No. You can import and study for free. If you want extra AI generation for a heavy week, there's a $2.99 one-week pass — you don't have to commit to a monthly or annual subscription just to prepare for one exam.
Do I need a Chrome extension to import my cards?
No. You paste your term/definition list or upload an .apkg file directly on this page. Nothing to install, and it works the same on mobile as on desktop.