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Anki vs Memrise: which should you pick?
A flexible flashcard program against a ready-made vocabulary app.
At a glance
| Feature | Ankiapps.ankiweb.net | Memrisememrise.com |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Flashcard program | App |
| Cost model | Free on computer and Android; paid app on iOS | Free path; paid Pro tier |
| Free to try | Yes on computer and Android | Yes, a recommended learning path |
| How you learn | Spaced-repetition flashcards you make or import | Vocabulary and phrases, plus an AI conversation partner (MemBot) |
| Languages (as each service states) | Any: you provide the cards | Memrise’s pages give different numbers; see its site |
Checked on 30 October 2026 against each product’s own website. Prices, plans and features change often: confirm on the official sites.
How they differ
- Content: with Anki you make or import your own cards. Memrise offers a recommended learning path.
- Cost: Anki is free on computers and Android, and a paid app on iOS. Memrise has a free path and a paid Pro tier.
- Speaking: Memrise has an AI conversation partner (MemBot). Anki is flashcards.
Which one for you?
Choose Anki if…
- You want to learn exactly the words you choose, and don’t mind setting it up.
Choose Memrise if…
- You want ready-made content and some speaking practice.
These suggestions are our opinion. The comparison table is from the sources listed.
Where our apps fit
We build four small language apps, so we are not neutral here. You can try each one without signing up.