# Schwanki vs Busuu for Language Flashcards

> Compare Schwanki and Busuu for language study, including pricing, documented limits and how to move vocabulary into Schwanki.

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# Schwanki vs Busuu for Language Flashcards

Choose Busuu if you want a structured learning path and feedback within a language course. Choose Schwanki if your main input is lesson material from your own teacher or an existing deck.

By YJ Kim · Sources checked November 10, 2026

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**Schwanki and Busuu at a glance**

| Workflow | Schwanki | Busuu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study material | Class PDFs, PowerPoint, screenshots, connected Google Docs or Sheets, and existing Anki packages. | Follow Busuu’s lessons and the vocabulary they introduce. |
| Review | Review cards due under FSRS in the phone swipe feed. Previously loaded due cards can be reviewed offline. | Use the study and review features included in your plan. |
| Portability | Import .apkg or .colpkg with supported media and scheduling when they are present in the package. | Start a vocabulary deck from your notes. The Busuu learning path and completion state remain in Busuu. |

## Pricing and limits

### Schwanki

- Anki imports, scheduling, and unlimited decks and reviews are free. Image and audio together cost one credit per card. [Schwanki pricing](https://schwankiapp.com/pricing) · November 10, 2026
- One-time credit packs start at “20 credits” for “$1” USD. [Schwanki pricing](https://schwankiapp.com/pricing) · November 10, 2026
- Free allowances: “10 documents a day” for class-note reading and “50 a day” for example sentences. Each extra use costs one credit. [Schwanki pricing](https://schwankiapp.com/pricing) · November 10, 2026
- Class PDFs up to “10 MB” and PowerPoint files up to “100 MB”. Loaded due cards are available offline; importing and AI generation require a connection. [Schwanki’s documented inputs and review workflow](https://schwankiapp.com/anki-alternative) · November 10, 2026

### Busuu

- Busuu compares its plans publicly. Its help center says pricing can vary with currency, platform and offers. [Busuu Premium plans](https://www.busuu.com/en/premium-plans) · November 10, 2026
- The plan comparison places full vocabulary and grammar review among the paid features. [Busuu plan feature table](https://www.busuu.com/en/premium-plans) · November 10, 2026

## How to move from Busuu to Schwanki

1. Identify the words and phrases from your own lesson notes that you want to keep reviewing. [Busuu Help: What is Premium?](https://help.busuu.com/hc/en-us/articles/16269241908497-What-is-Premium)
2. Put your vocabulary and context in a Google Doc or Sheet you control, or prepare a supported class file. [Schwanki’s documented inputs and review workflow](https://schwankiapp.com/anki-alternative)
3. Connect the document or upload the file in Schwanki and check the extracted words in your Inbox. [Schwanki’s documented inputs and review workflow](https://schwankiapp.com/anki-alternative)
4. Edit and approve the cards you want to study. Keep the original app available for its progress and features.

## Sources

- [Busuu plan feature table](https://www.busuu.com/en/premium-plans)
- [Busuu Help: What is Premium?](https://help.busuu.com/hc/en-us/articles/16269241908497-What-is-Premium)
- [Schwanki pricing](https://schwankiapp.com/pricing)
- [Schwanki’s documented inputs and review workflow](https://schwankiapp.com/anki-alternative)

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