Schwanki vs Deckbase for Language Flashcards
Choose Deckbase if you want FSRS and a broader document-to-flashcard workflow for general study. Choose Schwanki if you want a vocabulary Inbox from tutor materials and a swipeable phone feed.
By YJ Kim · Sources checked
Try the review demo| Workflow | Schwanki | Deckbase |
|---|---|---|
| Study material | Class PDFs, PowerPoint, screenshots, connected Google Docs or Sheets, and existing Anki packages. | Generate cards from notes and files with paid AI features, or use the documented Anki import. |
| Review | Review cards due under FSRS in the phone swipe feed. Previously loaded due cards can be reviewed offline. | Review cards with FSRS on mobile, with separate AI allowances by plan. |
| Portability | Import .apkg or .colpkg with supported media and scheduling when they are present in the package. | The Anki package is the documented bridge. Check the first imported deck before assuming media or scheduling is present. |
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 ·
- One-time credit packs start at “20 credits” for “$1” USD. Schwanki pricing ·
- 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 ·
- 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 ·
Deckbase
- Free is “$0”. The annual view shows Basic at “$59/year” and Pro at “$119/year”. Deckbase pricing ·
- The pricing page lists unlimited decks and cards on Free. AI card generation is on the paid plans. Deckbase pricing ·
How to move from Deckbase to Schwanki
- Use Deckbase’s Anki export on a deck you own. Save the package and check which card fields it contains. Deckbase feature and export documentation
- Upload the package in Schwanki and preview the cards before confirming the import. Schwanki’s Anki export and import guide
- Open the imported deck and check a sample of the fields, audio, and due dates against your original before moving the rest.