Schwanki vs Knowt for Language Flashcards
Choose Knowt if your study routine includes exam prep and shared classroom materials. Choose Schwanki if you want to turn tutor notes into a vocabulary deck and swipe through scheduled reviews.
By YJ Kim · Sources checked
Try the review demo| Workflow | Schwanki | Knowt |
|---|---|---|
| Study material | Class PDFs, PowerPoint, screenshots, connected Google Docs or Sheets, and existing Anki packages. | Create sets and notes, including AI-assisted material from supported files. |
| Review | Review cards due under FSRS in the phone swipe feed. Previously loaded due cards can be reviewed offline. | Practice flashcards alongside student tools for exams and class content. |
| Portability | Import .apkg or .colpkg with supported media and scheduling when they are present in the package. | Bring the exported card text. Keep your Knowt notes, tests, and review state in Knowt. |
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 ·
Knowt
- Knowt documents a free plan and Ultra. Its plan help page does not display a checkout price. Knowt Help: Plans and free allowances ·
- Students can make unlimited sets and notes for free. Some AI tools are limited, and Knowt displays the reset timing in account settings. Knowt Help: Plans and free allowances ·
How to move from Knowt to Schwanki
- Open the set in Knowt and use its Export action. Choose separators that keep terms and definitions distinct. Knowt Help: Exporting flashcards
- Open Anki Desktop, import the delimited file, and map the columns to the front and back fields. Anki Manual: Text files
- Export that deck from Anki as an .apkg package. The import creates fresh Anki cards, so it does not recreate your old review schedule. Anki Manual: Exporting
- 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.