Schwanki vs Memrise for Language Flashcards

Choose Memrise if you prefer a guided language course and built-in speaking practice. Choose Schwanki if you want your tutor’s words and your existing Anki cards to drive review.

By YJ Kim · Sources checked

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Schwanki and Memrise at a glance
WorkflowSchwankiMemrise
Study materialClass PDFs, PowerPoint, screenshots, connected Google Docs or Sheets, and existing Anki packages.Study the vocabulary and phrases included in Memrise’s language courses.
ReviewReview cards due under FSRS in the phone swipe feed. Previously loaded due cards can be reviewed offline.Follow the course activities and use the speaking tools available on your plan.
PortabilityImport .apkg or .colpkg with supported media and scheduling when they are present in the package.Rebuild your own cards. Your Memrise course progress remains in Memrise.

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 ·

Memrise

  • The plan page requires account access to view offers. Memrise’s FAQs say price and payment options vary by country. Memrise subscription plans ·
  • Memrise documents viewing available subscriptions and payment methods for your country after signing in or upgrading in the app. Memrise FAQs ·

How to move from Memrise to Schwanki

  1. Identify vocabulary from your own notes or files that you want to keep reviewing after a Memrise session. Memrise FAQs
  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
  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
  4. Edit and approve the cards you want to study. Keep the original app available for its progress and features.

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