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Brainscape vs Knowt
Both do 1 of the same education tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Brainscape
Brainscape's spaced repetition system is proven to DOUBLE learning results! Find, make, and study flashcards online or in our mobile app. Serious learners only.
Signals score: 3.6 / 5 · not a hands-on test
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Knowt
AI study tools trusted by 5 million+ students & teachers. Knowt is also the #1 Free Quizlet alternative with learn mode & other study modes.
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit knowt.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: The Basic plan is described as free forever. It includes unlimited flashcard creation, importing, sharing and studying, spaced repetition, progress tracking and reminders. It gives 2,500 pre-loaded flashcards, and AI generation is listed as "100s" of flashcards.
- B: The free Basic plan costs $0. It lists unlimited file creation, live collaboration and storage, and browsing of 5 million resources. No other free limits are listed.
- Paid plan
- A: Pro (Individual) is $7.99 per month, with "Year" shown under the price; the billing period is not clearly stated. It adds unlimited AI-generated flashcards, images and sounds on cards, and private content. Enterprise (Group) pricing is custom. Country pricing is not stated.
- B: Ultra Annual is $7.99 per month, billed upfront at $95.99 per year. Ultra Monthly is $24.99 per month. Adds ad-free use, AI summarizer, AI podcast generator, AI voice tutor and AP/SAT/ACT prep.
- Signup
- A: The privacy policy says Brainscape requires an account to use effectively. It collects an email address and first name.
- B: Not stated. The pricing page shows a "Sign up free" button, and the privacy page says signing up collects name, username, email and birthdate.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: The privacy policy says the service is hosted in the United States, with Amazon Web Services as primary cloud provider. Information is kept while the account is active; inactive accounts are normally not deleted sooner than one year. Study materials submitted for AI flashcard generation go to AI providers such as OpenAI or Anthropic.
- B: The privacy policy says it mainly uses data centers in the United States, and data may also be processed in other countries. Data is kept as long as needed and deleted on request. Flashcards and notes you create are shared with other Knowt users.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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