Best forFree recall practice
THE SIMPLE VERSION
What is Knowt?
Knowt lets students create or import flashcards and practise with Learn, Test, Match and spaced repetition. Its Kai tools can turn notes, PDFs, presentations and lecture videos into notes, cards and tests. Free AI use is limited and resets monthly; Student Ultra raises or removes selected limits.
✓ A good fit if you want to…
- Want free flashcard study modes
- Use spaced repetition before an exam
- Need AI cards from permitted files occasionally
– Choose another tool if you…
- Need source citations inside every explanation
- Are under 18 without guardian permission for AI
- Want to upload private school or personal records
YOUR FIRST 10 MINUTES
Start in three steps
- 1Make ten cards yourselfLearn the format before asking AI to draft a bigger set.
- 2Correct the AI draftCompare every definition and question with the permitted source.
- 3Use spaced repetitionStudy the due cards daily instead of rereading the whole set.
TRY THIS FIRST PROMPT
Create [number] flashcards from these [permitted notes]. Use one fact per card, include a mix of definitions and applications, and flag anything uncertain.
POPULAR USES
What can it help with?
PLANS
Free or paid?
Unlimited notes and flashcards, all core study modes and limited monthly AI use.
Best for most students starting recall practice.No ads and expanded or unlimited access to selected current AI features.
Best for a student processing course material regularly.Class, monitored AI, assignment and assessment features under the current teacher offer.
Best for educators who actively manage a class.✓Free is enough if…unlimited core flashcards and study modes cover your routine and limited AI resets are enough.
+Consider paid if…you repeatedly turn permitted files into materials or need ad-free, higher-limit AI study.
*Student help currently lists $19.99 monthly or $120 annually. Knowt's public teacher plan and help pages show differing live teacher prices, so that figure is not guessed. Offers, upload caps and AI limits can change.
GOOD TO KNOW
Safety and privacy
Files and activity are collected
Knowt collects uploaded content, usage and connected-service information to operate its study features.
Check sharing settings
A public profile or shared file can expose study content; use password or school controls where appropriate.
Age rules apply
General users must be at least 13, and under-18 users need parent or guardian permission for AI features.
STILL CHOOSING?See the important differences side by side.
OFFICIAL EVIDENCE
Sources and freshness
We use official product and help pages for plan, access and privacy claims.
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- Flashcards, modes, file summaries and Kai
- Basic, Student Ultra and conflicting teacher prices
- Uploads, public sharing, school data and age rules