AnkiDroid
The same user-built lesson deck on Android, minus the owl, streak theatre and subscription.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- mobileone-click install
- Installation
- Install from Google Play or F-Droid, or sideload the official APK
- Where Your Data Lives
- An Anki collection and media on the Android device, with .apkg import/export and optional AnkiWeb sync
- The Catch / Trade-off
- AnkiDroid supplies no expert-authored curriculum, grammar path or pronunciation coaching; the learner must build or source the material.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $64.34/mo ($772/yr) in subscriptions
AnkiDroid FAQ
Common questions
Is AnkiDroid free and open source?+
AnkiDroid is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0+ that runs on local or hosted. The same user-built lesson deck on Android, minus the owl, streak theatre and subscription.
What paid software does AnkiDroid replace?+
AnkiDroid serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: Babbel, Busuu Premium, Duolingo Super, ELSA Speak, Pimsleur, Rosetta Stone, saving up to $64.34/month ($772/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up AnkiDroid?+
Installation: Install from Google Play or F-Droid, or sideload the official APK.
What is the catch or trade-off with AnkiDroid?+
AnkiDroid supplies no expert-authored curriculum, grammar path or pronunciation coaching; the learner must build or source the material.