mnemosyne

What it does

Schedules each card to come back just before you would forget it, stretching the interval on success and shortening it on failure, so long-term retention costs fewer reviews. Cards hold images, audio and video, sync bidirectionally between desktop and Android, and the learning history is plotted so you can see progress; a cramming mode reviews without disturbing the real schedule. Optional anonymous data donation feeds the underlying memory research and is off by default. Note the built-in review webserver ships without any security, so keep it off shared networks.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

mnemosyne FAQ

Is mnemosyne free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use mnemosyne?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does mnemosyne work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use mnemosyne commercially?

The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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