Comparison · Brainscape
Brainscape built its name on confidence-based repetition, but the parts that matter most sit behind Brainscape Pro. Brainfy gives you a full SM-2 spaced-repetition engine for free, plus AI card generation and focus tools, with no subscription gate.
| Brainfy | Brainscape | |
|---|---|---|
| Spaced repetition | Yes (SM-2, free) | Confidence-based, gated |
| AI card generation | Built in (notes / PDF / image) | Limited / paid |
| Study modes | Learn, Test, Match, Cloze | Rate-and-repeat |
| Pomodoro timer + planner | Built in | No |
| Create your own decks free | Yes, no caps | Restricted on free |
| Price | Free (beta) | Free tier + paid Pro |
Brainscape has a large catalogue of curated and certified decks across popular exams, and its confidence-based model is a thoughtful, well-researched take on repetition. If you specifically want professionally made subject decks and that exact confidence loop, Brainscape delivers it. Brainfy does not ship verified expert decks — instead it lets you import decks you have and generate the rest with AI.
Yes. Brainfy is free during beta with no deck caps, and its spaced-repetition engine is not paywalled the way Brainscape gates Pro features.
Brainfy uses an SM-2-style algorithm with a four-button rating, which is a close cousin of confidence-based repetition: your honest rating sets the next interval.
No — that is an area where Brainscape leads. Brainfy lets you import existing decks (CSV, TSV, Anki text, Quizlet) and build new ones with AI, plus browse shared community decks.
Yes — paste or upload CSV, tab-separated, Anki plain text, or Quizlet exports, and they slot straight into the schedule. You can export back to CSV too.
AI card generation, an AI tutor, a Pomodoro focus timer, a weekly planner, study analytics with a focus-aware coach, and streaks — all free during beta.
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