kian
The premium Open Source alternative to Anki Desktop
🎯 Best for:Anki users seeking a faster, more modern desktop interface for daily reviews.
What is kian?
A lightweight desktop client for Anki 2 designed for improved user experience and performance. It provides a modern interface for reviewing and managing spaced-repetition decks with minimal system overhead.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptEducation & Learning
Why kian?
- • Minimalist design
- • Fast deck loading
- • Cross-platform compatibility
Limitations
- • Fewer add-ons supported
- • Manual sync setup
- • Beta status
4/6/2025
Last Update
1
Forks
0
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Anki Desktop)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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