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Brainscapevsflashcards.github.io

Why pay monthly fees for Brainscape when you can self-host flashcards.github.io for free? Let's look at the facts.

Brainscape

The Expensive Option

  • Closed Source (Black box)
  • Expensive monthly fees per user
  • Data stored on their servers
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flashcards.github.io

The Freedom Choice

  • 100% Open Source Code
  • Free forever (Self-hosted)
  • You own your data completely
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SaaS pricing is designed to scale with your success. See how much wealth transfers from your bank account to Brainscape's shareholders.

10 people
150100200+
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*Estimated standard pricing for Brainscape. Adjust if needed.

Estimated Annual Waste
$1,440
Monthly Burn Rate$120
5-Year Projection$7,200
Cost with Self-Hosted$0
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Calculations based on 10 users at $12/mo.

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General Education
Software Engineering
1
Proprietary editors
GitHub Pull Requests
2
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