StudyPixi vs Knowt
A free Knowt alternative for flashcards and studying together
The short answer
If you mainly want AI notes from lecture recordings and videos, or AP, SAT and ACT practice, Knowt does more. If you want flashcards, quizzes and mind maps drafted from your notes with no monthly AI limit, and you study with friends on a shared timer, StudyPixi is the free choice.
Side by side
StudyPixi vs Knowt
| Feature | StudyPixi | Knowt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no ads | Free plan with ads. Ultra costs $24.99 a month, or less billed yearly (Knowt's pages list $95.99 and $149.99 a year) |
| AI from your material | Paste text, upload a PDF or add photos to get flashcards, a quiz or a mind map. No monthly limit | PDFs, slides, images, videos, YouTube and lecture recordings into notes or flashcards. 1 AI summary a month on the free plan |
| Flashcards | Decks of up to 300 cards, made by hand or with AI | Unlimited sets and notes on the free plan |
| Spaced repetition | Anki-style SM-2 with Again, Hard, Good and Easy. Up to 20 new cards a day per set | Again, Hard, Good and Easy, with adjustable new cards per day and intervals |
| Quizzes and tests | Multiple-choice quizzes with an explanation on every question | Practice tests from a set or a note, and Learn mode with multiple choice, written and true/false questions |
| Games | Match, Pixel Dash and Block Drop solo, and live Quiz Battles with your group | Match solo, and Knowt Play live games such as Classic, Race and Blitz |
| Studying together | Study groups with a shared Pomodoro timer, live presence and a weekly leaderboard | Live collaboration on notes and sets, and classes run by teachers |
| Exam prep | Not included | AP, SAT and ACT practice: 1 free mock exam, full access on Ultra |
| Import | No import yet | Import from Quizlet, or paste from Anki or a spreadsheet |
| Apps | Runs in any browser, phone included | Web, iOS, Android and a Chrome extension |
Plans and prices of other apps checked on November 7, 2026 from their own websites and can change. Sources: Knowt plans, Knowt free plan, Knowt AI summarizers, Knowt Quizlet import. StudyPixi isn't affiliated with Knowt.
Which should you pick?
Each one is good at something
Pick StudyPixi if
- You want flashcards, quizzes and mind maps from your notes without a monthly AI limit
- You study with friends and want a shared Pomodoro timer and live Quiz Battles
- You want everything free, with no ads
Pick Knowt if
- You want AI notes from lecture recordings, videos or YouTube links
- You're preparing for AP, SAT or ACT exams
- You want to bring Quizlet sets over in one step, or need a phone app
Switching
Moving to StudyPixi
Start from your notes
Upload the PDF or paste the notes you made your Knowt sets from, and StudyPixi drafts flashcards or a quiz.
Check and save
Fix anything in the draft, then save. The new set goes straight into spaced repetition.
Bring your group
Create a study group, share the set, and study together on one timer.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is StudyPixi free?
Yes. Everything in StudyPixi is free for students, with no ads. You need a free account so your sets are saved.
Can I import my Knowt flashcards?
Not directly yet. The quickest route is to generate a new set from the notes or PDF you used, then check the draft.
Does StudyPixi have a Learn mode?
StudyPixi has Review, which uses spaced repetition to show what's due, Practice to go through every card, and quizzes with explanations, plus four games.
Is there a StudyPixi app?
StudyPixi runs in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. There's no app-store app yet.
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