CogniGuide vs Knowt: AI Flashcards, Quizzes and Mind Maps Compared
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Knowt is a strong free choice if you mostly study flashcards and want Quizlet-style Learn mode, lecture recording and imports from Quizlet. CogniGuide is the better fit if you want mind maps as well as flashcards and quizzes from the same upload, or need quiz exports for a learning platform.
| Feature | CogniGuide | Knowt |
|---|---|---|
| Mind maps | Yes. Overview maps free; detailed maps on Plus. PDF/PNG export. | Not advertised on knowt.com. |
| AI flashcards | Yes, from your files or notes. Up to 15 cards per deck free, 150 on Plus. | Yes, from PDFs, notes, lecture videos and live lecture recordings. |
| Quizzes / practice tests | Yes, multiple choice with explanations. Up to 10 questions free, 30 on Plus. PDF, Word, QTI and Moodle XML export on Plus. | Yes, practice tests generated from notes and PDFs. |
| Spaced repetition | Yes, FSRS scheduling for every deck. | Yes, a spaced repetition study mode. |
| What you can upload | PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), text/Markdown, images, or a typed topic. No YouTube or web links. | PDFs, notes, videos and lecture recordings; imports from Quizlet, Kahoot and others. |
| Free plan | 5 creations a week (up to 3 a day). Free account required; no credit card. | Core study modes free, including unlimited Learn mode; AI features have limits. |
| Paid plans | Plus $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD). | See knowt.com for current paid tiers. |
Choose Knowt if
- You mainly study flashcards and want a free Learn mode with several question types.
- You want to record lectures and get notes and flashcards from the recording.
- You are moving sets over from Quizlet.
Choose CogniGuide if
- You want a mind map, flashcards and a quiz from the same PDF or slides.
- You want FSRS spaced repetition scheduling on every deck.
- You teach and need quizzes as QTI or Moodle XML for your LMS.
Try CogniGuide on your own notes
Make flashcards, a quiz or a mind map from a PDF, slides or notes. The free plan needs an account but no credit card. See pricing.
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