Why Switch from Anki to Mayinab?
Anki has been the go-to spaced repetition tool for years. But its interface hasn't kept up with modern design standards. If you've ever felt frustrated by Anki's complexity or wished for a better-looking flashcard app on Windows, Mayinab is built for you.
7 Note Types, Not Just Flashcards
Most flashcard apps do one thing. Mayinab gives you text notes, flashcards, checklists, images, audio, video, and file attachments, all in a chat timeline organized by subject and topic. Your study material lives together, not scattered across apps.
Zero Setup, Instant Start
No note types to configure. No templates to learn. No add-ons to install. Open Mayinab, create a subject, and start typing. Use /flashcard for cards, /checklist for to-dos. It's that simple.
Built for Windows Desktop
Mayinab isn't a mobile app ported to desktop. The Windows version features:
- Resizable split-view with draggable dividers
- Sidebar topic tree (Discord-style channel navigation)
- Command palette (Ctrl+K) for instant search
- Keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+F, Ctrl+Shift+E, and 10+ more
- Drag & drop file upload from Windows Explorer
Import Your Anki Decks
Already invested in Anki? Export your decks as CSV and import them directly into Mayinab. Your cards and scheduling data are preserved.
🍵 Mayinab at a Glance
- ✓ Spaced repetition with SM-2 algorithm
- ✓ Modern, beautiful UI: not stuck in the 2000s
- ✓ 7 note types in a chat interface
- ✓ Markdown + LaTeX rendering
- ✓ Split-view & sidebar on desktop
- ✓ 100% offline, no account, no ads
- ✓ Free on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android & iOS
- ✓ Anki CSV import: bring your decks