Make and study flashcards online, free
Turn your PDFs, notes, and YouTube videos into AI-generated study cards. Create a free account and study from any device — no downloads.
Free to start · No credit card · Study on any device
Free flashcards in three steps
Upload your material and let the AI build a deck you can study right away.
Step 1: Upload for Free
Upload study material to create online flashcards with the free plan. No credit card required to start.
Step 2: Free AI Creation
Our free AI creates online flashcards from your content automatically. No paid plan required for quality flashcards.
Step 3: Study Free Online
Access your free online flashcards anytime, anywhere. Study for free with spaced repetition and progress tracking.
Generate flashcards from any source
Pick a source type and drop in your material — the AI does the rest.
Upload Your Document
Upload any document, image, audio, or video file to convert it into interactive flashcards. You can also drag and drop a file here. You will be redirected to register.
Your files are securely processed by Scholarly's advanced AI.
Genuinely free, not a trial
Scholarly's free plan lets you create and study online flashcards without paying anything. Sign up with an email, upload your material, and you have a deck in seconds — no credit card, no download, no time-limited trial that quietly expires.
Everything runs in your browser and syncs across devices, so you can build a deck on your laptop and review it on your phone between classes. Spaced repetition and progress tracking are included on the free plan, so you actually remember what you study instead of just flipping cards.
Upgrade only if you want more: higher daily generation limits, longer documents, and the rest of Scholarly's study tools like quizzes, study guides, and AI chat. The flashcards themselves stay free.
Everything you need to study for free
AI-generated cards, spaced repetition, and access from anywhere — at no cost.
AI-generated cards
Upload your material and get clean question-and-answer cards in seconds, no manual typing.
Study on any device
Phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop — your decks work in any browser with nothing to install.
Spaced repetition
Review cards on a smart schedule so you remember more in less study time.
70+ languages
Generate and study flashcards in the language of your course material.
Export to Anki
Take your free decks anywhere — export to Anki or keep studying in Scholarly.
Progress tracking
See what you've mastered and what still needs work, all on the free plan.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really use online flashcards for free?
Yes, Scholarly offers a free plan for online flashcards. Create a free account and start studying from any device.
What devices work with online flashcards?
Works on all devices - phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Access your flashcards from any web browser.
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Keep Using Free Online Flashcards
Continue enjoying free online flashcards with optional premium features. Always free to start!
Free
- 3 AI Chat messages per day
- 3 AI creations per day
- 1 file upload per day (8MB)
- 1 research report per day
- 5 quiz questions per day
- 1 exam attempt per day
- 15 voice minutes per day
- 32-page PDF to flashcards
- 500 autocomplete words per day
Use it to generate flashcards, improve a deck, make a podcast, create a video lecture or infographic, build slides, or process a recording.
Ultimate
$144 billed yearly
Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited normal chat & autocomplete
- Unlimited premium model messages
- Unlimited AI creations
- Unlimited file uploads (up to 300MB)
- Unlimited study sessions
- Unlimited exams & quizzes
- 1000-page PDF to flashcards
- Export to Anki
- Priority support
Pricing in USD. Local currency available in app.
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What students say
Scholarly has been a valuable tool for my studies. The AI-generated flashcards and intuitive features make organizing and retaining information much easier.
Briana
Student
This app is great for studying for big test. Drop your PDF's in the system and it'll do the trick. You can organize it specifically for your needs.
Kelvin
Student
I am currently preparing for a test that covers a substantial amount of material, and I've found that not having to physically write out my flashcards has been incredibly beneficia...
Isabelle
Student
Scholarly is great for students. I am enrolled in online university and my classes are all PDF based. All I do is upload the PDF and it creates flashcards decks for me. The greate...
Alexandra
Student
Your questions, answered
Is Scholarly free to use?
Yes! The free plan includes core study tools with daily limits: AI Chat messages, 3 AI creations per day, research reports, file uploads, quizzes, practice exams, and manual flashcard creation. Upgrade to Ultimate when you want unlimited AI creations and higher limits.
What uses my daily AI creation?
Generating flashcards, improving a flashcard deck, making a podcast, creating a video lecture or infographic, building slides, or processing a recording each use the same daily free AI creation allowance. AI Chat messages, uploads, quizzes, and exams have their own separate daily limits.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. There are no contracts or commitments. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings, and you'll keep access until the end of your billing period.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe. Pricing is displayed in USD by default, but local currency is available in the app.
Do you offer discounts for educators?
Yes, we offer special pricing for educators and educational institutions. Contact us at hello@scholarly.so for details.
What happens when I hit a free plan limit?
You'll see a prompt to upgrade. Your existing work is never lost — limits only apply to new daily actions like AI Chat messages, uploads, quiz questions, and new AI creations. Limits reset every day.
For Educators or Schools
Contact us for special pricing at hello@scholarly.so.