Quizlet built its name on free flashcards, then moved once-free features, including unlimited access to its study modes, behind the Quizlet Plus subscription. For students who just want to drill vocabulary before an exam, hitting a paywall mid-revision is a bad moment to be asked for a credit card. So we built DeckDrill, a flashcard maker and study tool that runs right here in your browser. No download, no account, no limits, and your cards never leave your device.
Study with DeckDrill now
It loads with a sample deck, so tap Flip, Review or Test and start immediately.
How to use it
Creating decks. Tap New deck, name it, then use the quick-add row: type a term, press Enter to jump to the definition, press Enter again to add the card and start the next one. You can edit or delete any card inline. Everything saves to your browser’s local storage automatically, so nothing leaves your device.
Three study modes. Flip is classic flashcards: tap or press Space to flip, use the arrow keys or swipe to move, and toggle shuffle when the order gets too familiar. Review is a light spaced-repetition queue: grade each card Again, Hard or Good, and the tool schedules it further out each time you get it right. The deck list shows how many cards are due. Test pulls up to 10 random cards, asks you to type the definition, and forgives small typos when scoring.
The import trick. Open Import / export in the deck editor and paste term-Tab-definition lines, one card per line. That is exactly the format Quizlet produces when you export a set, so moving your existing sets over takes about a minute. Export works the same way in reverse.
The tool also tracks a daily streak and a cards-reviewed-today count, both stored locally.
How it compares to Quizlet
We will be straight about this: DeckDrill is not a Quizlet replacement, it is the free core of it. Quizlet’s real value is its shared library, millions of ready-made decks covering everything from AP Biology to bar exam prep, plus AI features that turn your class notes into flashcards and practice tests. DeckDrill has none of that. Every card in it is one you typed or pasted yourself, and there is no community, no images on cards, and no cross-device sync.
What DeckDrill keeps is the part students actually use every day: making cards, flipping through them, spacing out reviews, and self-testing. Those are the study modes that frustrated users when they moved behind Quizlet Plus, and here they are free forever, with no round limits and no ads. Because everything lives in your browser’s local storage, it is also completely private, and it keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
If you rely on shared decks, study with classmates, or want AI to build sets from your notes, get the real app below. If you just need a fast, free place to drill your own cards, you are already in it.
Get the full Quizlet app
Quizlet remains one of the strongest study apps on Android. The free tier still covers creating sets, browsing the shared library, and basic flashcard study, and Quizlet Plus unlocks the full set of study modes, offline access, and the AI-powered tools.
Frequently asked questions
Is Quizlet free?
Quizlet has a free tier, but it is narrower than it used to be. Creating sets and basic flashcard flipping remain free, while several study modes that were once free now sit behind the Quizlet Plus subscription, with usage limits on the free side. DeckDrill exists for exactly that gap: its flip, spaced-repetition and test modes are free with no limits.
Can I import my Quizlet sets into DeckDrill?
Yes. Export your set from Quizlet using the default term-Tab-definition format, copy the text, then paste it into the Import / export box in DeckDrill’s deck editor and tap Import. Each line becomes one card. Moving a typical set over takes under a minute.
Where are my flashcards stored?
Everything is saved in your browser’s local storage, on your device. Nothing is uploaded, there is no account, and we cannot see your cards. The flip side is that clearing your browser data deletes your decks, and they do not sync between devices, so use the export box to back up decks you care about.
Does DeckDrill work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, creating cards, studying and testing all work without a connection, because there are no server calls at all. Load the page before you go offline and you can study anywhere.
Is this the real Quizlet?
No. DeckDrill is an original study tool we built, inspired by the core flashcard loop that made Quizlet popular. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Quizlet Inc. in any way. If you want the shared deck library and AI study features, download the official app from the links above.
