Digiflashcards

Self-Hosted

Open-source digital flashcard tool for self-hosted learning

Overview

Digiflashcards is an open-source flashcard app enabling users to create, organize, and study digital flashcards with spaced repetition. It supports markdown for rich content (images, lists), category tagging for easy organization, and progress tracking to monitor learning goals. Deployable via Docker for quick self-hosting, it ensures data privacy by keeping your study materials on your own server. Ideal for students, professionals, or lifelong learners, it offers offline access and export/import options for flexibility without relying on cloud-based services.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  digi_flashcards:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: digi-flashcards
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Spaced repetition algorithm for effective learning
Markdown support for rich flashcard content
Docker-based deployment for easy self-hosting
Progress tracking and category tagging

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Digiflashcards hard to install?

No—Digiflashcards uses Docker for deployment, which simplifies setup with a single docker-compose command. Detailed documentation guides you through server configuration and initial setup steps, making it accessible even for users with basic server knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Quizlet?

Yes—Digiflashcards offers core features like spaced repetition and rich content (markdown) similar to Quizlet, but with full data privacy (self-hosted) and no subscription locks. It’s ideal for users who want to avoid cloud dependency and keep their study data secure.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Digiflashcards is open-source software released under the MIT License, meaning it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any hidden costs or restrictions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data ownership and privacy
⊕ No subscription fees or ads
⊕ Offline access capability

Cons

⊖ Limited third-party integration options
⊖ Basic UI compared to commercial tools
⊖ Requires server maintenance for self-hosting