AnkiWeb. One collection, every device.

Anki web, AnkiWeb, Anki online - same service. Anki login is an AnkiWeb account. Sync from Anki desktop or the Anki app uploads decks and review history. Shared decks still import locally first.

AnkiDroid screenshot promoting AnkiWeb sync with statistics graphs on a phone

AnkiWeb login, then Sync.

Create an account at ankiweb.net. In Anki desktop the top bar is Decks · Add · Browse · Stats · Sync. First sync may upload or download - read the prompt. Ankiweb login on the phone is the same email.

Anki online reviewing in the browser is limited. AnkiWeb is a companion, not a replacement for Download Anki on PC.

Anki app

People type “anki app” for AnkiDroid, AnkiMobile, or AnkiWeb in a tab. The Anki app that owns the collection is still desktop. Phones review.

Conflicts

Do not add notes on two devices offline and sync both. One device is the writer. If Anki complains, pick Upload or Download deliberately.

Self-host

Anki 2.1.57+ ships a sync server. Advanced only. Default remains AnkiWeb. Media sync can take a while on huge Japanese audio decks.

Anki desktop reviewer with Sync in the top toolbar — Sync is in the desktop chrome, same row as Decks and Browse.

AnkiDroid marketing screenshot mentioning free decks from AnkiWeb.com — AnkiDroid pulls shared decks and your collection through AnkiWeb.