Cruxly vs Knowt:
Photo vs Type
Knowt is great for typed notes. But if you have handwritten notes or textbooks, you need Cruxly.
The key difference
Knowt
Type your notes or upload PDFs. Great for digital-first students.
Cruxly
Photo any notes—handwritten, printed, textbooks. For students who write by hand.
Why choose Cruxly over Knowt
Photo Your Notes
Knowt needs you to type notes or upload PDFs. Cruxly lets you snap a photo of any handwritten or printed material. Way faster.
Handwriting Works
Your messy lecture notes, your handwritten summaries—Cruxly reads them. Knowt doesn't support handwritten content at all.
Export to Anki
Knowt keeps your cards in their ecosystem. Cruxly exports to Anki so you can use spaced repetition properly.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Cruxly | Knowt |
|---|---|---|
Photo-to-quiz Knowt requires typed notes or PDF upload | ✓ | — |
Handwriting support Knowt can't read handwritten notes | ✓ | — |
60-second generation Both generate quickly from supported formats | ✓ | ✓ |
Multiple choice quizzes | ✓ | ✓ |
Anki export Cruxly exports to Anki format | ✓ | — |
PDF export Print your quizzes | ✓ | — |
Free tier Both offer free tiers | ✓ | ✓ |
iOS & Android apps | ✓ | ✓ |
Quizlet import Knowt can import Quizlet sets | — | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knowt free?
Yes, Knowt has a generous free tier with most features included. Cruxly also offers a free tier with 5 quizzes/month.
Can Knowt read handwritten notes?
No. Knowt only works with typed notes, PDFs, and Quizlet imports. If you have handwritten notes, Cruxly is your only option.
Which is better for MCAT/NCLEX prep?
If you're studying from First Aid, Kaplan books, or handwritten notes, Cruxly is better. If you're using typed digital notes, both work well.
Can I use both?
Absolutely. Use Knowt for your typed notes and Cruxly for photos of textbooks and handwritten materials. They complement each other.
Does Knowt have better AI?
Both use modern AI for quiz generation. The difference is input method: Knowt needs typed text, Cruxly works from photos.
Have handwritten notes?
Cruxly is for you.
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- 5 scans per month
- Flashcards & spaced repetition
- Achievements & streaks
- All quiz types (MCQ, T/F, fill-in)
- AI Simplify & Hints
- Export to Anki
- PDF export
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