# VIDEO: FSRS vs Anki’s Default Algorithm (SM-2) **URL:** \ **Category:** Help\ **Created:** [December 2, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/video-fsrs-vs-anki-s-default-algorithm-sm-2/37925 "2023-12-02T17:42:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AnKingMed](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/ankingmed/32/32686_2.png) [@AnKingMed](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/AnKingMed)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/video-fsrs-vs-anki-s-default-algorithm-sm-2/37925/1 "2023-12-02T17:42:20Z")
Want to know if the new FSRS algorithm is better than Anki’s default?? This video will go over all the pros and cons. I spent hours researching this and worked very closely with @L.M.Sherlock and @Expertium to make sure it is comprehensive and accurate. # [Watch now](https://youtu.be/OqRLqVRyIzc) ---
**Author:** ![Herosword](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a587f6/32.png) [@Herosword](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Herosword)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/video-fsrs-vs-anki-s-default-algorithm-sm-2/37925/2 "2023-12-02T18:20:48Z")
Is there any chance at being able to turn on FSRS for a certain deck? I would be very comfortable to try it for my geography deck but right now, I would not be comfortable using it for medical school. But I have no option of enabling it only for one deck. Any chance this could change to ease the plunge into FSRS? ---
**Author:** ![AnKingMed](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/ankingmed/32/32686_2.png) [@AnKingMed](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/AnKingMed)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2023, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/video-fsrs-vs-anki-s-default-algorithm-sm-2/37925/3 "2023-12-02T18:22:37Z")
I have recommended we should have this use case as well but @dae said there are some complications with implementing that. For what it’s worth, if I were half way through med school and had a lot of reviews already, I still would switch to FSRS. ---
**Author:** ![Herosword](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a587f6/32.png) [@Herosword](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/Herosword)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/video-fsrs-vs-anki-s-default-algorithm-sm-2/37925/4 "2023-12-02T19:03:01Z")
Thank you! I could see switching to FSRS for Step this spring/summer. And if you’re recommending it, then I think I’m willing to try it after the winter break ---
**Author:** ![AnkiQueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f475e1/32.png) [@AnkiQueen](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/AnkiQueen)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/video-fsrs-vs-anki-s-default-algorithm-sm-2/37925/5 "2023-12-02T21:43:30Z")
you can create a seperate profile where you can use fsrs. You can export your geography deck with your scheduling information and import it to your new profile without losing any progress. ---
**Author:** ![AnkiQueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f475e1/32.png) [@AnkiQueen](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/AnkiQueen)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2023, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/video-fsrs-vs-anki-s-default-algorithm-sm-2/37925/6 "2023-12-02T23:25:22Z")
I am really happy that you made the video. I have been waiting for you to make a video about this topic ever since fsrs v3 was released. I am only disappointed that you didn’t seem too excited for the change. Like it didn’t blow your mind 🤯 ---
**Author:** ![AnKingMed](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.ankiweb.net/ankingmed/32/32686_2.png) [@AnKingMed](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/AnKingMed)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/video-fsrs-vs-anki-s-default-algorithm-sm-2/37925/7 "2023-12-03T00:44:30Z")
Haha I was pretty excited about it. I tried to share that feeling while being a bit objective ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/anki2/original/1X/8f1279ababc5879d54e4838989f606cfe55af8c7.jpeg) [@system](https://forums.ankiweb.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.ankiweb.net/t/video-fsrs-vs-anki-s-default-algorithm-sm-2/37925/8 "2024-01-02T00:45:11Z")
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