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Gboard Alternatives

Gboard is described as 'keyboard from Google for your iOS and Android. It has all the things you would expect from a great keyboard — GIFs, emojis, and Glide Typing — plus Google Search built in' and is a popular Keyboard app in the online services category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Gboard for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, iPhone, iPad and F-Droid. The best alternative is AnySoftKeyboard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gboard are OpenBoard, FlorisBoard, Microsoft SwiftKey and Hacker's Keyboard.

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  1. AnySoftKeyboard icon

    AnySoftKeyboard

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    37 alternatives to AnySoftKeyboard 

    Customizable Android on-screen keyboard for multiple languages.

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    1.  Support for GesturesAnySoftKeyboard supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
    2.  LightweightAnySoftKeyboard consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    Almost everyone thinks AnySoftKeyboard is a great alternative to Gboard.
    undeniably_lizard

    It took a bit of time for me to get used to but it eventually worked out. A great alternative to Gboard with lightweight (10 MB) and has no unnecessary features (GIFs, stickers etc.)

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    DL300

    There is no way to get a default keyboard feel. Every single layout option has some idiotic decision like how if you want symbol hints your L key is replaced by an apostrophe. Ignore the shills.

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    Guest

    No swipe/glide gesture writing feature

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  2. OpenBoard icon

    OpenBoard

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    15 alternatives to OpenBoard 

    OpenBoard is a 100% foss keyboard based on AOSP, with no dependency on Google binaries, that respects your privacy.

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    1.  Privacy focusedOpenBoard is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    2.  LightweightOpenBoard consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    Almost everyone thinks OpenBoard is a great alternative to Gboard.
    D33pSh33p

    It's basically the open source alternative to Gboard doing all the same while also being privacy-oriented and trustworty (unlike proprietary virtual keyboards that undoubtedly are not your friend, unfortunately). OpenBoard is a no-brainer and I urge people to try it. :)

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    FlorisBoard

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    37 alternatives to FlorisBoard 

    FlorisBoard is an open-source keyboard aimed at providing you with an easy way to type while respecting your privacy.

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    1.  Support for GesturesFlorisBoard supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
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    Guest

    Open source and has many features that other Keyboards dont have

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    Guest

    It's best alternative to gboard with swipe features. One more thing it's opensource and completely free

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  5. Microsoft SwiftKey icon

    Microsoft SwiftKey

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    44 alternatives to Microsoft SwiftKey 

    SwiftKey Keyboard uses Artificial Intelligence to automatically learn your writing style, including the emoji you love to use (if you use emoji), the words that matter to you and how you like to type. That means autocorrect and predictive text that actually works because it...

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    Almost everyone thinks Microsoft SwiftKey is a great alternative to Gboard.
  6. Hacker's Keyboard icon

    Hacker's Keyboard

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    31 alternatives to Hacker's Keyboard 

    Are you missing the key layout you're used to from your computer when using an Android device? This software keyboard has separate number keys, punctuation in the usual places, and arrow keys. It is based on the AOSP Gingerbread soft keyboard, so it supports multitouch for...

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    yosasukeuchiha

    the best to write commands in terminal

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  8. Simple Keyboard icon

    Simple Keyboard

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    • F-Droid
    35 alternatives to Simple Keyboard 

    This keyboard is created for those who only need a keyboard and nothing more.

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    1.  LightweightSimple Keyboard consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    D33pSh33p

    I'd definitely have this over Gboard, but I'd have OpenBoard over Simple Keyboard.

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  9. Multiling O Keyboard icon

    Multiling O Keyboard

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    36 alternatives to Multiling O Keyboard 

    Super lightweight (~ 1/3 MB) yet flexible and powerful soft keyboard. Plus an English plugin still less than 1 MB. (Swype ~15 MB, Minuum ~18 MB, Google Keyboard ~15 MB, Swiftkey ~8 MB, TouchPal ~ 8.5MB)

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    1.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Multiling O Keyboard.
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    Neo_renaciente

    The most customizable keyboard I ever found on android . It allows the user to use a personalized background, make your own keyboard with the letters, symbols, emojis, shortcuts to copy, paste, delete by words or by letters, etc ... also respects privacy as it does not have internet permissions.Highly recomended

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  10. Fleksy icon

    Fleksy

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    • Kindle Fire
    34 alternatives to Fleksy 

    Fleksy is the fast and fun way to type that allows you to find and send GIFs, and customize your keyboard with powerful Extensions and beautiful themes.

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    1.  Support for GesturesFleksy supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
    2.  Privacy focusedFleksy is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
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    Almost everyone thinks Fleksy is a great alternative to Gboard.
    sylain

    fancy and can be very small when the spacebar is disabled.

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    Guest

    It's just so simple and customizable ! Love the gestures like quick swipe left to delete And safe web search !

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    johnpinto

    This key board is way more precise than Swiftkey or Gboard, and focuses on privacy.

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  11. Grammarly Keyboard icon

    Grammarly Keyboard

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    38 alternatives to Grammarly Keyboard 

    Grammarly’s Mobile Keyboard is the personal editor you can take with you wherever you go. With hundreds of checks and features and seamless integration, Grammarly helps you type with ease in any app. Whether you’re sending an urgent email, important LinkedIn message, or...

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    1.  Spell CheckingGrammarly Keyboard can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
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  12. kboard icon

    kboard

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    35 alternatives to kboard 

    A programmable keyboard for Android that lets you send phrases, lenny faces, macros, or data from the Internet in a single tap.

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