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Open Source Gboard Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Gboard is AnySoftKeyboard. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Gboard and ten of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Gboard are OpenBoard, FlorisBoard, Hacker's Keyboard and Simple Keyboard.

This page was last updated May 24, 2022
Gboard
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  • Free • Proprietary
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad

Gboard is a keyboard from Google for your iOS and Android. It has all the things you would expect from a great keyboard —...

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  1. AnySoftKeyboard

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Customizable Android on-screen keyboard for multiple languages.

    AnySoftKeyboard vs Gboard opinions
    Almost everyone thinks AnySoftKeyboard is a great alternative to Gboard.
    North444

    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.)

    Positive comment • about 1 year ago
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    No swipe/glide gesture writing feature

    Negative comment • about 4 years ago
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  2. OpenBoard

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

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

    OpenBoard vs Gboard opinions
    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. :)

    Positive comment • 3 months ago
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  4. FlorisBoard

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

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

    FlorisBoard vs Gboard opinions
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    Open source and has many features that other Keyboards dont have

    Positive comment • about 1 year ago
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    It's best alternative to gboard with swipe features. One more thing it's opensource and completely free

    Positive comment • over 1 year ago
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  5. Hacker's Keyboard

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    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.

    Hacker's Keyboard vs Gboard opinions
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    yosasukeuchiha

    the best to write commands in terminal

    Positive comment • 2 months ago
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  6. Simple Keyboard

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android
    • F-Droid

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

    Simple Keyboard vs Gboard opinions
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    D33pSh33p

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

    Positive comment • 3 months ago
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  8. kboard

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

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

  9. Onboard on-screen keyboard

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Linux

    An onscreen keyboard useful for tablet PC users and for mobility impaired users.

  10. 8vim

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android

    The 8Vim draws inspiration from handwriting. By mimicking the way our hand moves when constrained to a square canvas, we are able to create a natural and fun writing experience, akin to doodling on a piece of paper.

  11. CodeBoard

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Android

    Coding on your mobile device just got easier. No more switching between numbers, symbols and alphabets.

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  12. On-Screen Keyboard Portable

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    On-Screen Keyboard Portable is a handy way to bring your settings for the Windows' built-in an-screenkeyboard with you from PC to PC. It will remember your hover preferences and other options and provides an easy way to launch it right from the PortableApps.com Menu.

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