Hacker's Keyboard AlternativesMobile Keyboards and other similar apps like Hacker's Keyboard

Hacker's Keyboard is described as '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' and is a Mobile Keyboard in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Hacker's Keyboard for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Hacker's Keyboard alternative is HeliBoard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hacker's Keyboard are FUTO Keyboard, FlorisBoard, AnySoftKeyboard and OpenBoard.

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  1. HeliBoard icon
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    HeliBoard is a fork of OpenBoard , continuing the project from where it stopped.

    31 HeliBoard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    Comments about HeliBoard as an Alternative to Hacker's Keyboard
    Nicolas
    Positive
    0

    I don't find Tab/Ctrl/Esc keys, and the arrow keys

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    • HeliBoard is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Hacker's Keyboard.

    • HeliBoard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Hacker's Keyboard.

    • HeliBoard is Free and Open SourceHacker's Keyboard is also Free and Open Source
  2. FUTO Keyboard icon
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    We believe that if your computer keyboard doesn't ask for internet access, neither should your mobile keyboard. FUTO Keyboard is a modern keyboard app with voice input that is completely offline and never connects to the internet, in order to ensure your privacy and security.

    33 FUTO Keyboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    55 FlorisBoard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  4. AnySoftKeyboard icon
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    Customizable Android on-screen keyboard for multiple languages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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  5. OpenBoard icon
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    OpenBoard is a 100% foss keyboard based on AOSP, with no dependency on Google binaries, that respects your privacy.

    30 OpenBoard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    Introducing Fossify Keyboard – your go-to solution for effortless and efficient typing. Experience a seamless typing experience designed to cater to all your needs, whether chatting with friends or inserting texts, numbers, or symbols.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Gboard icon
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    Mobile keyboard offers integrated web search, shared GIFs, fast glide typing, emoji search, voice input, predictive suggestions, and real-time sharing of news, images, locations, or videos, supporting multiple languages and privacy controls for varied input needs.

    66 Gboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
     
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    Comments about Gboard as an Alternative to Hacker's Keyboard
    Guest
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    1

    I am looking for a on-screen keyboard which can types ESC, Tab and so on. Hacker's Keyboard can make it while Gboard cannot.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It does not offer PC like keyboard.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Gboard is a great Hacker's Keyboard alternative, some don't.

    • Gboard is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Hacker's Keyboard.

    • Gboard is Free and ProprietaryHacker's Keyboard is Free and Open Source
  8. Simple Keyboard icon
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    Small open-source keyboard with minimal permissions offers adjustable height, number row, navigation keys, customizable themes, and no ads, emojis, spell check, or swipe. Ideal for those preferring basic functionality without extra features or background data use.

    52 Simple Keyboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    This app is a virtual keyboard for Android. The main features are easy typing of every ASCII character using the swipe gesture, dead keys for accents and modifier keys and the presence of special keys (tab, esc, arrows, etc..).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    Comments about Unexpected Keyboard as an Alternative to Hacker's Keyboard
    Nicolas
    Positive
    0

    With ab/Ctrl/Esc keys, and the arrow keys : it's the most important that I was missing!

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    This keyboard is really suitable as a replacement for the already abandoned Hacker's Keyboard.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Unexpected Keyboard is Free and Open SourceHacker's Keyboard is also Free and Open Source
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    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...

    63 Microsoft SwiftKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Microsoft SwiftKey as an Alternative to Hacker's Keyboard
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Because I can’t get on iPhone

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Microsoft SwiftKey is a great Hacker's Keyboard alternative.

    • Microsoft SwiftKey is Free and ProprietaryHacker's Keyboard is Free and Open Source
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    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)

    51 Multiling O Keyboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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