HeliBoard is a fork of OpenBoard , continuing the project from where it stopped.
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Comments about HeliBoard as an Alternative to Hacker's Keyboard
- HeliBoard is Free and Open Source
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, AnySoftKeyboard, FlorisBoard and OpenBoard.
Alternatives list
- 32 HeliBoard alternatives
35 FUTO Keyboard alternativesWe 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.
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56 FlorisBoard alternativesFlorisBoard is an open-source keyboard aimed at providing you with an easy way to type while respecting your privacy.
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31 OpenBoard alternativesOpenBoard is a 100% foss keyboard based on AOSP, with no dependency on Google binaries, that respects your privacy.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
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.
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67 Gboard alternativesMobile 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.
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
It does not offer PC like keyboard.
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.
Some users think Gboard is a great Hacker's Keyboard alternative, some don't.
- Gboard is Free and Proprietary
52 Simple Keyboard alternativesSmall 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.
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53 Unexpected Keyboard alternativesThis 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..).
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Comments about Unexpected Keyboard as an Alternative to Hacker's Keyboard
With ab/Ctrl/Esc keys, and the arrow keys : it's the most important that I was missing!
This keyboard is really suitable as a replacement for the already abandoned Hacker's Keyboard.
- Unexpected Keyboard is Free and Open Source
64 Microsoft SwiftKey alternativesSwiftKey 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...
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
Because I can’t get on iPhone
Most users think Microsoft SwiftKey is a great Hacker's Keyboard alternative.
- Microsoft SwiftKey is Free and Proprietary
52 Multiling O Keyboard alternativesSuper 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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Fcitx5 is an input method framework with a lightweight core, offering additional language support via addons.
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I don't find Tab/Ctrl/Esc keys, and the arrow keys