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

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

    32 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
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    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.

    34 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.

    56 FlorisBoard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  4. 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.

    31 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
     
  6. 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..).

    53 Unexpected Keyboard alternatives

    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
  8. Thumb-Key icon
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    Thumb-Key is a privacy-conscious smart keyboard, made specifically for your thumbs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    A fast, accurate and easy to learn alternative input method.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    Fcitx5 is an input method framework with a lightweight core, offering additional language support via addons.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  11. CodeBoard icon
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    Coding on your mobile device just got easier. No more switching between numbers, symbols and alphabets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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