SymbSearch Alternatives

SymbSearch is described as 'A tool for searching unicode-symbols and copying it to the clipboard' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to SymbSearch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best SymbSearch alternative is WinCompose, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SymbSearch are Retro Typer, Character Map, BabelMap and Rocket.

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A tool for searching unicode-symbols and copying it to the clipboard.

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SymbSearch alternatives page was last updated Jun 21, 2025
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  1. WinCompose icon

    WinCompose

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    Get easy access to thousands of special symbols through composing of characters on the keyboard in ways that are very easy to remember.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinCompose screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Unicode
    2.  Symbols
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Emoji Text support
    5.  Unicode Math Support

    WinCompose VS SymbSearch

     

    • WinCompose is the most popular Windows alternative to SymbSearch.

    • WinCompose is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SymbSearch.

    • WinCompose is Free and Open SourceSymbSearch is also Free and Open Source
  2. Retro Typer icon

    Retro Typer

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    Retro Typer is a straightforward software tool designed for macOS and Windows platforms. Its primary function is to provide users with a search engine for locating memes and emojis. It incorporates a user-friendly interface that facilitates the navigation and selection of...

    28 Retro Typer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Retro Typer screenshot 1

    Retro Typer Features

    1.  MEMES
    2.  Meme Generator
    3.  Emoji search
    4.  Support for GIF

    Retro Typer VS SymbSearch

     

    • Retro Typer is the most popular Mac alternative to SymbSearch.

    • Retro Typer is Free and Open SourceSymbSearch is also Free and Open Source
  4. Character Map icon

    Character Map

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    Character Map (Charmap.exe) is a utility included with Microsoft Windows operating systems and is used to view the characters in any installed font, to check what keyboard input (Alt code) is used to enter those characters, and to copy characters to the clipboard in lieu of...

    29 Character Map alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Character Map screenshot 1

    Character Map Features

    1.  Symbols

    Character Map VS SymbSearch

     
  5. BabelMap icon

    BabelMap

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    BabelMap is a free character map application for Windows that allows you to browse through the entire Unicode character repertoire of over 107,000 characters, or search for a particular character by name or by code point.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    BabelMap screenshot 1

    BabelMap Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Unicode

    BabelMap VS SymbSearch

     
  6. Rocket icon

    Rocket

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    Rocket is a free Mac app that makes typing emoji faster and easier using Slack-style shortcuts.

    25 Rocket alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Rocket screenshot 1

    Rocket Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Rocket VS SymbSearch

     
  7. Shapecatcher icon

    Shapecatcher

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    Shapecatcher is a new website, that helps you to find specific Unicode characters, just by sketching their shape. Currently about 10000 of the most important Unicode characters are compared to your sketch and are analysed for similarities.

    16 Shapecatcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Example (Greek letter pi)

    Shapecatcher Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Support for Unicode
    4.  Character database
    5.  Sketch
    6.  Typography
    7.  Handwriting recognition
    8.  Sketching

    Shapecatcher VS SymbSearch

     

    • Shapecatcher is the most popular Web-based alternative to SymbSearch.

    • Shapecatcher is Free and ProprietarySymbSearch is Free and Open Source
  9. Codepoint icon

    Codepoint

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    70,000+ Unicodes in your pocket. Search Unicodes, Glyphs, SF Symbols and Emojis in a blink. Codepoint helps you to find the exact characters you need and supports you in discovering new glyphs. Export them as Symbols, Strings, Hexadecimals, HTML entities or even Swift code.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
    Codepoint screenshot 1

    Codepoint Features

    1.  Support for Unicode

    Codepoint VS SymbSearch

     

    • Codepoint is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to SymbSearch.

    • Codepoint is the most popular commercial alternative to SymbSearch.

    • Codepoint is Paid and ProprietarySymbSearch is Free and Open Source
  10. UnicodePad icon

    UnicodePad

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    Input all characters in Unicode with Unicode Pad. And input string can be copied to the clipboard. You can find out where selected character is in list. By long clicking, larger character and code point will be shown. Favorite characters can be memorized.

    25 UnicodePad alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Android
    UnicodePad screenshot 1
    UnicodePad screenshot 2

    UnicodePad Features

    1.  Copy Paste Emoji
    2.  Emoji search
    3.  Support for Unicode
    4.  Symbols

    UnicodePad VS SymbSearch

     

    • UnicodePad is the most popular Android alternative to SymbSearch.

    • UnicodePad is Free and Open SourceSymbSearch is also Free and Open Source
  11. PopChar icon

    PopChar

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    The character map that works! PopChar is an application that lets you insert special characters, umlauts and foreign letters into any document. With this character map, there is no need to search for or remember complex keystrokes.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    PopChar screenshot 1

    PopChar VS SymbSearch

     
  12. Peachy icon

    Peachy

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    Getting bored of the overused emojis? Enter kaomojis into any Mac app now, Slack-style! (?^O^?)

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Peachy screenshot 1

    Peachy Features

    1.  Emoji search

    Peachy VS SymbSearch

     
  13. Oh My Glyph icon

    Oh My Glyph

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    View the glyphs and swashes from the PUA (private use area) of TTF & OTF font files with ease.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Easily see the hidden glyphs

    Oh My Glyph VS SymbSearch

     
  14. Gucharmap icon

    Gucharmap

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    Open source character map for the GNOME desktop environment.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • MacPorts
    • XQuartz
    • GNOME
    Gucharmap character table

    Gucharmap Features

    1.  Gtk

    Gucharmap VS SymbSearch

     

    • Gucharmap is the most popular Linux alternative to SymbSearch.

    • Gucharmap is Free and Open SourceSymbSearch is also Free and Open Source
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