Traditional T9 AlternativesMobile Keyboards and other similar apps like Traditional T9

Traditional T9 is described as 'TT9 is a 12-key T9 keyboard for devices with a hardware numpad. It supports predictive text typing in 30+ languages, configurable hotkeys, and an on-screen keypad that can turn your smartphone into a Nokia from the 2000s. And, best of all, it doesn't spy on you!' and is a Mobile Keyboard in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Traditional T9 for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, iPhone, iPad and F-Droid apps. The best Traditional T9 alternative is AnySoftKeyboard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Traditional T9 are FlorisBoard, Simple Keyboard, Hacker's Keyboard and Gboard.

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Traditional T9 alternatives page was last updated Mar 13, 2025
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  1. AnySoftKeyboard icon

    AnySoftKeyboard

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    Customizable Android on-screen keyboard for multiple languages.

    55 AnySoftKeyboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    AnySoftKeyboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Swipe Typing
    3.  Auto Correction
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free

    AnySoftKeyboard VS Traditional T9

     

    • AnySoftKeyboard is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Traditional T9.

    • AnySoftKeyboard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Traditional T9.

    • AnySoftKeyboard is Free and Open SourceTraditional T9 is also Free and Open Source
    • AnySoftKeyboard is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTraditional T9 is not according to our users
  2. FlorisBoard icon

    FlorisBoard

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

    53 FlorisBoard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    FlorisBoard screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Clipboard monitoring
    6.  Swipe Typing
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Dark Mode

    FlorisBoard VS Traditional T9

     
  4. Simple Keyboard icon

    Simple Keyboard

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

    50 Simple Keyboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Simple Keyboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Built-in themes

    Simple Keyboard VS Traditional T9

     
  5. Hacker's Keyboard icon

    Hacker's Keyboard

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    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...

    45 Hacker's Keyboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Hacker's Keyboard screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from April 2021.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  MultiTouch

    Hacker's Keyboard VS Traditional T9

     
  6. Gboard icon

    Gboard

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    Gboard is a keyboard from Google for your iOS and Android. It has all the things you would expect from a great keyboard — GIFs, emojis, and Glide Typing — plus Google Search built in.

    64 Gboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
    Gboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Speech to text
    2.  Clipboard monitoring
    3.  Auto Correction
    4.  Swipe Typing
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Emoji search

    Gboard VS Traditional T9

     

    • Gboard is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Traditional T9.

    • Gboard is Free and ProprietaryTraditional T9 is Free and Open Source
    • Gboard is LightweightTraditional T9 is not according to our users
  7. Microsoft SwiftKey icon

    Microsoft SwiftKey

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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...

    60 Microsoft SwiftKey alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Microsoft SwiftKey screenshot 1

    Microsoft SwiftKey Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Resizable Keyboard
    3.  Swipe Typing
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Clipboard monitoring
    6.  Auto Correction

    Microsoft SwiftKey VS Traditional T9

     
  9. Thumb-Key icon

    Thumb-Key

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

    42 Thumb-Key alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Thumb-Key screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Swipe Typing

    Thumb-Key VS Traditional T9

     
  10. Unexpected Keyboard icon

    Unexpected Keyboard

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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..).

    51 Unexpected Keyboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Unexpected Keyboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  key combinations
    6.  Themes
    7.  Built-in themes

    Unexpected Keyboard VS Traditional T9

     
  11. LeanKey Keyboard icon

    LeanKey Keyboard

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    LeanKey Keyboard is a software keyboard for Android-based TVs and set-top boxes.

    62 LeanKey Keyboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    LeanKey Keyboard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Android tv
    2.  On-screen Keyboard

    LeanKey Keyboard VS Traditional T9

     
  12. Flickboard icon

    Flickboard

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    FlickBoard is a flicking-style keyboard, in the style of MessagEase and Thumb-Key.

    42 Flickboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Flickboard screenshot 1
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    Flickboard Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Touch Gestures

    Flickboard VS Traditional T9

     
  13. Grammarly Keyboard icon

    Grammarly Keyboard

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    Grammarly’s Mobile Keyboard is the personal editor you can take with you wherever you go. With hundreds of checks and features and seamless integration, Grammarly helps you type with ease in any app. Whether you’re sending an urgent email, important LinkedIn message, or...

    53 Grammarly Keyboard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Grammarly Keyboard screenshot 1
    Grammarly Keyboard screenshot 2
    Grammarly Keyboard screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Grammar tool

    Grammarly Keyboard VS Traditional T9

     
  14. Fleksy icon

    Fleksy

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    Fleksy is the fast and fun way to type that allows you to find and send GIFs, and customize your keyboard with powerful Extensions and beautiful themes.

    41 Fleksy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Fleksy screenshot 1
    Fleksy screenshot 2
    Fleksy screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for Gestures
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Auto Correction

    Fleksy VS Traditional T9

     
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