UniKey Alternatives

UniKey is described as 'For Windows was first released as a free program in 1999. It quickly gained popularity thanks to its speed, simplicity, and reliability. It soon became, and still is the most popular keyboard program for Vietnamese language' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to UniKey for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, iPad and iPhone apps. The best UniKey alternative is HeliBoard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like UniKey are FUTO Keyboard, OpenBoard, AnySoftKeyboard and FlorisBoard.

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UniKey alternatives page was last updated Mar 10, 2025
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  1. HeliBoard icon

    HeliBoard

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

    29 HeliBoard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Stylish look ! With borders
    Custom keyboard background
    Elegnt look ! With black theme

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Swipe Typing
    5.  Spell Checking
    6.  No Tracking

    HeliBoard VS UniKey

     

    • HeliBoard is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to UniKey.

    • HeliBoard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to UniKey.

    • HeliBoard is Free and Open SourceUniKey is also Free and Open Source
    • HeliBoard is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightUniKey is not according to our users
  2. FUTO Keyboard icon

    FUTO Keyboard

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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.

    30 FUTO Keyboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    FUTO Keyboard screenshot 1
    FUTO Keyboard screenshot 2
    FUTO Keyboard screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Voice input
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Built-in themes
    7.  Works Offline

    FUTO Keyboard VS UniKey

     
  4. OpenBoard icon

    OpenBoard

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    OpenBoard is a 100% foss keyboard based on AOSP, with no dependency on Google binaries, that respects your privacy.

    29 OpenBoard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    OpenBoard screenshot 1
    OpenBoard screenshot 2
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    Discontinued

    Last commit was in December 2022, and it's not available in the Google Play Store anymore. HeliBoard icon HeliBoard is an active fork

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  On-screen Keyboard
    2.  Emoji Text support
    3.  Input Method
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Voice input
    6.  Swift
    7.  Ad-free

    OpenBoard VS UniKey

     
  5. 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 UniKey

     
  6. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    FlorisBoard screenshot 1
    FlorisBoard screenshot 2
    FlorisBoard screenshot 3

    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 UniKey

     
  7. Fossify Keyboard icon

    Fossify Keyboard

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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.

    29 Fossify Keyboard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fossify Keyboard screenshot 1
    Fossify Keyboard screenshot 2
    Fossify Keyboard screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  On-screen Keyboard
    7.  Material design

    Fossify Keyboard VS UniKey

     
  9. Simple Keyboard icon

    Simple Keyboard

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    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 UniKey

     
  10. 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.

    63 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 UniKey

     

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

    • Gboard is Free and ProprietaryUniKey is Free and Open Source
    • Gboard is LightweightUniKey is not according to our users
  11. 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 UniKey

     
  12. N Keyboard icon

    N Keyboard

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    An Android Keyboard App themed heavily for Nothing Devices.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    N Keyboard screenshot 1

    N Keyboard VS UniKey

     
  13. EVKey icon

    EVKey

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    Vietnamese Keyboard.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    EVKey screenshot 1

    EVKey Features

    1.  Portable

    EVKey VS UniKey

     

    • EVKey is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to UniKey.

    • EVKey is Free and Open SourceUniKey is also Free and Open Source
  14. Bamboo icon

    Bamboo

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    Bamboo is a Vietnamese input method engine for input method framework like IBus and Fcitx5 that translates key strokes into Vietnamese characters.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Bamboo screenshot 1

    Bamboo VS UniKey

     

    • Bamboo is the most popular Linux alternative to UniKey.

    • Bamboo is Free and Open SourceUniKey is also Free and Open Source
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