AnySoftKeyboard: SSH vs Brailliac: Braille Keyboard
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
AnySoftKeyboard: SSH
A handy keyboard for terminal emulators, ssh clients (e.g. https://f-droid.org/packages/org.connectbot) and any application that requires a full keyboard. The keyboard learns your frequently used commands as you use it (you need to add your common commands for auto suggestion: only tested on https://f-droid.org/packages/sk.vx.connectbot). * Command suggestion (comes with basic dictionary) * Arrow keys for command history * CTRL key e.g. CTRL+E to jump to end of line * Tab key for completion (depends on shell) * Special characters as pop-ups Install https://f-droid.org/packages/com.menny.android.anysoftkeyboard first, then select the desired layout from AnySoftKeyboard's Settings->Keyboards menu. Status: BETA.
Brailliac: Braille Keyboard
Practise your Braille skills while doing anything from texting your friends, searching the web, or writing essays! Just a few of the amazing features: - Braille Cell Mode - for typing cells directly - Translated Mode - in-built AI automatically converts your typed cells to the letters they represent in your chosen Braille code - Fully compatible with all Braille symbols and modes, including capitals, numbers, contractions, and shortforms - Highly customisable - choose the size of your keyboard exactly - Intuative motion controls - Private and safe - Has no Internet permissions, so you don't have to worry about snooping Includes all the following Braille codes: - Unified English Braille - Swedish Braille - Czech Braille - Slovak Braille - Tamil Braille - Spanish Braille
| Feature | AnySoftKeyboard: SSH | Brailliac: Braille Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | NotesKeyboard | NotesProductivityKeyboard |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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