FlorisBoard vs Thumb-Key
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
FlorisBoard
FlorisBoard is an open-source keyboard aimed at providing you with an easy way to type while respecting your privacy. Note: This project is currently in beta stage. If you want to see a feature being implemented or want to report a bug, please visit this project's repository (linked in the end of the description) on GitHub and file an issue. This helps making FlorisBoard even better! Thank you! Currently implemented and fully working features: Huge variety of Latin keyboard layouts Limited support for non-Latin keyboard layouts (Arabic, Persian and Hebrew currently, more are planned) Easy switching between languages/layouts by defining subtypes in the settings Full theme customization + theme presets for day/night themes Automatic day/night theme switching Keyboard layouts for typing in a (phone) number Special characters input Emoji/Emoticon keyboard One-handed/compact mode for easier typing on large devices Customization of key press sound/vibration Customizable actions for gestures: swipe up/down/left/right, space bar left/right, delete key swipe) Integrated special symbols into character layouts Clipboard/Cursor toolbar Clipboard manager/history
Thumb-Key
Thumb-Key is a privacy-conscious smart keyboard, made specifically for your thumbs. It features a 3x3 grid layout, and uses swipes for the less common letters. Its easy to learn, and designed for fast typing speeds. Instead of relying on profit-driven, privacy-offending word and sentence prediction for accuracy, as do most popular phone keyboards like Gboard and Swiftkey, Thumb-Key uses large keys with predictable positions, to prevent your eyes from hunting and pecking for letters. As the key positions get ingrained into your muscle memory, eventually you'll be able to appromixate the fast speeds of touch-typing, your eyes never having to leave the text edit area. This project is a follow-up to the now unmaintained (and closed-source) MessagEase Keyboard, which is its main inspiration.
| Feature | FlorisBoard | Thumb-Key |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | ProductivityKeyboard | ProductivityBrowserKeyboard |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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