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24 alternatives to I made a 5-key keyboard

I made a 5-key keyboard is a novelty input device launched in 2021. It features just five keys, making it a highly unconventional alternative to standard keyboards. The product is designed for users interested in… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. I made a 5-key keyboard launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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I've built a tiny hand-held keyboard▲411
I bet you didn't knew you can use modelling clay (as opposed to 3d printing) to make nice devices by hand :)
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
2
Keyboard Simulator – virtual keyboard designer▲210
Design and test virtual keyboards
2020 · keyboardsimulator.xyz · its alternatives →
3
Next Keyboard▲275
A better keyboard for iOS with stickers, themes & emojis 💃
2015 · nextkeyboard.co · its alternatives →
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A 2-row, 16-key keyboard designed for smartphones▲84
This post explains why a 2-row, 16-key keyboard structure is a natural fit for mobile environments and how it scales. It also explores the rationale behind key features of QWERTY mini Pro, including the integration of standard and wide layouts, fast switching, and efficient input.
Dec 2025 · k-keyboard.com · its alternatives →
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Giphy Keys▲216
The GIF Keyboard. Search for GIFs you love or make your own.
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
6
Mokibo Fusion Keyboard 2.0▲189
Keyboard with built-in touchpad
2024 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Knob / k•no•b•1 by Work Louder▲160
The low-profile mechanical keyboard of your dreams.
2024 · knob.design · its alternatives →
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One Handed Keyboard▲93
Awesome one handed keyboard for iOS.
2014 · its alternatives →
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Iofree▲251
The first mechanical keyboard inspired by typewriters
2017 · lofree.co · its alternatives →
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Keychron K8▲132
A tenkeyless wireless mechanical keyboard
2020 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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An experimental, keyboard-first user interface▲263
We design and develop custom software solutions and websites for your business with a strong focus on usability, quality, and aesthetics.
2020 · emvi.com · its alternatives →
12
Magic Keyboard▲143
Fun, browser based keyboard for hackers
2016 · magickeyboard.io · its alternatives →
13
Creator Micro Keyboard by Figma▲185
A keyboard for your Figma shortcuts
2023 · store.figma.com · its alternatives →
14
KeyMouse▲77
Re-inventing the keyboard with a built-in mouse
2015 · keymouse.com · its alternatives →
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Keychron K7▲225
An ultra-slim wireless mechanical keyboard
2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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Next Keyboard for iPhone▲168
The keyboard that fixes all the Shift you hate (pre-launch)
2014 · nextkeyboard.co · its alternatives →
17
Keyboards Club▲130
Collection of the third party keyboards for iOS and Android.
2014 · its alternatives →
18
Das Keyboard 5Q▲85
The cloud connected keyboard
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
19
Reboard▲152
Revolutionary multitasking iOS keyboard
2015 · reboardapp.com · its alternatives →
20
IDK Keyboard▲10
Simple keyboard with single key – ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
2015 · jesuscodes.me · its alternatives →
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Threeboard – a full-size mechanical USB keyboard with only three keys▲92
A fully-functional open source and open hardware mechanical USB computer keyboard with only three keys! - taylorconor/threeboard
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Type▲103
Custom keyboard creator for iOS 8
2014 · its alternatives →
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Keyboardio Model 01▲96
An heirloom-grade keyboard for serious typists (Kickstarter)
2015 · shop.keyboard.io · its alternatives →
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VisionKeys▲124
Minimalistic iOS keyboard inspired by  Vision Pro
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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