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24 alternatives to keyboard

Future-oriented mechanical keyboard

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. keyboard launched in 2020; 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 →

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   Laptop mount for your mechanical keyboard▲24

   I travel a lot for work and can't type for long on my laptop keyboard due to RSI. To solve the problem, I 3D printed a platform for my laptop that I can put a mechanical keyboard on top of without pressing the built-in keys: https://imgur.com/a/mfAYQj6 If you like it, let me know, I'll post the CAD file so you can print it yourself! EDIT: file and schematic are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-cB9qJt8CPm76u1VAFvuilYKR_HwshkT?usp=sharing

   2022 · its alternatives →

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   I made a 5-key keyboard▲221

   2021 · stavros.io · its alternatives →

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   Iofree▲251

   The first mechanical keyboard inspired by typewriters

   2017 · lofree.co · its alternatives →

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   Keyboard Simulator – virtual keyboard designer▲210

   Design and test virtual keyboards

   2020 · keyboardsimulator.xyz · its alternatives →

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   Mokibo Fusion Keyboard 2.0▲189

   Keyboard with built-in touchpad

   2024 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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   Code Mechanical Keyboard▲66

   A retro, artisanal keyboard

   2015 · codekeyboards.com · its alternatives →

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   Keyboards Club▲130

   Collection of the third party keyboards for iOS and Android.

   2014 · 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 →

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    TechKeys▲57

    Custom keys for mechanical keyboards.

    2014 · techkeys.us · 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 →

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    Type▲103

    Custom keyboard creator for iOS 8

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Massdrop x Hasbro Scrabble Keyboard▲159

    A playful, custom mechanical keyboard

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Photokeys▲80

    Create a colorful, custom iOS keyboard

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    SketchKeys▲174

    Keyboard stickers for Figma, Notion, Sketch

    2021 · sketchkeys.com · 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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    Creator Micro Keyboard by Figma▲185

    A keyboard for your Figma shortcuts

    2023 · store.figma.com · its alternatives →

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    DrawType▲109

    The Drawing Keyboard

    2014 · archive.theowatson.com · its alternatives →

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    Translator Keyboard▲72

    The best keyboard with translator

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    TypeAce▲95

    Your ultimate AI co-pilot built directly into your keyboard

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Apple Keyboard▲84

    The new smart keyboard for iPad Pro

    2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Reboard▲152

    Revolutionary multitasking iOS keyboard

    2015 · reboardapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Magic Keyboard▲143

    Fun, browser based keyboard for hackers

    2016 · magickeyboard.io · its alternatives →

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    Keybot - AI Keyboard▲100

    Experience the power of GPT-3 in your android keyboard

    2023 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →