Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to US keyboards don't have enough keys, so I switched to Japanese
A Karabiner-Elements config that uses the extra keys on an Apple JIS keyboard to build a US-compatible layout with a Hyper key, Vim navigation, window tiling, and modular accent support for Italian, French, Spanish, and German.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 2 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.
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Karabiner▲80Awesome, powerful keyboard remapper for OSX.
2014 · karabiner-elements.pqrs.org · its alternatives →
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WindowKeys 3.0▲125Hello, I’ve just released version 3.0 of WindowKeys, a small utility for macOS that gives you full control over the native window tiling system introduced in macOS Sequoia. Originally, WindowKeys was built to solve one very specific problem: assigning custom keyboard shortcuts to window tiling actions — especially useful if you use a third-party keyboard that can’t trigger system shortcuts. Over time it evolved beyond just shortcuts, and now 3.0 adds a few frequently requested features: - Move windows between displays (or iPad) - Repeat last tiling action for each app - Redesigned Shortcut…
2025 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →
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AI shortcuts for fixing grammar, translating and coding
2025 · smartkeys.so · its alternatives →
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Grammarly launches new iOS keyboard for better writing
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I spent 2 years designing a mechanical Magic Keyboardfrom $249/mo▲306Hi HN, today I’m revealing Altar II, an ultra-low profile (4.75mm) mechanical keyboard designed to replace your Magic Keyboard. It’s the keyboard I wish Apple made. Altar II has fully mechanical switches, plus a magnetically detachable dial, haptic feedback, a red backlight, and a native macOS companion app. I’m a heavy Mac user and I feel that Apple hasn’t given its keyboards the attention they deserve, in terms of hardware, software, and features, so I set out to try and change that. It was a massive undertaking and it has taken almost 2 years to get to this stage. One of the main…
Aug 2026 · electronicmaterialsoffice.com · its alternatives →
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2021 · stavros.io · its alternatives →
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Rizz!▲406The world's most powerful AI, built into your keyboard
2023 · rizzai.com · its alternatives →
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Keysmith▲207Create custom keyboard shortcuts for your Mac and the web
2020 · keysmith.app · its alternatives →
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Qwerty keyboard layout with French accents. Contribute to qwerty-fr/qwerty-fr development by creating an account on GitHub.
2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Douzo▲127Free Japanese typing practice organized by JLPT level
Mar 2026 · typingdouzo.com · its alternatives →
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Turn CapsLock into a Super Key & Boost Productivity
Feb 2026 · hypercaps.auramark-studio.com · its alternatives →
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Lisprfree tier, from $7.99/mo▲240Hold a key, speak, and Lispr writes it anywhere
Jul 2026 · lispr.ai · its alternatives →
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Shortski▲115Mac OS keyboard substitution's for most useful thing's
2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
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compose key for macos. Contribute to Granitosaurus/macos-compose development by creating an account on GitHub.
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Control window layout using Ctrl + Numeric Keypad on macOS - janten/keypad-layout
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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One-click translation with shortcut keys in macOS
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Japanese dictionary app for iPhone and iPad with kanji lookup, example sentences, flashcards, OCR photo lookup, and a Safari extension for reading Japanese.
2015 · nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →
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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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macOS keyboard layout for German speaking developers and other power users - abersager/denglish
2015 · github.com · its alternatives →
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KeyOpera 2.0▲100Make every Mac keystroke sound uniquely yours
Jul 2026 · mbirang.com · its alternatives →
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Versatile window tiling for X11 with powerful keyboard controls - jakebian/snaptile
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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