# Gboard alternatives for Android

As of 19 Oct 2026, 8 Android apps can replace Gboard. Swipe, corrections and voice can stay on the phone. Start with FUTO Keyboard.

## What you keep

| Feature | Gboard | FUTO Keyboard | HeliBoard | Thumb-Key | FlorisBoard |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Swipe typing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Swipe to letter | ✓ |
| Voice typing on the phone | Google | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Works without the internet | Partial | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works without an account | Google account | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change the layout and size | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Grid | ✓ |

## Apps

- [FUTO Keyboard](https://getunstock.com/apps/futo-keyboard) — A private keyboard with swipe, corrections and on-device voice
- [AnySoftKeyboard](https://getunstock.com/apps/anysoftkeyboard) — A local keyboard with extra languages and layouts
- [FlorisBoard](https://getunstock.com/apps/florisboard) — A Material You keyboard you can theme and rearrange
- [Fossify Keyboard](https://getunstock.com/apps/fossify-keyboard) — A plain offline keyboard with emoji
- [HeliBoard](https://getunstock.com/apps/heliboard) — Customizable keyboard
- [Simple Keyboard](https://getunstock.com/apps/simple-keyboard) — Just the keys. No suggestions, no network
- [Thumb-Key](https://getunstock.com/apps/thumb-key) — A one-thumb keyboard with swipe-to-letter keys
- [Unexpected Keyboard](https://getunstock.com/apps/unexpected-keyboard) — A compact keyboard that puts symbols on swipe corners

[Switching, in three steps.](https://getunstock.com/guides/replace-your-keyboard)