FlorisBoard vs Sayboard
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
Sayboard
This project provides a voice keyboard using Vosk. It is based on https://github.com/Felicis/vosk-android-demo. This app requires a Vosk model to run. You can use the built-in downloader or download manually from https://alphacephei.com/vosk/models, and then import into the app. Sayboard uses for the following permissions: INTERNET - to download the models. This permission is not required, and can be revoked through the device settings in compatible ROMs. Sayboard does not, and never will, send any of your information over the internet!. RECORD_AUDIO - well, this is a voice keyboard after all. POST_NOTIFICATIONS - to show download and import progress. FOREGROUND_SERVICE - to download and import models in the background.
| Feature | FlorisBoard | Sayboard |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | ProductivityKeyboard | ProductivityKeyboard |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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