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Head-to-head · Hindi Typing Software

Anand Typing vs Indic Keyboard

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Anand Typing #4 in Hindi Typing Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 7 features Visit Anand Typing
Indic Keyboard #5 in Hindi Typing Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 7 features Visit Indic Keyboard

Anand Typing leads on 0 checks, Indic Keyboard on 1, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAnand Typing · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresIndic Keyboard · 4 of 7

Anand Typing scores higher on our rubric for hindi typing software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Indic Keyboard offers inscript layout; Anand Typing doesn't.

Anand Typing is the better fit for free web-based Hindi typing lessons and tests. Indic Keyboard is the better fit for privacy-focused Android Hindi keyboard users.

  • Anand Typing fits best

    Free web-based Hindi typing lessons and tests

  • Indic Keyboard fits best

    Privacy-focused Android Hindi keyboard users

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Side by side

Feature Anand Typing 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Indic Keyboard 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #4 in Hindi Typing Software #5 in Hindi Typing Software
Best for Free web-based Hindi typing lessons and tests Privacy-focused Android Hindi keyboard users
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Mobile
Platforms Web Android
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Anand Typing 3/7 · Indic Keyboard 4/7
Transliteration input Not checked yet ✓ (best)
InScript layout — ✓ (best)
Remington layout ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Typing lessons ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Offline mode Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Browser app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Android app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Offers Hindi, Hindi Mangal and English typing tests.
  • Supports Hindi Mangal testing in the Remington Gail layout.
  • Provides configurable tests, feedback, lessons and progress tracking.
  • Type Hindi with Latin-character transliteration or an InScript layout.
  • Choose from 23 languages and 60 layouts, including phonetic and compact options.
  • Works offline without internet permission; open source and free.
Cons
  • Hindi Mangal typing is not currently available in InScript.
  • Practice is browser-based, with no other platform listed.
  • The site presents online tests but does not explicitly state a pricing policy.
  • Android only; it is not a desktop keyboard.
  • Its broad language and layout choice may take time to navigate.
  • Project contributors work independently after coordinated collective work concluded.
Our verdict

Anand Typing is a browser-based typing practice site for learners working on Hindi, Hindi Mangal or English typing. Its tools also suit people preparing for exams or improving office typing skills. The site includes typing tests,…

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Indic Keyboard is a free, open-source Android keyboard for people who want to type Hindi and other Indic or Indian languages in phone text fields. It works anywhere Android accepts text input, including messages and email. Hindi users can…

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  1. Anand TypingHindi Typing Software 8.7Free plan
  2. Indic KeyboardHindi Typing Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Anand Typing — where it wins

    • Offers Hindi, Hindi Mangal and English typing tests.
    • Supports Hindi Mangal testing in the Remington Gail layout.
    • Provides configurable tests, feedback, lessons and progress tracking.

    Where it doesn't

    • Hindi Mangal typing is not currently available in InScript.
    • Practice is browser-based, with no other platform listed.
    • The site presents online tests but does not explicitly state a pricing policy.

  • Indic Keyboard — where it wins

    • Type Hindi with Latin-character transliteration or an InScript layout.
    • Choose from 23 languages and 60 layouts, including phonetic and compact options.
    • Works offline without internet permission; open source and free.

    Where it doesn't

    • Android only; it is not a desktop keyboard.
    • Its broad language and layout choice may take time to navigate.
    • Project contributors work independently after coordinated collective work concluded.

Anand Typing vs Indic Keyboard: questions

Which is better for hindi typing software, Anand Typing or Indic Keyboard?

Anand Typing scores higher on our rubric for hindi typing software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

How do Anand Typing and Indic Keyboard compare?

Of the 8 checks we put side by side, Anand Typing leads on none, Indic Keyboard on 1, and 7 are level. InScript layout only on Indic Keyboard.

Do Anand Typing and Indic Keyboard have a free plan?

Anand Typing: Yes. Indic Keyboard: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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