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Head-to-head · Hindi Typing Software

India Typing Tool vs Azhagi+

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score India Typing Tool #6 in Hindi Typing Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 7 features Visit site
Azhagi+ #8 in Hindi Typing Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Azhagi+

India Typing Tool leads on 1 check, Azhagi+ on 0, 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 scoreIndia Typing Tool · 8.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresIndia Typing Tool · 2 of 7

India Typing Tool scores higher on our rubric for hindi typing software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

India Typing Tool offers browser app; Azhagi+ doesn't.

India Typing Tool is the better fit for free transliteration with practice and file export. Azhagi+ is the better fit for windows transliteration with custom layouts.

  • India Typing Tool fits best

    Free transliteration with practice and file export

  • Azhagi+ fits best

    Windows transliteration with custom layouts

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Side by side

Feature India Typing Tool 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Azhagi+ 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.9
Ranking #6 in Hindi Typing Software #8 in Hindi Typing Software
Best for Free transliteration with practice and file export Windows transliteration with custom layouts
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Desktop
Platforms Web Windows
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features India Typing Tool 2/7 · Azhagi+ 1/7
Transliteration input ✓ ✓
InScript layout — Not checked yet
Remington layout — Not checked yet
Typing lessons — Not checked yet
Offline mode — Not checked yet
Browser app ✓ (best) —
Android app — —
Our review
Pros
  • Converts phonetic English input to Devanagari after the spacebar
  • Offers alternative word suggestions, auto-correct and auto-suggest
  • Includes typing practice, speed tests and TXT or DOC export
  • Types Hindi and other Indian languages directly in Windows applications
  • Editable mappings, custom layouts, and configurable language hotkeys
  • Portable version runs from a folder or USB drive without installation
Cons
  • Requires an internet connection; there is no offline mode
  • Does not offer InScript or Remington layouts
  • Available on the web, with no Android app
  • Windows desktop only, with no browser or Android version
  • Focuses on typing tools rather than documented lessons or tests
  • Tamil-specific editor and font conversion tools may not suit Hindi-only users
Our verdict

India Typing Tool converts English-letter input into Hindi Devanagari in a browser, letting people write Hindi with a regular English keyboard rather than learn a Hindi layout. It is aimed at solo users and small organizations that need…

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Azhagi+ is free desktop transliteration software for Windows users who need to type Hindi and other Indian languages inside everyday Windows applications. It converts typed input into supported scripts, lets users switch languages with…

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  1. India Typing ToolHindi Typing Software 8.3Free plan
  2. Azhagi+Hindi Typing Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • India Typing Tool — where it wins

    • Converts phonetic English input to Devanagari after the spacebar
    • Offers alternative word suggestions, auto-correct and auto-suggest
    • Includes typing practice, speed tests and TXT or DOC export

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires an internet connection; there is no offline mode
    • Does not offer InScript or Remington layouts
    • Available on the web, with no Android app
  • Azhagi+ — where it wins

    • Types Hindi and other Indian languages directly in Windows applications
    • Editable mappings, custom layouts, and configurable language hotkeys
    • Portable version runs from a folder or USB drive without installation

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop only, with no browser or Android version
    • Focuses on typing tools rather than documented lessons or tests
    • Tamil-specific editor and font conversion tools may not suit Hindi-only users
  • India Typing Tool8.3/10 · Free plan

    A free browser tool for phonetic Hindi typing, practice and file export.

    Visit siteFull verdict →
  • Azhagi+7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows transliterator with flexible mappings, layouts, hotkeys, and portable use.

    Visit Azhagi+Full verdict →

India Typing Tool vs Azhagi+: questions

Which is better for hindi typing software, India Typing Tool or Azhagi+?

India Typing Tool scores higher on our rubric for hindi typing software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

How do India Typing Tool and Azhagi+ compare?

Of the 8 checks we put side by side, India Typing Tool leads on 1, Azhagi+ on none, and 7 are level. Browser app only on India Typing Tool.

Do India Typing Tool and Azhagi+ have a free plan?

India Typing Tool: Yes. Azhagi+: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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