Head-to-head · Hindi Typing Software
Indic Keyboard vs Azhagi+
Indic Keyboard leads on 1 check, Azhagi+ on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIndic Keyboard · 8.5/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresIndic Keyboard · 4 of 7
Indic Keyboard scores higher on our rubric for hindi typing software: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Indic Keyboard offers android app; Azhagi+ doesn't.
Indic Keyboard is the better fit for privacy-focused Android Hindi keyboard users. Azhagi+ is the better fit for windows transliteration with custom layouts.
- Indic Keyboard fits best
Privacy-focused Android Hindi keyboard users
- Azhagi+ fits best
Windows transliteration with custom layouts
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Side by side
| Feature | Indic Keyboard 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Azhagi+ 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Hindi Typing Software | #8 in Hindi Typing Software |
| Best for | Privacy-focused Android Hindi keyboard users | Windows transliteration with custom layouts |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Android | Windows |
| Support | Email, Community | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Indic Keyboard 4/7 · Azhagi+ 1/7 | ||
| Transliteration input | ✓ | ✓ |
| InScript layout | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Remington layout | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Typing lessons | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline mode | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Browser app | Not checked yet | — |
| Android app | ✓ (best) | — |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
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
- Indic Keyboard8.5/10 · Free plan
A free Android keyboard for Hindi transliteration and InScript, with offline use.
Visit Indic KeyboardFull verdict → - Azhagi+7.9/10 · Free plan
A free Windows transliterator with flexible mappings, layouts, hotkeys, and portable use.
Visit Azhagi+Full verdict →
Indic Keyboard vs Azhagi+: questions
Which is better for hindi typing software, Indic Keyboard or Azhagi+?
Indic Keyboard scores higher on our rubric for hindi typing software: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
How do Indic Keyboard and Azhagi+ compare?
Of the 6 checks we put side by side, Indic Keyboard leads on 1, Azhagi+ on none, and 5 are level. Android app only on Indic Keyboard.
Do Indic Keyboard and Azhagi+ have a free plan?
Indic Keyboard: Yes. Azhagi+: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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