Indic Keyboard review
A free Android keyboard for Hindi transliteration and InScript, with offline use.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 choose Latin-character transliteration or an InScript layout, while the broader language support makes it relevant to multilingual Android users. Its offline operation and lack of internet permission also make it a fit for people who prioritize keeping keyboard activity off network connections.
Language and layout choice is a defining strength: the keyboard supports 23 languages and 60 layouts, with language-specific options that include phonetic and compact layouts. Hindi users can type through transliteration rather than entering characters directly, or select InScript. That range suits people who need more than one script or input style, though users seeking a Hindi-only tool with a very narrow set of choices may find the breadth unnecessary. It is available through F-Droid, Google Play, or a direct APK download.
Indic Keyboard is free and open source, with offline use and no internet permission rather than a paid tier to weigh against those capabilities. Its scope is Android, so it is not a choice for desktop typing or other platforms. Indic Project says its coordinated collective work has concluded while projects continue independently; the keyboard site and downloads remain live. Buyers looking for a privacy-conscious, flexible Android Hindi keyboard should consider it; those who need cross-platform support or a centrally coordinated ongoing project should look elsewhere.
Indic Keyboard pros and cons
- 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.
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