1. Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source browser.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Gboard
- Open source
Utility, productivity & everyday apps · Alternatives
Best Gboard alternatives in India (2026)
Gboard is an utility, productivity & everyday apps product from Google, Mountain View, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Gboard are Mozilla Firefox (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free), Opera (Free), Safari (Free) and DuckDuckGo (Free). Mozilla Firefox is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Gboard alternative
Indian support and GST
Gboard is built in United States. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Gboard alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Gboard's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Gboard (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Mozilla Firefox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Indic Keyboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Opera | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Safari | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  DuckDuckGo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Brave | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  DigiLocker App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Microsoft SwiftKey | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Arc | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Microsoft Translator | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  MyGov | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  mParivahan App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  India Post App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Siri | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Alexa | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Skymet Weather | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Mausam (IMD) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Find My (Apple) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Justdial App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Sulekha App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Gboard alternatives in detail
2. Indic Keyboard
Indic Project · Kochi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source Indic keyboard.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Gboard
- Built in India (Kochi)
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
5. DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo · Paoli · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Private search and browser.
Free
Free plan available
6. Brave
Brave Software · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Privacy browser.
Free
Free plan available
7. DigiLocker App
Government of India · New Delhi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Document wallet.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Gboard
- Built in India (New Delhi)
8. Microsoft SwiftKey
Microsoft · Redmond · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Keyboard app.
Free
Free plan available
9. Arc
The Browser Company · New York · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.3/5
Reimagined browser.
Free
Free plan available
10. Microsoft Translator
Microsoft · Redmond · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.3/5
Translation.
Free
Free plan available
Gboard alternatives by what you need
Free Gboard alternatives
Indian alternatives to Gboard
How to choose a Gboard alternative
- Prefer well-known publishers for utilities that touch your files.
- Check permissions requested by keyboard and cleaner apps.
- Many paid PDF features exist free in browser tools.
Gboard alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Gboard in 2026?+
The closest matches to Gboard on App Advisor are Mozilla Firefox (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free), Opera (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Gboard, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Gboard?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Mozilla Firefox (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free), Opera (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Gboard?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Indic Keyboard (Free), DigiLocker App (Free), MyGov (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Gboard vs Mozilla Firefox: which is better?+
Mozilla Firefox is the closest match to Gboard in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Gboard alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in utility, productivity & everyday apps or a category Gboard also covers, and Google's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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