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Keyman vs azooKey

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Keyman

6.0
Productivity

Reconfigures keyboard to type in another language

azooKey

8.0
Productivity

Japanese input method

Metric Keyman azooKey
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 40 100
90-day Installs 107 497
365-day Installs 530 1.9K
Version 18.0.248 0.1.3
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 496 845
GitHub Forks 135 59
Open Issues 1.2K 15
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Pascal Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Sep 2, 2021 May 21, 2025

Reviews

Keyman

Keyman allows users to type in multiple languages by reconfiguring their keyboard. It supports a wide range of languages and is available across various platforms, making it ideal for multilingual users and those who don't speak English natively.

Reconfigures the keyboard to enable typing in different languages.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support across multiple operating systems
  • + Free to use
  • + Extensive language support for a wide range of users

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates
  • - High number of open issues may indicate potential bugs or unfinished features

azooKey

azooKey is a macOS Japanese input method that offers live conversion, AI-powered 'Magic Conversions,' and personalization options, making it ideal for efficient Japanese typing on Mac devices.

Provides a Japanese input method for macOS with advanced features for efficient typing.

Pros

  • + Open-source and built with modern Swift technology
  • + Advanced features like live conversion and AI enhancements
  • + Specifically designed for macOS integration

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community discussion and resources