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OpenKey vs GoTiengViet

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenKey

7.5
Productivity

Vietnamese input system

GoTiengViet

6.0
Productivity

Type Vietnamese conveniently, accurately, and quickly

Metric OpenKey GoTiengViet
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 7.5 6.0
30-day Installs 119 29
90-day Installs 406 118
365-day Installs 1.6K 463
Version 2.0.5 2.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 895 -
GitHub Forks 211 -
Open Issues 141 -
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language C++ TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 7mo ago
First Seen Aug 7, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

OpenKey

OpenKey is a Vietnamese input system designed for macOS, offering a versatile and open-source solution for typing in Vietnamese. It supports multiple platforms and is ideal for users needing to work with Vietnamese text, including writers, translators, and developers.

Enables users to input Vietnamese characters on macOS.

Pros

  • + Open-source and cross-platform support
  • + Long development history with active contributions
  • + Free to use under GPL-3.0 license

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues, especially for non-macOS platforms

GoTiengViet

GoTiengViet enables quick and accurate Vietnamese typing with support for multiple input methods. It brings familiar typing experiences like Unikey/EVKey to macOS, benefiting Vietnamese speakers and professionals who frequently work with Vietnamese text.

Enables Vietnamese text input using methods like Telex, VNI, and VIQR.

Pros

  • + Convenient Vietnamese typing
  • + Multiple input methods supported
  • + Free and open-source

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community support