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PHTV vs GoTiengViet

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PHTV

7.0
Utilities

Vietnamese input method

GoTiengViet

6.0
Productivity

Type Vietnamese conveniently, accurately, and quickly

Metric PHTV GoTiengViet
Category Utilities Productivity
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 19 27
90-day Installs 19 93
365-day Installs 19 476
Version 3.6.8 2.4
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 168 -
GitHub Forks 22 -
Open Issues 5 -
License AGPL-3.0 MIT
Language Swift TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 7d ago 1y ago
First Seen Oct 12, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

PHTV

PHTV is a Vietnamese input method for macOS, offering a Swift-based solution with auto-updates. It benefits Vietnamese speakers needing accurate text input.

Enables Vietnamese text input on macOS devices.

Pros

  • + Open-source with AGPL-3.0 license
  • + Developed in Swift
  • + Auto-update feature

Cons

  • - Limited community engagement
  • - Niche appeal

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