Gboard

by Google · Mountain View, United States · Since 2016

Keyboard with Indic languages.

Utility, productivity & everyday appsFreeMobile app

Starting price: Free
Free trial / plan: Always free; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating: 4.3; transparency & India fit

What is Gboard?

Gboard is utility, productivity & everyday apps from Google, based in Mountain View, United States and has been building software since 2016. Keyboard with Indic languages.

Everyday utility apps — browsers, PDF editors, scanners, keyboards, translators, weather and maps — are among the most searched software in India. Most are free; paid tiers remove ads or add cloud features.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

+Completely free to use
+10 years in business — a mature, stable product
+Native mobile apps for work on the go

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Gboard at a glance

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Gboard features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Gboard adds. Verify depth in a demo.

PDF viewing, editing and signing
Document scanning with OCR
Browsers and ad blocking
Indic keyboards and translation
Maps and navigation
File transfer and compression
Screen recording
Cleaners and battery tools
Mobile apps for Android and iOS
Free plan to start without a card

Gboard pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Gboard charges. Gboard is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on gboard.app.goo.gl.

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Specifications

Category: Utility, productivity & everyday apps
Vendor: Google
Headquarters: Mountain View, United States
Founded: 2016
Pricing model: Free
Starting price: Free
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web, Android, iOS
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Gboard — frequently asked questions

What is Gboard?+

Gboard is utility, productivity & everyday apps by Google. Keyboard with Indic languages.

How much does Gboard cost?+

Gboard is free to use.

Does Gboard offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Gboard offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Gboard made in India?+

No. Gboard is developed by Google in Mountain View, United States.

Who is Gboard best suited for?+

Gboard suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for utility, productivity & everyday apps.

What are the best alternatives to Gboard?+

Popular alternatives in utility, productivity & everyday apps include Indic Keyboard, Bobble AI Keyboard, Mozilla Firefox. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Gboard deployed?+

Gboard is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.