SymbSearch Alternatives

SymbSearch is described as 'A tool for searching unicode-symbols and copying it to the clipboard' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to SymbSearch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best SymbSearch alternative is WinCompose, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SymbSearch are Retro Typer, Rocket, BabelMap and UnicodePad.

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  1. WinCompose icon
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    Get easy access to thousands of special symbols through composing of characters on the keyboard in ways that are very easy to remember.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Retro Typer icon
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    Retro Typer is a straightforward software tool designed for macOS and Windows platforms. Its primary function is to provide users with a search engine for locating memes and emojis. It incorporates a user-friendly interface that facilitates the navigation and selection of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  3. Rocket icon
     14 likes

    Rocket is a free Mac app that makes typing emoji faster and easier using Slack-style shortcuts.

    28 Rocket alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. BabelMap icon
     31 likes

    BabelMap is a free character map application for Windows that allows you to browse through the entire Unicode character repertoire of over 107,000 characters, or search for a particular character by name or by code point.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  5. UnicodePad icon
     6 likes

    Input all characters in Unicode with Unicode Pad. And input string can be copied to the clipboard. You can find out where selected character is in list. By long clicking, larger character and code point will be shown. Favorite characters can be memorized.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
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  6. Character Map icon
     23 likes

    Character Map (Charmap.exe) is a utility included with Microsoft Windows operating systems and is used to view the characters in any installed font, to check what keyboard input (Alt code) is used to enter those characters, and to copy characters to the clipboard in lieu of...

    30 Character Map alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Codepoint icon
     1 like

    70,000+ Unicodes in your pocket. Search Unicodes, Glyphs, SF Symbols and Emojis in a blink. Codepoint helps you to find the exact characters you need and supports you in discovering new glyphs. Export them as Symbols, Strings, Hexadecimals, HTML entities or even Swift code.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
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  8. Shapecatcher icon
     15 likes

    Shapecatcher is a new website, that helps you to find specific Unicode characters, just by sketching their shape. Currently about 10000 of the most important Unicode characters are compared to your sketch and are analysed for similarities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. TypeAnySymbol is a free online reference for finding, copying, identifying, and typing Unicode symbols and special characters.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Oh My Glyph icon
     3 likes

    View the glyphs and swashes from the PUA (private use area) of TTF & OTF font files with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  11. CharacterMap icon
     1 like

    CharacterMap.org is a simple online character map. It is a tool that allows you to view the ASCII table and Unicode characters.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. Peachy icon
     1 like

    Getting bored of the overused emojis? Enter kaomojis into any Mac app now, Slack-style! (?^O^?)

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
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