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OptiKey

by OptiKey (Open Source)

Free

Free to download and use.

Setup with instructions The software is free and has a Windows installer, user guides, and an intro video, so a family member can usually get it running with the written instructions. Most of the work is pairing it with an eye tracker or other input device and learning how to use it. That is why guided setup fits better than self-serve. A therapist can help choose the right input device, but it isn't required.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

OptiKey is a free on-screen keyboard for Windows computers that lets someone type and control the computer without using their hands. It works best with an eye-tracking device, so a person can write email and do other computer tasks with their eyes alone. A mouse or webcam can also drive it. It was built with people who have motor neuron disease in mind. It runs on Windows 8, 8.1, and 10, and it's open source, so the software costs nothing. The eye tracker or other input device is a separate purchase.

Getting it

Where to get it

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
Free
Funding
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Check that your computer meets the system requirements listed in the OptiKey Wiki, including Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 and the .NET 4.6 Framework.
    2. Download the Windows installer from the latest release page and run it.
    3. Connect and calibrate your eye tracker (or choose mouse or webcam input), then watch the introduction video and read the user guides in the Wiki. Plan on about 30-60 minutes to get comfortable.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from OptiKey (Open Source) — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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