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CodeSpotlight vs Virtual Keyboard SDK

Virtual keyboard SDK, no code-highlighting features.

Which to pick

Pick CodeSpotlight if you want…

  • Animated code highlights for presentations

Pick Virtual Keyboard SDK if you want…

  • Custom virtual keyboards
  • Open-source code (FleksySDK/VirtualKeyboardSDK on GitHub)

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What it is
CodeSpotlight:CodeSpotlight is an IntelliJ IDEA plugin that adds animated visual highlights to selected code.
Virtual Keyboard SDK:The best Virtual keyboard SDK: 82 languages, autocorrect, smart predictions, swipe input, emojis, custom views and so much more
Best for
CodeSpotlight:Animated code highlights for presentations
Virtual Keyboard SDK:Custom virtual keyboards
Who it’s for
CodeSpotlight:Developers creating tutorials, live-coding demos, or needing visual focus in the IDE.
Virtual Keyboard SDK:—
Pricing
CodeSpotlight:Freemium
Virtual Keyboard SDK:Subscription
Plans
CodeSpotlight:Monthly Subscription $2.00 per month · Yearly Subscription $20.00 per year
Virtual Keyboard SDK:—
Open source
CodeSpotlight:—
Virtual Keyboard SDK:Yes
Works with
CodeSpotlight:IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio
Virtual Keyboard SDK:—

CodeSpotlight features

  • Animated selection highlighting. Shows glowing borders and moving lights around selected code without changing source files.
  • Multiple animation styles. Traveling Border, Pulse, Breathing Glow, Static Glow and Pro-only modes like Energy Sweep and Aurora.
  • Customizable appearance. Adjust colors, border thickness, glow radius, corner radius and intensity via Settings.
  • Focus Mode (Pro). Dims surrounding editor while keeping selected code prominent for recordings or live demos.
  • Saved presets. Store up to two presets for free users and unlimited for Pro.
  • Editor color-scheme integration. Optional dark scheme that blends with the IDE theme.

Virtual Keyboard SDK features

The best Virtual keyboard SDK: 82 languages, autocorrect, smart predictions, swipe input, emojis, custom views and so much more

CodeSpotlight vs Virtual Keyboard SDK FAQ

Is CodeSpotlight or Virtual Keyboard SDK free?+

CodeSpotlight has a free plan; paid plans start at $2/month (Monthly Subscription). Virtual Keyboard SDK is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription.

Is CodeSpotlight or Virtual Keyboard SDK open source?+

Virtual Keyboard SDK is open source (FleksySDK/VirtualKeyboardSDK on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for CodeSpotlight.

On DevHunt

CodeSpotlight

1 upvote · Launching on DevHunt on Jul 10, 2029

Virtual Keyboard SDK

34 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Apr 30, 2024

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