A Modern Power Geez Alternative
Native and Unicode-correct. GeezType by Mesmer Tigrinya replaces Power Geez, Geezime, Visual Geez and Keyman on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. Free on Windows & Android, small one-time payment on Mac & iPhone.
Get GeezType →Why people are leaving Power Geez
Power Geez (ፓውር ግዕዝ) was the standard for typing Amharic and Tigrinya for many years. It still works for some users, but in 2026 it shows its age: install errors on Windows 10 and Windows 11, no real Mac version, no mobile support, font-dependent output that breaks when shared, and a UI that feels stuck in the 2000s.
The same is true of Geezime, Visual Geez, and to a lesser extent Keyman. They get the job done, but only if you stay inside their ecosystem.
GeezType by Mesmer Tigrinya was built to fix all of that.
Power Geez vs GeezType
| Feature | Power Geez | GeezType |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid / outdated free builds | Free on Windows & Android; small one-time payment on Mac & iPhone |
| Windows 10 & 11 support | Often fails to install | Native |
| macOS support | Limited / unofficial | Full native |
| iPhone & iPad | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| Unicode (works without special fonts) | Mixed | Yes |
| Works system-wide (Word, Mail, WhatsApp…) | Limited | Yes |
| Amharic + Tigrinya + Geez in one keyboard | Separate setups | One install |
Same phonetic typing you already know
If you have typed with Power Geez, Geezime or any standard Geez keyboard, the GeezType layout will feel familiar. You type the sound of each fidel letter — h → ሀ, H → ሐ, se → ሰ, "selam" → ሰላም — and the correct character appears instantly. There is no new layout to memorise.
Switch from Power Geez today
Free on Windows and Android. Small one-time payment on Mac and iPhone. Install in minutes.
View all platforms →Frequently asked
Do I have to uninstall Power Geez first?
No. GeezType installs as a separate system keyboard, so you can run both side by side and switch as you prefer.
Will my old Power Geez documents still open?
Yes. Once typed, the text is just text in a document. New documents you write with GeezType use standard Unicode, so they open correctly on any modern device without special fonts.
How do I install GeezType on Windows?
Download the installer from mesmertigrinya.com/keyboards, double-click it, and follow the prompts. It handles everything automatically.
Can I type Amharic, Tigrinya and Geez with one keyboard?
Yes. The Geez script (fidel) is shared across all three — one install covers all of them.