KeyDBSwitch & keycap compatibility

Mechanical switch & keycap compatibility database

63 switches — Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Akko, TTC, Outemu, low-profile and Hall Effect magnetic — with travel, force and sound data. Filter, compare force curves, then check the exact switch × keycap × layout combination before you buy.

🔒 100% client-side. Nothing is uploaded; your collection lives in this browser and exports as an offline code.

⚡ Hall Effect magnetic switch corner

The hot new category: magnet + sensor instead of contacts → adjustable actuation (down to 0.1 mm) and rapid trigger. We track 6 HE switches and which board sockets accept them.

SwitchTypeActuationTotal travelInitial forceBottom-outForceTactile feelSound

★ = save to collection (free, unlocks Pro). ☑ = add to compare (up to 4). Click a row for the full spec sheet + force curve. Specs are typical figures from vendor datasheets & community measurements; ±10% batch variance is normal.

Pro — free to unlock

View one sponsor message and unlock for 7 days: unlimited saved-switch collection, saved compare lists, and export/import of your whole collection as a portable offline code (KDB1). No account, works offline.

How to use this site

  1. Pick a switch — filter by type or force, open a row for the spec sheet and stylized force curve.
  2. Check compatibility — the checker judges switch × keycap profile × layout, including HE stems, low-profile mounts and row-kit needs.
  3. Learn the rules — how to read switch specs, keycap compatibility rules, Hall Effect explained, and the keyboard layout guide.