Ortholinear Keycaps

Our list of ortho keycaps for your keyboard that you can get today!

Below is a list of available keycap sets for otholinear keyboards or have an ortholinear keycap option. This list will be updated as often as possible.

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Keyboards

OLKB Plank & Preonic

OLKB Planck & Preonic

OLKB is the producer of the highly popular Planck & Preonic Ortholinear keyboards. The owner, Jack Humbert, is also the founder of QMK. These keyboards are sold on the OLKB website and frequently on Drop.com

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KPrepublic CSTC40

KPrepublic CSTC40

The KPrepublic CSTC40 a 40% ortholinear layout similar to the Planck keyboard. It has a hot-swap pcb, rgb lighting, and more. A great budget Planck alternative. Configurable through VIA software.

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Design your own keycaps with FKcaps

Use our link to get a special 10% off affordable customizable keycaps at FKcaps. They offer cherry, DSA, MDA, choc-style caps, and much more. Choose from different layouts to fit your needs, pick custom fonts, and more with their awesome customizer.

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YMDK Keycaps

YDMK offers budget friendly keycap sets!

YDMK Site
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Matcha KeycapsZDAView Now
DSA 48 KeycapsDSAView Now
58 Mixed Colors KeycapsDSAView More

Drop Keycaps

Drop offers keyboards, keycaps, and audio peripherals on Amazon and group buys on their websites.

Drop on AmazonDrop Website
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Preonic Acute KeycapsOEMPreonic KeycapsAmazon
Black-on-White Keycap SetMT3MT3 BoW Ortholinear keycapsAmazon
White-on-Black Keycap SetMT3MT3 WoB Ortholinear keycapsAmazon
Dasher Keycap SetMT3MT3 Dasher Ortholinear keycapsAmazon
MiTo Canvas Keycap SetXDAMiTo Canvas Ortholinear keycapsAmazon
Matt3o /dev/tty Keycap SetMT3Matt3o /dev/tty Ortholinear keycapsAmazon
Matt3o Susuwatari Custom Keycap SetMT3Matt3o Susuwatari Ortholinear KeycapAmazon
Camillo Keycap SetMT3Camillo Ortholinear Keycap SetAmazon
Jukebox Keycap SetMT3Jukebox Ortholinear Keycap SetAmazon
MiTO Cyber Keycap SetMT3MiTO Cyber Orthlinear Keycap SetAmazon
DROP MT3 Skiidata Keycap SetMT3DROP MT3 Skiidata Orthlinear Keycap SetAmazon
Planck Acute KeycapsOEMAcute Planck KeycapsAmazon

Pimp My Keyboard Keycaps

Pimp My Keyboard has a lot of options to choose from, though on some you might need to buy alphas and the ortho modifiers seperately. The sets in the table below are just a handful of the sets they offer.

Click the website button here to view a full list of sets that offer an ortho option on Pimp My Keyboard:

Pimp My Keyboard Website
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SA-P Snow Cap KeysetSAView Now
SA Ice Cap KeysetSAView Now
DSA Beyond SetDSAView Now
DSA Quartz KeysetDSAView Now
DSA Ferrous KeysetDSAView Now
DCS PBT Blank KeysetDCSView Now

KBDfans

KBDfans offers a plethora of keyboards and accessories including the ortholinear keyboard the NIU40.

KBDfans Website
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R2 DA Profile 40V2DAView Now
R2 Enjoypbt Grayscale KeycapsCherryView now

Kono

Kono offers many of original keyboards, keycaps, and much more. They offer a handful of ortho kits. Some of these sets you may need to buy the alpha kit and the ortho modifers together.

Kono Website
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SA GraniteSASA Granite Ortho KeycapsView Now
SA MagicaSASA Magica Ortho KeycapsView Now
SA EspressoSASA Espresso Ortho KeycapsView Now

Amazon Keycaps

Assortment of ortholinear keycaps on Amazon, many of which are from YMDK

NameProfileImageLink
YMDK XDA Blank PBT KeycapsXDAYMDK XDA Ortholinear KeycapsAmazon
YMDK DSA Blank PBT KeycapsDSAYMDK XDA Ortholinear KeycapsAmazon
YMDK 75 Keys DSA PBT KeycapsDSAYMDK 75 Keys OrtholinearAmazon
YMDK Carbon Laser-Etched Top Print OEM KeycapOEMYMDK Carbon OrtholinearAmazon

Split Keycaps

Keycap sets specifically for split ergonomic keyboards with an ortholinear layout

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YMDK Keycaps Matcha Dye-SubZDAYMDK Matcha Split KeycapsAmazon

Other

Here you will find a collection of sites that provide some options for ortholinear keyboards like modifiers, 1u blanks and more.

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GMK N9 Ortholinear Add-on KitCherryGMK N9 Ortholinear Add-On KitView Now
KBDcraft Keycap LP / DSSLP / DSSKBDcraft ortholinear keycapsView Now
KPRepublicMost DSA Kits offer 1u key options,
Might need to add blanks to fill in modifiers		View Now

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Ortholinear keycap FAQ

What keycap sets fit ortholinear keyboards?

Any MX-compatible keycap set will fit most modern ortholinear PCBs, but you'll want to confirm the set includes 1u modifiers and either 1u or 2u thumb keys for the bottom row. Standard sets often ship with a 6.25u spacebar that won't fit the Planck, Preonic, or BM40 — pick a set with extra 1u/2u keys, or buy a separate ortho-friendly bottom row.

Are MT3 keycaps good for ortholinear keyboards?

Yes — MT3 is one of the most popular profiles for ortho boards because the deep sculpted shape works well with the grid layout. Drop sells multiple ortho-compatible MT3 sets including Black on White, Dusk, Cyber, and Susuwatari.

What are DSA keycaps?

DSA is a uniform-height keycap profile (every row is the same shape and height). DSA sets are popular for ortholinear keyboards because the consistent shape works for any layout, including thumb clusters and unusual modifier rows.

Are PBT or ABS keycaps better?

PBT lasts longer and resists the glossy 'shine' that develops on ABS over months of use. PBT also holds dye-sub legends without smudging. ABS is smoother to the touch and accepts brighter colors. For most ortho builds, PBT is the safer long-term choice.

How much do good keycap sets cost?

Budget MX-compatible sets start around $20-30 (XVX, YMDK), mid-range sets like Drop MT3 or PBTfans 9009 run $60-90, and premium group-buy sets can exceed $150. For ortho keyboards, the mid-range tier hits the best balance of compatibility, durability, and aesthetics.