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KTouch

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Spec score 7.9 #11 of 36 in Typing Tutor Software

What it is

KTouch is free, open-source typewriting training software for Linux and Windows. It provides training text that adapts to a learner’s skill level and displays an on-screen keyboard showing the next key and finger to use. KDE describes it as suitable for all ages, schools, universities, and personal use. The program includes dozens of courses in many languages, a course editor, and support for different keyboard layouts. Users can create or edit custom layouts, export courses and layouts to XML, and import exported files. During training, KTouch collects statistics for progress analysis. After each lesson, the results screen shows speed and accuracy figures and errors by key. Its listed license is GPL-2.0+, and the Free plan is free. KDE’s page lists version 26.08.2 dated 2026-10-08 as the latest release shown. Help links include the KTouch handbook, UserBase Wiki, KDE forum, kde-edu mailing list, and bug tracker.

Spec sheet

Purpose
KTouch is a typewriting trainer for learning to touch type.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Intended users
KDE describes KTouch as suitable for all ages and for schools, universities, and personal use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Support
KDE links to the KTouch handbook, UserBase Wiki, KDE forum, kde-edu mailing list, and bug tracker for help or issue reporting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
License
The KDE applications page lists KTouch under the GPL-2.0+ license.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Founded
1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · apps.kde.org
Adaptive lessons
It provides training text and adjusts to different levels based on the learner’s skill.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Courses
KTouch ships with dozens of courses in many languages and includes a course editor.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Import and export
Users can export courses and keyboard layouts to XML files and import previously exported files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org
Keyboard layouts
It supports different keyboard layouts and lets users create and edit custom layouts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
On-screen guidance
It displays a keyboard and indicates which key to press and which finger to use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Performance review
After a lesson, the results screen lets users review speed and accuracy statistics and see errors by key.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.kde.org
Progress statistics
During training it collects statistics to help learners or teachers analyze progress.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Publisher organization
KDE e.V. is a registered non-profit organization representing the KDE Community in legal and financial matters.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ev.kde.org
Release
The KDE applications page lists version 26.08.2 dated 2026-10-08 as the latest release shown.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Free software under GPL-2.0+ · Linux distribution or AppStream installation Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free open-source software under GPL-2.0+
  • Adaptive training text and guided key instruction
  • Dozens of courses in many languages
  • Custom keyboard layouts and course editor
  • Speed, accuracy, and per-key error statistics

Limits

  • Supports Linux and Windows only
  • No free trial is listed separately
  • Requires installing software rather than using a web app

Who it suits

KTouch suits learners, teachers, schools, universities, and personal users seeking guided touch-typing practice. It is appropriate for people who need adjustable lessons, keyboard-layout support, and performance statistics.

Verdict

KTouch offers structured, adaptive touch-typing practice with courses, layout customization, and detailed results. Its free GPL-licensed distribution and Linux/Windows focus define the main choice considerations.

Where Specifiction places it

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