KAZ Type vs Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
KAZ Type
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| Figure | KAZ Type | Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £2.50/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 6 |
| Spec score · Typing Tutor Software | 8.4 (#2) | 7.7 (#17) |
| Children’s edition | The Junior Edition is designed for ages 6–11 and uses real words, age-related vocabulary, imagery and animation. | Keyboarding Kidz is designed for ages 6–12 and includes six typing games, 12 interface themes, guided roadmaps, and a parent and teacher progress dashboard. |
| Integrations | Business offerings include a SCORM 1.2 form for use within LMS/VLE systems, and the comparison table also lists AICC-compatible LMS support. | The Teaches Typing completion certificate can be shared directly to LinkedIn. |
| Support | The home download licence includes one year of help and support, and the FAQ directs customers to contact KAZ if activation emails do not arrive. | The site links families and students to help and support pages and teachers to a Classroom Edition teacher guide. |
Plans
KAZ Type
- Adult Edition Online£29.95 a year
- Adult Edition Mac download£49.95, paid once
- Adult Edition Windows download£49.95, paid once
- Commercial Use Online - CPD Accredited£50 a year
- Education Online Annual Subscription£75 a year
- Family Edition Online£89.95 a year
- Education Download£120, paid once
- Family Edition Windows or Mac download£149.95, paid once
- Commercial Use SCORM 1.2 for LMS£750 a year
- Education SCORM 1.2 LMS Annual Subscription£960 a year
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
- Keyboarding Kidz — single child$19.99 a year
- Teaches Typing renewal$19.99 a year
- Teaches Typing — Single User$29.99 a year
- Keyboarding Kidz — family$39.99 a year
- Teaches Typing — Family$49.99 a year
- Classroom Edition$499.99 a year
In their own words
KAZ Type
KAZ Type offers online and downloadable touch-typing courses alongside regulated assessments. Its teaching method combines sight, sound, and touch, which KAZ describes as “brain balance.” KAZ says the A–Z keys section takes most users 90 minutes to complete, while the full course averages four hours plus practice. Editions serve individuals, families, schools, and businesses, with options for children and learners needing accessibility or SEND support. Junior is designed for ages 6–11 and uses age-related vocabulary, imagery, and animation. The VI/Blind edition supports screen readers, magnification, and captioning tools, along with dark mode and speaking keys. Family online access includes five annual licences and an administrator panel for progress monitoring and spelling lists. Online education licences provide student progress monitoring, and LMS editions support SCORM 1.2 and AICC. Downloaded courses can run offline after download and activation. Adult Edition Online costs £29.95 a year; other listed options include one-time and annual licences for home, school, and business use.
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing
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