keybr vs TypeTastic

keybr is a free web application for learning touch typing and improving typing speed. It records keystrokes and calculates statistics for each key, including time-to-type measurements, then uses those results to generate the next word list. Lessons begin with a small group of common letters and add more after you reach the target speed for that group. You can set a target speed, monitor progress, and view learning graphs on your profile. Keybr can estimate how many lessons remain before reaching the target. Multiple practice modes and configuration options provide different ways to train. Its guidance recommends placing fingers on the home row, with index fingers on the raised F and J keys. The project is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. Docker and Docker Compose files support running a local instance. The project also welcomes bug reports, feature suggestions, translation contributions, and Discord participation. The Free plan costs nothing.

TypeTastic teaches touch typing through online games and activities, with lessons that move from letters and words to sentences, paragraphs, and longer passages. Drills and typing tests sit alongside the games. Its School Edition is a K–12 keyboarding curriculum for schools and districts, with more than 700 activities and optional K–5 digital literacy content. Teachers can use the dashboard to organize classes, follow progress, customize typing tests, and manage curriculum settings. The free School Edition includes the full K–12 keyboarding curriculum and three K–5 Digital Citizenship lessons, with no ads, login, or reporting. Paid school options include advanced reporting and integrations, depending on the plan. Listed integrations for specified plans include Clever Secure Sync, Google SSO, Office365 SSO, Google Classroom, and Classlink SSO. TypeTastic runs in a browser on Android, iOS, and the web. Its HTML5 activities need no add-ons; suggested browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. School and Large School & District tiers offer a free 60-day trial. The maker is Taito Learning Inc., based in Helsinki, Finland.