Open-Typer vs TypeTastic
Open-Typer
open-typer.github.ioTypeTastic
typetastic.comSide by side
| Figure | Open-Typer | TypeTastic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $56.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 5 |
| Spec score · Typing Tutor Software | 7.3 (#28) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Support | The repository directs users to report bugs or request features through GitHub issues. | TypeTastic lists a US toll-free sales number, an international phone number, and an email contact on its site. |
Plans
TypeTastic
- FreeFree
- School / District subscription$680 a year
- Large School & DistrictPriced on request
- SchoolPriced on request
- TypeTastic with Digital CitizenshipPriced on request
In their own words
Open-Typer
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TypeTastic
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.